Articles by Victoria Arpels
Guides from Victoria and the Next Step Beauty team on techniques, choosing a course, and the practical side of working in nails and beauty.
Victoria founded Next Step Beauty in 2008 and still teaches on it. She demonstrates the techniques in the nail course videos and works with the tutor team on student feedback. Read her full story
How Our Online Beauty Courses Work: Learning, Case Studies and Completion
See how your NSB course takes you from theory and guided practice to assessment, feedback from Victoria and completion, with clear requirements for each treatment.
How to Set Up a Nail Practice Space at Home
Create a practical space for learning nails at home, with tips on desk layout, lighting, equipment and what to check before practising with products.
Lash Lift or Lash Extensions? Understand the Difference Before You Train
Understand how lash lifts and extensions differ, what each course teaches and how to choose training for the treatment you want to offer.
Starting SPMU Training: 7 Things to Check Before You Enrol
Seven practical checks to help you choose SPMU training, plan equipment and practice, and understand what to arrange before working on models.
What Will You Learn on a Beginner Facial Course?
Explore the skills taught on a beginner facial course, from skin analysis and product choices to practical techniques, client care and assessment.
How to Plan Your First Beauty Treatment Menu
Your first beauty treatment menu should reflect the services you are qualified, equipped and ready to provide. Start with a manageable selection,
Gel Polish or Builder in a Bottle: Which Course Should You Choose?
Compare gel polish and Builder in a Bottle training, understand overlays versus extensions, and choose the nail course that fits your beginner goals.
How Does an Online Massage Course Work? A Beginner’s Guide
Understand how online massage learning works at NSB, from theory and practical demonstrations to support, assessment and getting started as a beginner.
How to Use Tutor Feedback on Your Nail Course Case Studies
Use tutor feedback to plan focused practice, check your case study evidence and prepare your next nail course submission.
5 Things to Prepare for Your Beauty Business While You’re Still Training
Prepare your beauty business while you train: choose treatments, explore workspaces, plan costs, build a genuine portfolio and organise enquiries.
Returning to Beauty After a Break: Your Skills Refresh Plan
Ready to return to beauty after a break? Choose one treatment to refresh, revisit your learning and use a practical skills map and progress record to plan your next steps.
Do You Need a Kit for an Online Beauty Course?
Do you need a ready-made beauty course kit? Compare optional kits with your existing supplies and check the essentials before buying for practical training.
Where To Start
If you are not sure which course fits, start with the area rather than the course. Each one explains what you will learn, how the work is assessed and what you will need to practise on.
