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Win a manicure course valued at R2200

June 21, 2017 by Heather Step 9 Comments

Have you always wanted the secret to crafting the perfect set of nails? Perhaps you’ve often fancied yourself opening your own beauty shop (or working in one) but never quite got the idea off the ground? In celebration of Imablie Beauty’s training academy, we’re giving away a manicure course valued at R2200. So now is your chance to test your beauty skills out with some new nail artistic abilities. 

Have you noticed that the beauty industry is recession proof? So no matter how bad things are, women will still come to keep up appearances. It makes us feel better to look good, after all. 

The Academy distinguishes itself from all other educational institutions by its extensive
academic and practical training process, which is implemented and monitored by the top
leaders in their prospective fields and executed over four phases.

Phase 1: Theoretical .
Phase 2: Practical: A subject matter expert guides students in readiness for the next phase.
Phase 3: Incubation: under the watchful eye of a mentor.
Phase 4: Job Preparation and Placement Phase: assistance with interview skills and the opportunity for employment in one of their many beauty salons or wellness centres,
nationally.

I had the pleasure of having a facial with the  facial with the Principal – Lisa Leibov  at their Johannesburg and not only did I feel like I was in expert hands, it was so relaxing I practically fell asleep! A few weeks later I had a pedicure at the Placecol Spa (which is also part of the group) and that was much needed for my feet. 

I think the other thing about beauty treatments is that they really help us ladies care for ourselves in a very practical way. We make time in our day for self care, something that often comes last on our list of priorities, although it shouldn’t be. 

So take the time to enter the world of beauty for a bit, and discover one of the staples of the industry: manicures.  Here are further details about the course:

 

Date:                                     20th – 21st of July (Thursday & Friday)

Time:                                     Thursday 09:00-15:00

                                                Friday 09:00-13:00

Course Details:                  Anatomy & Physiology of the Hand and Nail

                                                Hygiene & Sterilization

                                                Professional Conduct

                                                Manicure Tools & Products

                                                Manicure Station Set-up

                                                Manicure Procedures

                                                Paint Techniques

                                                Massage Skills

Food:                                    Muffins will be provided, Toasted Sandwiches & Salads on cash available

Venue:                               23 Saddle Drive, Woodmead Office Park, Woodmead, Johannesburg. 

 

Would you like to win this course?

All you have to do is

  1. Blog post comment: tell us why you think it would be worthwhile to go on this course
  2. Follow two of their social media. You’ll the academies are both in Joburg and in Cape Town but the prize is in Joburg.

Gauteng:

Visit Facebook: Imbalie Beauty Academy Woodmead 

Follow Instagram: Imablie Beauty Academy

Western Cape:

Visit Facebook: Imbalie Beauty Academy Western Cape

Follow Instagram: Training Academy Western Cape

T&C’s

  1. This competition will run for a month. The winner will be announced on the Facebook page, and emailed. 
  2. This competition is open to SA residents only who would be able to attend the course in Johannesburg,  20th – 21st of July (Thursday & Friday)
  3. The prize is not transferable.
  4. If you have won on SA Mom Blogs in the past 3 months you will not be eligible to win this competition.

 

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Comments

  1. Jessica Sanders says

    July 3, 2017 at 11:18 am

    I dream of starting my own nail business to gain some independence and become a successful woman, this would be the perfect course to get started on making my dream a reality.

  2. Zanele says

    June 28, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    It would be a great opportunity if l could win this as l have always wanted to do this from an early age..So having this would be a dream come true..

  3. Berdine Luscher Berry says

    June 27, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    I would love to win this course to use as a tool to make Mamas feel great, some don’t always have the ability or opportunity to go get their nails done because of needy little ones. I would organize Play Dates and then mom can have some pampering while her baby and toddler socialize and play with other kids.

  4. Thoko says

    June 27, 2017 at 8:05 am

    I’m good in beauticians so I want to make different in my town

  5. Jamie Barber says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    I absolutely love working with my hands and being creative. Have always wanted to do a nail course but havent had the funds to. It would be a great birthday present if i won this. (Birthday 22 july) holding thumbs this could change my life for the better as having this extra skill could help me provide better for my kids

  6. Elsie sibiya says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    I love new challenges any learning everyday by winning this course will help me with my caregiver job helping elders our seniors with their beauty make them feel young again and where am from we don’t have salons for nails I would love to open one and teach other youngster as well

  7. Melissa says

    June 22, 2017 at 7:03 am

    This would be the best! I am struggling to do my nail courses because we dont have the funds to do so. My dream is to one day have my own salon and working from home being there more for my daughter. Also creating a fabulous opportunity for her to oneday have her own nail salon when she is fresh out of school ❤️

  8. mira naidu says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    I Love learning new things, and I would love to blog more about beauty and nails and this course would give me more insights and knowledge into the industry and general know how. It would be a great add on to my cv as well !!!

  9. Claudine says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Following my retrenchment earlier this year, I realized how bad I need to upskill myself. This would be a great way to do so!

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