Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • What awaits you at the NW Academy!

    • A message from your tutor

    • Welcome

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...

    • Copyright
  • 2

    Theory

    • Chapter One

    • Health and Safety

    • Risks and Hazards

    • Legislation and Regulations

    • Insurance

    • The nail

    • The Skin

    • The Bones of the hand

    • Contra indications and Contra actions

    • Nail diseases and disorders

    • Irregular nail shapes and conditions

    • Health and Safety assessment
  • 3

    Practical

    • Chapter Two

    • Consultation

    • Tools and Equipment

    • Products

    • Factors to consider when preparing for your procedure

    • Your Brush

    • Practice Bead Making

    • Preparing the nail demonstration

    • Preparing the nail video

    • Tip placement demonstration

    • Tip placement

    • Acrylic Application on Nail Practice

    • Over exposure of products to the nail

    • Filing

    • Filing the nail demonstration

    • Filing the nail

    • Painting the nail

    • Painting the nail

    • Cleaning your brush

  • 4

    Beginner Set

    • Prepare the nail

    • Apply the false tip

    • Cut the nails

    • Shape the nails

    • Add primer and dehydrate the nail

    • Apply Acrylic

    • Complete the treatment

  • 5

    Advanced Set

    • Step1, Prepare the nail and do cuticle work

    • Step 2, Apply the false tip

    • Step 3, Cut the nail to required length

    • Step 4, Shape the nail to client's choice of nail shape

    • Step 5, Dehydrate and Prime the nail plate

    • Step 6, Add Acrylic to the nail

    • Step 7, Shape, file and buff the nail

    • Step 8, Complete the treatment. Paint the nail and cure with UV lamp

    • Practical quiz
  • 6

    Maintenance and Removal

    • Aftercare advice

    • The Nail Extension Lifecycle

    • Acrylic infills and Rebalance treatment

    • Infill

    • Infill demonstration

    • Removing Acrylic

  • 7

    Next steps

    • Practice and Assessment Submission

    • More resources for you

    • Before you go...

    • Thank you