VIVid Nails Academy

VIVid Nails Academy is owned and Operated by Viv Simmonds- Australian & International Award Winning Nail Artist and Educator.

Viv brings passion and expertise to her Academy and as a result has produced many award winning and successful Nail Artists through the training provided by herself and her team of experienced Educators situated throughout Australia.

With over 15 years experience training in the nail Industry – in Australia and Internationally, Viv has developed courses to cater for everyone, whether busy with family or work commitments these courses have been developed to complete at your own pace, while ensuring that you receive all the practical and theory based knowledge to successfully enter into the Nail Industry or to advance your skills as a Technician already qualified.

Upon completion of any of our courses you will have gained enough confidence and skills to utilize within the industry and have enough confidence in your newly acquired skills to apply immediately whether you are starting out or wanting to advance your skill set.

About Viv Simmonds

Viv Simmonds – Director of VIVid Nails (Exclusive Importer of Akzentz Gel In Australia & New Zealand), Pure Bronze & Beauty (Full Service Nail & Beauty Salon) & VIVid Nails Academy.

With over 27 years industry experience, Viv has achieved International status & recognition through her accomplishments – winning Nail Competitions including; the Title of ‘Australian Champion’ 5 years consecutively, the Australian ‘Champion of Champions’ Title, EzFlow Educator of the Year Award & many more Awards & Titles in Australia.

In the past few years Viv has taken 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies in Asia, America & Europe. With that success, Viv has had the opportunity to be a Judge for Nail Competitions Internationally.

Viv has created 9 front covers for leading International Nail Magazines and Trade Books, has been listed in the Who’s Who of Australian Women 2010 & 2011, has featured on Television and in industry & commercial Magazines in Australia & Internationally.

Viv’s accomplishments have taken her all over the world, conducting training events in Advanced Nail Technology & Design.

One of Viv’s greatest achievements in her career is her own Australian Team that she has mentored and trained and has been rewarded with watching them grow and develop into Multi Award Winning Nail Artists and Educators.

From me – Viv

As most people are aware I have VIVid Nails – Akzentz Australia & New Zealand, VIVid Nails Academy and Pure Bronze & Beauty.

I have separate websites, facebook pages and instagram accounts, so please come visit one or all our of pages to see all our updates!

Testimonials

“I completed my Nail Technology Training with VIVid Nails in 2006. When I enrolled at VIVid Nails I had already completed a Nail Course with another School but was unhappy with the level of training and professionalism I received. VIVid Nails taught me everything I needed to know as a Nail Technician. I then went on to work for Viv in her salon and over the years I was promoted to my current position of Office Manager for VIVid Nails. Training with VIVid Nails and Viv Simmonds not only gave me the skills and confidence to continue doing what I loved but has also provided me with the opportunity to train with and meet some of the most inspirational people in our Industry.”

“For the team at ONS Vivid Nails, After a fair few years of really wanting to get into doing nails and becoming a nail tech, I found myself doing my certificates through VIVid Nails Academy. I couldn’t have been happier to finally start doing what I wanted to do. I was so nervous to start but the team has been lovely and helped me out and through everything. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without their support behindme, not to mention the talent that they have! Their inspiration has put me where I am today. I am now a qualified nail tech and I am hoping to stick with VIVid and become an educator to teach students and help get them where they want to be, like VIVid Nails has done for me.”

“I first contacted Vivid Nails to inquire about a Certificate II in Nail Technology. My knowledge of nails and nail applications prior to that was of nail salons in shopping centres and beauty salons. My back ground in skills is not in the beauty industry. Never would I have imagined the wealth of knowledge I obtained from doing a blended learning course from Vivid Nails! It has opened up amazing opportunities and I have discovered a creative and artistic side I never thought I have. I did look at other places to do this course however none of them compared to the knowledge you would gain from Vivid Nails and the extremely high quality trainers and artists you can learn off. This course has more to offer and a higher understanding to nails than any others I researched into. I now can hold a brush steady, I can draw amazing paintings of puppies that look like water art on nails and I can create 3D art… and to believe this is just the beginning! I recommend for anyone interested in Nails – This is the course to do! You will never look back. The trainers help you every step of the way and the books are easy to understand. This is the ‘everything you need to know and more course’ for nails. Thank you Vivid Nails for opening up a creative and fun side of me I didn’t even know I had!”

“Searching for a school to complete my Certificate II in Nail Technology was very frustrating. I needed flexibility so that I could fit it in with my growing family and I wanted to learn from people who were up to date with current techniques and trends. I also wanted the opportunity to continue to grow and learn. VIVid Nails Academy provides all that and more. I have had the pleasure of being trained by some of the most talented Nail Technicians in Australia who have so much passion for the industry and teaching. I have been encouraged to compete, which was an amazing experience. I have completed advanced courses and have signed up for more and the best of all is the constant support, without pressure my Educator is there by phone or email whenever I need her. Finding VIVid Nails Academy is the best thing that could ever have happened for my nail career.”

“I started training with Viv Simmonds back in 1999 and I believe I was taught the highest quality in nail training that I have come across. Since then I have continued training with VIVid Nails in between having a family and working. Viv and her professional Educators are not only absolutely great at what they teach they are inspiring and I would not be where I am today without them! The on going support is among the best I have experienced in this industry. As a technician or a business woman, Viv will do whatever she can to guide you in the right direction to assist you in achieving your goals.”