nail workshops TAKE OFF ACROSS NZ In February, seven Nail Technology trainees from around the Southern South Island came together in Dunedin for the first ever HITO/CND workshop. Since then there have also been successful workshops in both Palmerston North and Christchurch.
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hese workshops are part of HITO’s exciting Nail Technology programme. Each workshop is five days long and is a time where learners come together to get hands-on training from CND (Creative Nail Design).
“It was great, I learnt so many new skills,” she says. “I’m a real hands-on person and it really helped with my practical skills.”
“The five day intense workshops arm you with the information, skills and practical tools needed to succeed,” says Cherie Pollard, CND Education Ambassador.
“Seeing the end result was my favourite thing. When you compared the nails you did on the first day to the last day, the difference was amazing.”
Cherie has been a CND Education Ambassador for the past fifteen years, and she’s also a member of Team CND: an elite group of educators hand selected to represent the ideals of CND and to inspire nail professionals around the world.
Samantha and a colleague from Tangles on Commerce, Hair & Beauty completed the workshop together, and they have now been able to start offering nail services in the salon.
“To do well in the nail industry, you need a realisation that practice makes perfect, a desire to work closely with the public and a keen eye for intricate detail,” Cherie explains. “The workshops are the beginning of the journey, and while we can share the knowledge and skills for success, we cannot teach speed or confidence. These will come with dedication and practice; plenty of it!” Samantha Gordon from Tangles on Commerce, Hair & Beauty in Temuka thoroughly enjoyed doing the Dunedin workshop this year.
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Samantha was blown away by how much she was able to learn in the five days.
“When you go back to work, all the tips and tricks from the workshop keep coming back to you,” she says. “I’m doing my own clients now, and together we’re getting a good client base.” HITO’s Tania Berryman has enjoyed seeing the Nails Technology trainees begin to master their practical skills through the workshops. “It is exciting to see the learning for the practical skills in the nail traineeship get underway, and it appears to have been an enjoyable time for the trainees. We are keen to continue the support in their learning
and look forward to watching the trainees develop as nail technicians.” HITO/CND workshops cover things such as how to do a liquid and powder enhancement service using CND products and techniques, and learning about Shellac. Each trainee also gets a fantastic kit to kick start their career. The Nail Technology programme is 14 months long in total, including the workshop. Trainees who do the programme learn all the skills and knowledge needed to perform nail services in a professional, commercial environment, and will gain a National Certificate in Beauty Services (Nail Technology). If you’re interested in adding a new skillset to your repertoire, or you’re already working in the nail industry, but you want to get qualified, don’t wait to get in touch with our friendly team. Give your HITO Sales and Liaison Manager a call or email Tania Berryman on bdev@hito.org.nz