Danielle Friesen

Before deciding to become a nail technician, I was a stay-at-home mom to two little girls. My husband had worked out of town for eight years, and when his job began to slow down, he came home. Having my nails done was something I loved, but it was no longer a necessity, so I let it go. It felt strange not having my nails done for the first time in years.

I started thinking of ways I could help boost our family's finances and becoming a nail technician felt like the perfect fit. I love art, and as a bonus, I could also do my own nails.

When I began looking into schooling, I discovered there were no available courses in my area. Leaving home for the duration of a program wasn't an option. I searched online and found Mirage Spa Education, which felt like the best route to take, so I enrolled in the online Fully Qualified Nail Technician course.

I loved how convenient the course was. I could work on it when I had time and move at my own pace. The curriculum was thorough and engaging, with a strong emphasis on proper cleaning and sterilization. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the videos critiquing my work were incredibly helpful. I felt fully prepared to start my career once I completed the course.

After graduating, I opened my business, Trabbit Nail Creations, in a room I rented inside a quaint little flower shop. Building a clientele in a small town with existing nail technicians was slow at first, but I let my work speak for itself. With some online advertising and word of mouth, my clientele steadily grew.

The gradual growth allowed me to perfect my work, improve my speed, and refine my customer service. I have now been in business for over a year, stay quite busy, and absolutely love what I do.

Being able to set my own hours is incredibly important to me. This is the perfect career, and I am so grateful to have found a course that covered everything I needed to know. Mirage Spa Education is a fantastic way to earn an online education.

You can check out my work on Facebook at Trabbit Nail Creations or follow me on Instagram at @trabbitcreations.