Nail Services

This Apprenticeship covers a range of creative skills used in nail services, such as cleaning, decorating, extending and pampering nails. Nail technicians use a variety of techniques, from hot oil treatments to airbrushing. They can also spot, and in some cases treat, certain nail and skin diseases.

As a Nail Services apprentice, you’ll work as a junior nail technician. You'll assist senior nail technicians in performing manicures, pedicures, natural nail wraps, hand and nail treatments, nail extensions and basic nail art techniques.

On the Advanced Apprenticeship, you could work as a nail technician or even a session and photographic nail artist. You’ll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in creative nail work by planning, designing and creating images for nail art – you may even get involved with photoshoots or competitions. You’ll also learn how to maintain and repair a range of artificial nail systems.

Working as a nail technician requires social skills as technical ones – you’ll need to enjoy working with people in addition to managing appointments, creating new designs, and following strict health and safety procedures.

This career offers opportunities to progress into salon management or sales and marketing for product companies.

Find out more about related job roles by clicking the links below:

Level 2 (Apprenticeship)

• Junior Nail Technician

Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship)

• Nail Technician
• Session and Photographic Nail Artist