ibd Training

Entry Level — IBD Salon Entry Level for Beginner Technicians — 4 day Gel course NVQ

This comprehensive and informative course is designed for you, our future nail technicians, looking for a professional start in this exciting and every changing nail industry. The course will provide a balance of both practice and theory, ensuring that you have the essential knowledge for the beginning of your career. Using the world–renowned IBD Gel you will leave the course with the confidence and ability to carry out basic nail services safely.

What is covered?
Client consultation.
Health and safety.
Contra–indications and contra–actions.
Product knowledge.
Chemical knowledge.
Preparation of the natural nail.
Tip application and blending techniques.
Product application.
Maintenance and FAQs.
Removal, homecare and retail.

Entry Level — IBD Salon Entry Level for Beginner Technicians — 4 day Acrylic course NVQ

Skill Level — IBD Salon Technician course — 1 day NVQ

Salon Technician courses are for proficient nail technicians experienced in at least one system who have at least six months working knowledge and wish to convert to IBD Gel or Acrylic. You already know the basics, why not look to offer additional services to your clients, develop your own skills and become a multi–skilled Nail Technician? The courses will introduce you to IBD’s Gel or Acrylic ranges and establish you on a career path that with practice and further education could take you far within the nail industry.

Choose from the following courses:

Introduction to Gel
Benefits of using gel.
Gel chemistry.
Product knowledge.
Product application.
Maintenance.
FAQs.

Introduction to French Xtreme Gel
Benefits of using French Xtreme
Gel chemistry.
Product knowledge.
Product application techniques including sculpting.
Maintenance techniques.
FAQs.
(Sculpting is not taught in this class but will be encouraged if the student has previous experience of sculpting. To learn the art of sculpting we recommend that you attend a sculpting workshop.)

Introduction to Gel art and design class
Benefits of using gel polish.
Gel chemistry.
Product knowledge.
Understanding colour.
Gel polish application.
Quick and easy art techniques.
Maintenance.
FAQs.

Introduction to Acrylic
Benefits of using acrylic.
Acrylic chemistry.
Product knowledge.
Product application techniques, including sculpting.
Maintenance.
FAQs.
(Sculpting is not taught in this class but will be encouraged if the student has previous experience of sculpting. To learn the art of sculpting we recommend that you attend a sculpting workshop).

Introduction to Acrylic colour
Marketing coloured acrylic design.
Benefits of acrylic products.
Understanding colour.
Colour blending.
Easy to learn art techniques.
Maintenance.
FAQs.

Skill Level — IBD Salon Technician sculpting course — 1 day NVQ

Set yourself apart from the rest and become a nail artist. This course is for nail technicians wishing to build on their skills and practical abilities in the art of the sculptured nail enhancement. This is a rewarding and perfect way to complement the IBD Salon Entry courses or our IBD Top Technician courses as a great way to prepare you for the IBD Master Technician courses.

What is covered?
Preparation of the natural nail.
Form fitting.
Product application techniques.
Smile lines.
Finishing techniques.

Advanced Level — IBD Salon Master Technician courses — 1 day

Aim for the top in the industry and become recognised as a true Master! The one day Master Technician courses are for professional nail technicians who have successfully completed at least one of the IBD Salon Technician courses, using IBD Gel and/or Acrylic and wish to concentrate on perfecting those all important techniques. These specialised courses are only taught by IBD Master Educators, giving you the opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s finest. By completing the Salon Master series of courses you will not only have achieved the Master status but have the advanced IBD knowledge to become an IBD Educator.

IBD Master Gel Technician
Gel Chemistry.
Perfecting Application Techniques.
Looking at structure.
Perfecting smile lines.
Sculpting with IBD Ultra Pink and White
Finishing filing techniques.

IBD Master Gel Art and Design Technician
Gel Chemistry.
Perfecting Application techniques.
Colour blending.
Advanced fun art techniques.

IBD Master French Xtreme Technician
Gel Chemistry.
Perfecting Application Techniques.
Looking at structure and smile lines.
Perfecting sculpting techniques with Xtreme Gel.
Finishing filing techniques.

IBD Master Artist Acrylic Technician
Acrylic Chemistry.
Perfecting Application Techniques.
Looking at structure.
Perfecting smile lines.
Sculpting with IBD Ultra Pink and White.
Finishing filing techniques.

IBD Master Coloured Acrylics Technician
Acrylic Chemistry.
Perfecting Application Techniques.
Looking at structure
Colour blending.
Advanced Art techniques.
Finishing filing techniques.

Please contact Grafton International for further information on this Training Course — 01827 280 080 or 0845 130 1511

One to One’s — The Personal Touch

This ‘one to one’ coaching is for nail technicians who require further assistance in different areas of nail enhancements. You will have the opportunity to explore the system you are working with, develop your skills and to pin point and eliminate any difficulties you are experiencing. This training is designed exclusively for your individual needs.

Areas that may be covered include:
Problem solving and Trouble Shooting.
Sculpting Techniques.
Maintenance.
Finishing and Filing Techniques.
Tip Application.
Colour Application.