Mani, Pedi & Nail Art

Do you understand the structure of the nail? You will after taking salon owner, lecturer and beauty therapist Katie Miles’s video tutorial. Not only will you explore and get to grips with the different parts of the nail. You’ll learn all about the ways in which they work together to provide protection, growth and a sense of touch – as well as decoration. The perfect way to kick start your manicure and pedicure services course.

Lesson 2 of 5 in our Classic Mani Pedi Services course is all about nail shapes. Did you know there are 7 shapes commonly used in manicure and nail art services? In this foundation video tutorial, Deborah Carrington talks you through them and the various visual effects they create – developing your understanding to help inform your creative choice as a beautician, art director, stylist or nail art practitioner.

Deborah Carrington’s back for lesson 3 of our foundation course to tell you all about the different factors you need to be aware of when performing manicures, pedicures and nail services. Covering everything from suitability to shape, size and occasion, you’ll also discover the factors that could limit or prevent you from performing a treatment.

Do you know the essential steps you need to take to perform a classic manicure with an enamel technique? You will after video tutorial 4 in our foundation course, in which Katie Miles covers effective preparation, massage techniques and polish application.

Learn how to perform a classic pedicure treatment in the final lesson of our Classic Mani Pedi Services foundation course. Katie Miles explores preparation, product and tool selection and application and talks you through the steps you’ll need to take including moisturising, massage, cuticle work and application. The end result? A beautiful application of a vibrant pink, brilliant for work, parties and events.

Want to get to grips with nail art techniques that celebrate fashion? In this foundation-level tutorial nail artist extraordinaire Deborah Carrington teaches you how to combine techniques including foiling, dotting and striping along with applying Fimo slices. You’ll be delighted with the end result.

In your final lesson, Deborah Carrington is back to demonstrate how to use nail art dotting tools to create a bold flower design. Starting with a base of pink polish, you’ll use yellow, white and green acrylic paints to bring the playful daisy design to life.