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Nail & Beauty Training

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WE NOW OFFER EVENING COURSES, so you can spread your course over two or three nights!

Funky Fingertips is proud to be Solana Nail & Beauty Training Academy's newest Nail and Beauty Training Centre offering a full range of certificated Nail and Beauty courses recognised by The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists. Solana is know as one of the UK's leading training academies with 7 centres offering Nail Technology, Beauty & Holistic Therapies here in the UK and a further opening in Spain early January 2007.

Funky Fingertips provide professional tuition whether you are a total beginner or an existing therpist wishing to add to existing skills. Our expert team of qualified educators are committed 100% to each student that passes through our nail, beauty or holistic training programmes.

Solana are also the UK Distributor for Le Chat Nail Care Products. Le Chat has been established for over 10 years it started in America and is now recognised as a very well known brand product in many other parts of the world. They were very privilaged to be given the Distributorship in the UK in 2005

Le Chat's Gel System is not like any other gel system on the market. It is a unique system offering the flexability of a gel with the strength of an acrylic. It is such an easy product to work with but we do recommend completing a training programme to be able to use it effectively and professionally.

Please take a look at the courses below and if you have any further questions please call 0151 201 6747.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

Beauty & Holistic Courses

* Aromatherapy Body Massage
Aromatherapy is a therapeutic use of odoriferous substances obtained from flowers, plants and aromatic shrubs. Not only can it be used to treat and cure illness it can also prevent an illness arising.

Combined with a relaxing massage the stroking action activates the nerve endings and stimulates the circulation of blood to the surface of the skin, thereby easing the entry of oils. Learn how to complete a consultation with a client and to select a blend of essential oils suitable for their needs, followed by a full aromatherapy massage.

This course is only available to those who have completed an Anatomy & Physiology certificate.

Duration: 2 days 10.00am - 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £375.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided

* Aromatherapy Facial Massage
Soothe the day’s tensions away with a relaxing aromatherapy facial massage. Using a special blend of essential oils, help improve the circulation and general feeling of well being.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am.4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £235.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
* Body Contour Wrap
A highly effective way to achieve weight loss, at least 6 inches will be lost on the first treatment, so clients will feel the benefit straight away as it smoothes and firms leaving the skin feeling great.

Duration: ½ day 10.00am – 1.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £135.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
* Classic Facial & Skin Care
You will be taught how to provide a relaxing classic facial. This will include how to diagnose and treat different skin types and conditions, to cleanse, tone and moisturise, provide face, neck and shoulder massage movement, skin peels and masks.

Duration: 2 days 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £350.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase
* Ear Piercing
This is an extremely popular and profitable business to be in.

By using a modern Health Authority approved sterilised cartridge system the whole procedure can take place without direct contact between the hands and the 24ct gold-plated stud fastenings.

Duration: ¾ hour 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £50.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
* Eyelash Perming
‘Open your clients eyes’ without using mascara by introducing them to this exciting cosmetic procedure, will make the lashes look wider and longer.

Eyelashes are curled by using a mini roller and mild perming solution, will last up to 3 months.

Duration: ½ day 10.00am – 1.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £125.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase
* Eyelash/Brow Tinting/Shaping
Eyelash tinting enhances the appearance of the eyes. Tinting the hairs makes them appear darker and thicker, thus eliminating the need for mascara.

Duration: ½ day 10.00am – 1.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £125.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase
Indian Head Massage
A relaxing soothing massage designed especially for the scalp, face, upper back, neck and shoulders. This treatment is performed with the client still fully clothed and in a sitting position. Ideal for those therapists working on a mobile basis, who may be visiting people in the working environment as part of a stress control programme.

Indian Head Massage will help promote a sense of well being, it aids in the removal of stress related problems, improves the circulation as well as relieving muscular tension.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
* Make-up
Discover the artistic approach to applying a beautiful make-up.

Make-up is well known as the most accessible fashionable accessory and eye make-up in particular is the most effective way to give your clients a fresh new look.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit required at start of course
Students to provide own models
* Cosmetic Tanning
An excellent way to achieve an all over tan without any health risks. We use St. Tropez products, which gives a natural bronzed look with no streaking.

Suitable to use on all skin types including vitiligo, stretch marks and scar tissue.

Duration: ½ day 10.00am – 1.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £145.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided


* Airbrush Spray Tanning:
This process gives you an all over even Airbrush tan and can be applied in a fraction of the time it takes by applying by hand. An excellent way of achieving a golden look without any health risks.

Duration: ½ day 10.00am – 1.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £155.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided.

* Swedish Body Massage
Among the skills of the beauty therapist the ability to perform a relaxing massage must rate as an essential ingredient for commercial success. Many treatments produce more visible effects, with recorded results, but nothing can match the relaxing or invigorating power of skilful manual techniques on the body.

Duration: 2 days 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £395.00

Fully comprehensive training manual provided.

* Waxing
Wax depilation provides a quick and efficient way of clearing small and large areas of unwanted hair. This is a very popular treatment particularly during the summer months. The clients skin will be left feeling smooth and silky. The treatment lasts between 4 – 6 weeks.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase
* Advanced Waxing
This course is only available to those who have completed a waxing course.

Using the hot wax method for hair removal, very effective for coarse deep-rooted hair. Hot wax adheres to the hair but not to the skin, therefore eliminating any sticky residue. Excellent for Brazilian and Hollywood waxing.

Duration: ½ day 10.00am – 1.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £125.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase
* Anatomy & Physiology Combination Course
This course is compulsory for anyone wishing to enter for CIBTAC qualifications.

