Nail Knowledge, digital masterclasses of essential theory for nail professionals, is now endorsed by Habia
By Alex Fox | 25 May 2021 | News
As many in the nail industry acknowledge and tirelessly promote the power of education, the team at Nail Knowledge (NK) punches the air with gusto and is thrilled to announce it’s achieved Habia CPD Endorsed Provider status.
“It’s really important that this education platform has been acknowledged by an organisation such as Habia,” enthuses Marian Newman BEM, NK expert educator & chair of the FNP “Habia (Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) is recognised by government as the Standard Setting Body (SSB) for the hair, beauty, nails, spa and aesthetic sectors. And it’s the only industry authority recognised by government. Its criteria for providing its various status titles within education is rigorous. An application goes through a long and thorough investigation,” Marian confirms.
Marian Newman delivering her expertise on the Nail Knowledge education platform
Some of the quotes pertaining to NK, from Lorraine Nordmann, Habia consultant beauty endorsement assessor, industry expert & author of numerous textbooks follows…
• All contributors have significant experience associated with the nail industry including media, competition work and technology development.
• A key strength to facilitate its flexibility is using different educational and support strategies.
• High industry standards embedded in a forward thinking virtual learning educational resource, identifying and exploring information, confirming the required knowledge and standards through valid evidence (NOS and research).
• Each masterclass comprises 5/6 high quality essential knowledge components supported by animations to reinforce learning.
• Information reflects the National Occupational Standards (NOS), is fact-based, backed up by research and ‘follows the science’.
• Learners using this resource could be beginners, newly qualified entrants to the industry or advanced nail professionals. This is not a regulated qualification and may be used as an introduction to the nail technologies, but is of high quality and aligned with the NOS. A uniqueness is its flexibility in use.
Marian Newman, BEM & chair of the Federation of Nail Professionals, goes on to clarify, “I have worked with Habia, on and off, for the majority of my career in the nail industry and understand its place in working hard to provide the ‘gold standard’ of education resources. I’m personally delighted that it recognises this unique platform that provides educational support for all levels of the nail professional. It has been a long process to create Nail Knowledge and I, together with the rest of the team, are very proud of it. Fact-based learning with no brand bias.”
Joan Scott – chair of Habia
Joan Scott, chair of Habia adds, “Marian Newman is a legend in the nail industry. I love her passion, dedication and determination to ensure we have high standards across the sector. Marian has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and a global reputation, she has worked with Habia for many decades, recently chairing the expert working group for the review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Nails. Habia is delighted to endorse Marian’s Nail Knowledge training platform, its information reflects the NOS, is fact-based and follows the science. This is a fantastic resource for the whole industry; students as well as experienced professionals will enjoy studying on the platform, it brings further depth and detail to nail education, which in turn helps raise standards and ensures services are safe for clients, enhancing the overall reputation of the nail industry.”
If you visit the Nail Knowledge website it will invite you to a free taster class, so you can see its magnificence, benefits & unique style of learning (which has appeal across the board for all types of learners), before investing in the masterclasses.