Introduction to Nail Technology

Introduction to Nail Technology

Recommended Kit List

The Theory of Nails 

No Kit Needed

Manicures and Pedicures

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend budgeting for the following tools and products –

Tools

Miscellaneous

Polish

You can purchase these separately or together as our Manicures and Pedicures Kit.

IBX

For IBX you need to add an IBX Minis Trial Kit**

Builder in a Bottle

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend adding the following tools and products to your kit –

You can purchase these separately or together as our Builder in a Bottle Kit.

Dipping Systems

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend adding the following tools and products to your kit –

You can purchase these separately or have a look at our Dipping Systems Kit.

Acrylic

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend adding the following tools and products to your kit –

You can purchase these separately or together as our Acrylic Kit.

Hard Gel

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend adding the following tools and products to your kit –

You can purchase these separately or together as our Hard Gel Kit.

PolyGel

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend adding the following tools and products to your kit –

You can purchase these separately or together as our PolyGel Kit.

Pre-Formed Soft Gel Extensions

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend adding the following tools and products to your kit –

You can purchase these separately or take a look at our Gel On Extensions Kit.

E-File

To provide the services you learn in this module, we recommend adding the following tools and products to your kit –

  • Your own E-File – For a good E-File, expect to pay between $400-1200 but for training, as long as an E-File is 30,000 rpm, light weight, vibration free and doesn’t have a bulky hand piece you will be in safe hands. This E-File meets all requirements without breaking the bank and is a suitable E-File to learn with or until you decide whether using an E-File is right for you. When you’re ready to upgrade, we love this one. Kupa, Young Nails, and Max Estrada also manufacture great E-Files.
  • Your own E-File Bits – however, don’t rush out and buy them now. During the first few lessons of this course, you will learn the pros and cons of various types and materials and will form an opinion on what will work best for you. During later lessons you will learn which bits you need for which tasks and may not want to utilise all of them in your salon. At the very least, you will want a Safety Bit, and then possibly a Barrel, Prepper, Under Nail Cleaner and Mini Sciver. Young Nails, NailX, Erica’s ATA, Atwood Industries and ENail Couture have great E-File Bits. Prices vary between $20-$50 per bit. It is also worth noting that if you are left-handed, some bits are multi-directional but others are intended for right or left-handed use only so please check with the supplier if you need left-handed bits. But don’t buy any bits until you get close to booking a lesson!
  • Dust Extraction or minimisation – Please be aware that E-Filing creates more dust than hand filing and that dust is lighter and therefore stays in the air longer than hand-filing dust. The best option is to install a dust extraction unit in your table but we also recommend swapping towels and aprons throughout the day to minimise dust exposure, as well as using nitrile gloves, a dust mask and wearing long sleeves. Please make sure any mask worn is suitable for this activity – cheap masks may actually trap fumes that would otherwise be extracted, and keep them close to your face. Open windows also aren’t a great idea as a breeze keeps the dust from settling.