I attended a one day manicure and pedicure course with the Beauty Academy which I absolutely loved and learnt so much. A few weeks later I attended a UV gel nails extensions course and felt that a one day course was not suitable to learn all of the Health and Safety and technique aspects required to be able to go out as a qualified technician and complete sets of nails on clients. There are so many aspects to using nail extensions that one day cannot possibly allow a newcomer to learn, digest and feel confident to carry this treatment out on people. I left the course overwhelmed and sadly it has put me off pursuing being a nail technician as a change of career, which is hugely disheartening. The tutor was very friendly but at times I felt so confused but she was patient and supported me throughout. I don't feel like I've earnt my qualification and without paying out a fortune in supplies and insurance to go out and practice on friends, I can't imagine how I will build up my confidence and technique to start this up as a business which I was so looking forward to doing. I seriously think the course should be offered over at least two days, especially as it costs well over £150.