Nail art and nail designs are all a rage these days, from unique colour combinations to even 3D art on nails. Thanks to social media and even fashion magazines, there are new nail trends every day. It is getting quite hard to keep up with all the trends, and if you want to become a successful nail technician you not only need to be good at what you do but you should also have a knack for keeping up with the latest trends, be creative and be dedicated enough to keep learning new techniques. 

Our first suggestion would be to get nail art supplies and start practising on your nails, or friends and family that will allow you to jazz their nails up. Look for nail supplies in any store near you, if you happen to reside in West Colonial in Orlando then look for nail supply west colonial, and start practising right away

Firstly, 

What does being a nail technician entitle?

Being a nail technician essentially requires you to look after, shape as well as decorate the client’s nails. You might be required to employ a variety of services such a manicure, pedicure or put on fake nails and nail extensions. Not only will you be requiring skills as a technician but your personality matters a lot. A nail technician should be able to communicate easily with clients, understand the client’s requirements and make suggestions wherever they feel it’s necessary. 

What kind of qualifications do you need?

To become a nail technician you don’t need to have any specific qualifications, although having experience at a nail beauty salon is preferred. 

Local colleges also provide short courses in nail treatments which will provide you with the necessary skills and experience you need to become a nail technician. Courses in general beauty therapy also offer some options for nail beauty so before you decide upon a course make sure you weigh in and explore all available options. 

An alternative to taking courses is to find a place that is willing to hire you as an apprentice so that you can gain the right kind of experience and learn the skills needed to become a nail technician.

Where can you find work?

A nail technician not only works in a nail salon or a beauty salon but you can also find work at a spa, a health or fitness club and even cruise ships.  If you have enough experience, and the resources, you can even start managing or start your own business as a nail technician salon expert. Start by finding a place to rent or you can even invest in a mobile nail business and can offer your services at various salons as well as provide home services

Although before you start your work you will need to find out all about the rules and regulations as well as licensing requirements that are needed to start a beauty business or salon.

In order to run a successful business, you will need to invest in good beauty products, specific to nails that you can easily find in any nail store Orlando. 

If you are lucky enough there might also be some opportunities for you to work with photographers, showcase some of your work in magazines, or even find work as styling models or celebrities nails for photoshoots or fashion shows or find regular work as a nail technician that preps actors nails for TV shows or movies. The possibilities are endless! 

Finally 

Concentration and persistence are key! 

Providing as well as maintaining a high quality work ethic is crucial in any successful business. At times work cannot be as creative and invigorating as you want it to be, e.g. there might be dull days at work where you will just have to paint nails or give a simple manicure or pedicure but don’t shy away from the little tasks such as clipping and shaping nails. Dedication in your work is vital to making a successful career in life, no matter how small the task at hand is. At the end of the day, if you are good at what you do and try to meet your client’s expectations to the best of your abilities then success is definitely going to find you.