All therapists should aim to complete this course. Anatomy is the study of the form structure and development of the body, its arrangements and organs. Physiology is the study of how cells, tissues and organisms function, the ‘goings on’ inside the living organism and the study of how and why the parts of the body work and relate to each other. By studying this course the Therapist will be looking to stimulate their clients’ natural healing ability, through an extensive understanding of how the body and its systems integrate and function together. All the Structures and Compositions of the Body are addressed in this comprehensive course.

Duration: 1 day a week over 5 weeks 10.00pm – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £1,500.00
Fully comprehensive training material provided

* Thermo-auricular Candling (Hopi Ear Candles)
An excellent method of removing unwanted build up of wax from the ears using a hollow organic candle. Client’s who suffer from sinusitis; headaches, migraine and cold and flu symptoms will benefit enormously from having this treatment.

Treatment also includes a mini facial and relaxing lymphatic drainage facial massage.

Duration: ½ day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £125.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase

Nail Courses

* Nail Extensions - UV Powder Gel Level 1

This course is only available to those who have successfully completed the manicure course.

Give your clients the opportunity of having beautiful hands by creating natural looking nails.

Nail Extensions are a means of extending the nails where a client is unable to grow her own for one reason or another. Having the ability to be able to have good looking nails whilst her own are growing is of great benefit to the client.

Learn how to apply tips and overlays professionally, to rebalance and maintain the enhancements and to remove safely.

Duration: 2 days 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £390.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
You are required to bring a model each day (no nail bitters
please).
Professional Starter Kit required at start of course


* Nail Extensions - UV Powder Gel Level 2
Please note only available once Level 1 Gel completed.

Beautiful nails can be achieved time and time again using the Colour Gels, Glitters, French and Dried Flowers.

We will also show you how to apply Natural French and Glass Tips to bring out the beauty in all designs.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Please supply a model (no nail bitters please)
Professional Starter Kit required at start of course

 

* Acrylic Nail Extensions
Acrylic is a two-part system consisting of Li quid (monomer) and Powder (polymer). This is the strongest and most durable overlay. Technicians will be able to create perfect nail shapes on their clients.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Please supply a model (no nail bitters please)
Starter Kit available for purchase

* Manicure and Pedicure
Manicure is a very enjoyable relaxing treatment which leaves the hands and nails feeling soft, smooth and elegant in appearance.

The basic manicure procedure adapts easily for treating the feet.

You will learn manicure/pedicure procedures, the diseases and disorders of the nails, hand and foot as well as paraffin wax treatments and how to achieve a french manicure You will also provide a relaxing hand, arm, foot and leg massage for total relaxation.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Fully comprehensive training manual provided
Professional Starter Kit required at start of course

* Nail Art - Freehand
This is a fun way of earning money. Clients will be prepared to pay high prices for your artistry in creating their own unique Nail Art Designs; you don’t need any artistic talent at all to do it. You will be amazed just how easy Nail Art can be and how much enjoyment you will get from producing creative designs.

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase

* Nail Art - Airbrush
Beautiful designs can be created time and time again by using the airbrush system. Create unbelievable designs that everyone will marvel at, an excellent profitable addition to an existing nail technicians business.

Duration 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments provided
Course Fee: £195.00
Professional Starter Kit available for purchase

Combination Courses

By choosing a combination course substantial savings can be made.

NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE – 3 DAYS:
Manicure/Pedicure, Gel Level 1 Nail Extensions
Usual Price: £585.00 Package Price: £395.00 Saving: £190.00

ADVANCED NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE – 4 DAYS:
Manicure/Pedicure, Gel Level 1 & 2 Nail Extensions
Usual Price: £780.00 Package Price: £550.00 Saving: £230.00

COMPLETE NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE – 7 DAYS:
Manicure/Pedicure, Gel level 1 & 2, Acrylic, Toe Nail Enhancements &
Maintenance Procedures
Usual Price: £1,365.00 Package Price: £835.00 Saving: £530.00

COSMETIC MAKE-UP COURSE – 1 DAY:
Make-up Day/Evening, Eyelash/Brow Tinting/Shaping and application of False Eyelashes
Usual Price: £370.00 Package Price: £220.00 Saving: £150.00

BEAUTICIANS CERTIFICATE COURSE – 4 DAYS:
Manicure/Pedicure, Facials, Waxing & Eyelash/Brow Tinting/Shaping
Usual Price: £865.00 Package Price: £595.00 Saving: £270.00

BEAUTY TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA COURSE – 6 DAYS:

Manicure/Pedicure, Facials, Waxing, Eyelash/Brow Tinting/Shaping & Nail Extensions
Usual Price: £1,255.00 Package Price: £815.00 Saving: £440.00

BEAUTY SPECIALIST DIPLOMA COURSE – 5 DAYS:
Manicure/Pedicure, Facials, Waxing, Make-up, Eyelash/Brow Tinting Shaping
Usual Price: £1,060.00 Package Price: £760.00 Saving £300.00

BEAUTY THERAPIST AWARD COURSE – 6 DAYS:
Manicure/Pedicure, Facials, Waxing, Eyelash/Brow Tinting/Shaping, Body Massage
Usual Price: £1,240.00 Package Price: £895.00 Saving £345.00

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY – 9 DAYS:
Manicure/Pedicure, Facials, Waxing, Make-up, Eyelash/Brow Tinting/Shaping, Gel Level 1 Nail Extensions, Body Massage
Usual Price: £1,825.00 Package Price: £1,330.00 Saving £495.00
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