Gel Nail Courses: Become a Nail Tech

Considering a Gel Nail Course? 

If you want to become a nail tech, the best way to do so is by doing a gel nail course. A gel nail course will provide you with all the necessary skills and knowledge required to do gel nails correctly and to client satisfaction. This can be a very fulfilling job in that you make people feel that bit better about themselves. The good news is there are lots of gel nail courses currently available. Some of the courses do not require huge time commitments which is great for those leading busy lives.

A Brief History of Nail Polish 

It seems only right to give a brief history of nail polish as that is how gel nails were born. Nail polish originated in China as early as 3000 BC. The ingredients used in nail polish included egg whites, gelatine, beeswax and vegetable dyes. In Ancient Egypt, nail polish was even used to signify the class rankings. The lower class often painted their nails nude or other light colours while the upper class of society painted their nails red. Interestingly, the invention of the car actually spurred the creation of the first modern-day nail polish.  

Inspired by the automobile paint, an entirely colourless version was introduced in 1916. The cosmetics brand Revlon became the first established nail polish brand in 1932 when they released a cream coloured nail polish. Since then, nail polish has become extremely popular with brands such as Essie selling 311 shades of nail polish. It was in 1978 when acrylic nails were invented and in the 1980s when gel nails first appeared in the US slowly becoming a popular way to do nails across the globe.  

What Will You Learn? 

You can expect that by doing a gel nail course that you will learn about salon hygiene and safety, nail anatomy and diseases and disorders, correct preparation of the nails, application of tips, product application and doing certain styles such as French, natural and colour. In addition, you will learn how to do refills, how to remove and fix gel nails, how to care for the hands and massage techniques. You may also learn how to do other things such as the basic manicure and pedicure as well as shellac. Each course varies so you may learn about more than you read here. If you want an exact list of modules, get in touch with your course provider.  

Career Progression 

If you find you really enjoyed doing your gel nails course, you can progress by doing more courses in related fields. For example, you could do a course in beauty therapy, massage, acrylic nails or hairdressing. Doing more courses in a related field will enhance your CV and help you to secure more jobs.  

Job Opportunities 

The job opportunities after completing your gel nails course include working as a nail technician in a salon, a pharmacy or other facility. You could also start up your own gel nails business by renting out a space or taking clients in your own home.  

If you’re serious about doing a gel nails course, check out courses near you in the Nightcourses.co.uk national course finder.