Have you ever thought as to what part of our body faces the most of threats throughout the day?
Yes, it could be our face, against the harsh UV rays. Yes, it could be our hair, resisting all the pollution but there is one other very important aspect of our body that we often neglect during our hectic and tedious lifestyle and that is; our hands and more specifically our nails and nail beds.

We often ignore the condition of our hands and nails, considering them not important but in reality they are the first of things observed by the other person. Good, clean and maintained nails can leave a lasting impression on the observer.
Like every other domain of cosmetology this too requires proper education and training to be a certified manicurist or pedicurist also referred to as a nail technologist. And if you love to chat the day away, have a knack for creativity, you just might be a manicurist at heart.
The following steps are going to help you, get into this line of work:
The first step towards this field is to get you enrolled in a training/vocational school, whereby a prerequisite of a high school diploma is of extreme importance.
In comparison to any other cosmetology profession, you will spend less time studying and spend more on gaining technical experience.
You will be required to learn procedures such as oil and waster based manicures and pedicures starting with basics like gel nails, acrylic nails and nail art.
Vocational training usually takes around 3 ā 6 months to complete. Upon taking advance courses such fiberglass nails, airbrush nails, acrylic sculpting, marinating nail extensions and spa manicures ānā pedicures; the course might take up to a year to complete.
A good decision at this moment would be to get enrolled in an apprenticeship program in licensed establishments like salons, barber shops, spas etc.
Over the time when you have gained experience and expertise under your belt, you can opt for running your own business.
You can also serve special hours, at a salon or spa as a visiting nail technologist.
