​​The pandemic had a drastic impact across all business sectors, but none more than the beauty industry, where salons, spas and nail bars were forced to shut their doors. However, the British Beauty Council really stepped up to lead the revamp of the beauty industry to become safe and Covid compliant.

Apart from speaking for the UK beauty industry throughout the pandemic, they worked tirelessly to support the community. They published their 2021 annual report in December 2021, highlighting how the beauty sector had been recognised for their hard work at the most senior levels of government and with leading business leaders.

The report goes on to say that the industry is continuing to bounce back with strength and agility. So it looks like an excellent time for anyone wanting to enter into the beauty industry and turn a passion for beauty into an exciting career or viable business opportunity.

Choosing a Career as a Nail Technician 

If you have a passion for creating beautiful nails and love nothing more than giving your family and friends a fantastic nail art makeover, then considering a career as a nail technician in the UK capital could be an excellent move for you!

Professional nail courses in London to help improve your skills and learn new nail care techniques are readily available. No matter whether you want to set yourself up as a self-employed independent nail technician, or you’d prefer to work in a beauty salon, hairdresser or spa, you can find a suitable course that fits your needs.

There is a lot of flexibility with a nail technician career. If you like the social buzz and activity of a busy beauty salon, your services will be appreciated by customers looking to have their nails shaped and painted to complete their new makeover. If you fancy life at sea, you could even work on a cruise liner as part of their spa and beauty crew.

Alternatively, you could offer a mobile service where you work with your clients in the comfort of their own homes. This is great for clients who have a busy life and may not get to a salon during regular opening hours. 

Flexible Nail Courses

The variety and range of nail treatments have evolved over recent years. These days clients are likely to choose everything from simple manicures to keep their nails trim and healthy for work, to gels, acrylics, overlays, glitter, gems and airbrush designs for that added wow factor.

This means that career opportunities for new nail technicians have grown exponentially. The industry has seen a massive rise in popularity in recent years, and becoming a nail technician is now a popular and exciting career choice. 

If you are serious about becoming a qualified nail technician, then taking the right nail courses will give you all the training and qualifications you need to get started.

Study in Person or Online

Training to become a qualified nail technician is easier than ever! How you train and gain knowledge about the profession is entirely up to you and how you like to learn. You should look carefully at all nail courses on offer to see what components they cover and how they’ll be taught.

A solid training course for complete beginners will include nail anatomy, chemistry, the importance of hygiene and safety in the workplace, and the course providers should offer good support while you are learning. A good course will include a high level of tuition, plenty of support materials, hands-on practical work, and an assessment on completion – so you can gain that all-important accreditation to call yourself a professional Nail Technician.

For someone brand new to the nail industry, it can help to learn in a real-life classroom environment where a tutor is present to help and support you in person. However, if you already have some basic training under your belt, or perhaps you would prefer to learn at your own pace in a time and location that suits you, then taking an online nail course can help improve and expand your knowledge and refresh your skills.

A New Career

There is no doubt that the nail industry is booming. A basic manicure is now seen as just as essential as a good haircut for professional women, and men, in the workplace. 

Starting a new career as a nail technician is both creative and fulfilling. You will be given plenty of opportunities to follow your dreams of working in a top-rated beauty salon or using your talent to branch out on your own.

Who knows where your new career will take you! With plenty of training, your passion for the industry and your creative flair, you could end up running your own successful nail salon.

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