Willow Academy
Acrylic Extensions 2 Day Course - Cambridgeshire


Willow Head Educator: Lucy James, Cambridgeshire
Acrylic Extensions 2 Day Course
Hosted by Lucy James at "Willow Academy"
Brand:
Willow Nail courses are non-brand specific. This gives you the opportunity to use whichever brand you wish. Willow promotes "freedom of choice" and offers support for all techs, whatever you use.
Willow's "Acrylic Extensions Course" for complete beginners. Ideal for beginners who wish to learn the basics of how to apply Acrylic Extensions. The course will take place over 2 days with 4 weeks between the first and second day where you will be required to do 3 case studies.
(Case studies consist of 3 sets of Acrylic extensions photographed and submitted to your educator)
Course Layout:
Day 1:
- Morning - Theory
- Afternoon - Practical
3-4 week break:
- Independent study/practice
- Completion of 3 case studies photographed for assessment
Day 2:
- Introduction - Theory
- Morning - Practical session
- Midday - Practical
- Afternoon- Practical Assessment
- Afternoon - Theory & Theory test
A more detailed course plan break down will be included into your pre-course pack.
Prerequisites/ Course Requirements:
You must already hold a Gel Polish Qualification to be able to attend this course.
What you will need:
A basic tools kits is included in the course price which will be listed below. A product kit is not included in the course price. You will not need any tools or products on the day of the course. Products will be provided by your educator for you to use on the day. You will need a notepad and pen, refreshments/Lunch.
You will be required to carry out the practical session on yourself, therefore, you must have naked nails for the course day. (No extensions, No Gel polish)
You MUST arrive with NAKED nails.
Unless stated otherwise by your educator you might be working on practice hands during the session.
What is in your kit:
- Willow Bag
- Willow Pen
- Nail file 180/100 grit
- Sponge Buffer 180/100 grit
- Mini Buffer
- Cuticle Pusher
- Cuticle Nippers
- Tip Cutter
- Stork scissors
- Hand sanitiser
- Dust brush
- Acrylic Monomer Dish
- Acrylic Brush Size 8
- Nail Glue
- Nail Tips
- Willow Towel
- Willow Apron
(Course kit products may vary if you have duplicates from a previous Willow Course.)
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Nail anatomy
- Nail diseases & disorders
- Understanding the properties of Acrylic and how it works
- Preparation of work station
- Client consultation
- Natural nails preparation
- Nail tip application
- Nail tip blending & shaping
- Acrylic application
- Shaping, Filing, Finishing
- Acrylic extension removal
- Infill & Re-balance
- Aftercare and Maintenance
- Marketing advice
Acrylic Extensions 2 Day Course - Cambridgeshire