Vetro Certification Course
Online with Paola Ponce & Megumi Hasegawa
Maximize your use of the Vetro Brand by getting to know its core products thoroughly during this week-long virtual group class event.
Key Details At A Glance:
- Enrollment Period: May 2nd-May 9th 10pm ET
- CERTIFICATION WEEK: May 12th-May 20th
- Lessons are pre-recorded
- We meet for LIVE Q&A on May 15th at 7pm ET
- A nail tech license is not required, but some knowledge or experience in gel nails is highly recommended
- There are 2 sections in the Vetro Technician Certification Course (one certificate).
- One real hand (yours or model) free of product is required
- The class fee does not include products
To receive certification, students must submit their assignments by the deadline of May 20th 11:59pm PT. (Portfolio assignment does not apply to alumni who have already submitted their assignment).
Vetro Products are required, and must be bought separately. A 20% class code is issued for individual items after enrollment. See the materials list here.
Course Description:
Section I | Black Line Theory & Practical Application (bottled line)
These lessons becomes available to watch on Sunday, May 12th @ 8am ET.
Section 1 includes 8 lessons and we’re kicking things off by taking you through the founding of Vetro products, a Vetro Products debrief and some important gel nail fundamentals.
Then you’ll be off to step-by-step instruction of:
➢ Nail Fundamentals
➢ Principles of UV-curing gel
➢ Intro to Vetro
➢ Black Line Gel Product Info
➢ The 3-Step Application Method
➢ Correct Product Ratio for Application
➢Troubleshooting
➢ Practical: Base Application, Color Application, Glazing Art, Watercolor Art, Blending Art, and Removal
+ and a few more tips and lessons we’ve learned after working with this brand for 6+ years!
Section II | Vetro No.19 Line Theory & Practical Application (potted line)
These lessons becomes available to watch on Monday, May 13th @ 8am ET.
Level 2 includes 8 lessons, and in this second day of training your gel nail skills will be leveled-up!
We’ll go all in, step-by-step into:
➢ Proper Gel Handling
➢ The 3-Step Application Method
➢ Correct Product Ratio for Application
➢ Practical Lessons: Potted Gel Clear Application, Potted Gel Single Color Application, French Tip, One Color Gradation (2 Techniques), Drop Art, Scatter Art, Geometric Art, Tip Overlay
+ troubleshooting tips on how to master common issues with gel.
How Do I receive Certification?
You will receive one physical certificate, the Vetro Technician Certificate, upon completion of the following:
- You must use Vetro products for your recreations. You’ll receive access to our 20% off class code after enrolling
- Submit a portfolio assignment by the deadline
- Pay a $25 processing fee
- If you do not complete a portfolio, you do not qualify to receive your certificate and there’s a $50 fee to rejoin next season.
We will make an attempt to print & ship international student’s certificates, however, under some circumstances beyond our control this may not be possible. Neither Vetro or Paola offer digital certificates for this program.
This Certification Is For You If:
- You want to specialize in using Vetro!
- You want to maximize your use of the Vetro Brand by getting to know all of the core products
- You want to learn this brand together with a group of highly-enthusiastic stylists
- You are continuously having lifting issues using Vetro products, and want to master them
- You want to be part of one of the funnest online learning experiences within our industry!
What happens During Certification Week?
Every student will have their own unique login. Our courses will be pre-recorded for the convenience of anyone to join at any time, and from any place. This also allows our students the convenience to watch and re-watch in high quality video and audio! (BTW you’ll have a total of 30 day-access to watch, and re-watch at your convenience!)
However!… We are super excited to meet you all in a LIVE Q&A session scheduled for May 15th @ 7:00 pm ET (Cameras on please! I want to see you, and of course… class photo!)
We had a blast last time being live with our students and we cannot wait to jump on LIVE for Homework Q&A and Cocktail-Coffee hour again!
There will be homework (as hinted above… 😁), and a deadline for this, but you’ll get a full debrief on the details after enrolling.
… and a few other little surprises!
Last Few details:
Here’s everything included in your class fee:
Certificate processing, detailed portfolio feedback, 30 day access to the program, one LIVE Q&A, community group support, 20% off regular priced Vetro Products, and the opportunity to win a contest or two!
Class fee is fully refundable until 05/11/2024, and 50% refundable if requested on 05/12 or 05/13. Absolutely no refunds, after 05/13/2024. Email us at support@paolaponcenails.com
Please visit the Vetro distribution website you purchased your products from for concerns, replacements, or refunds related to products.
Have another question?
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