I am Luci Nepper, owner of Hands of Distinction, Certified Nail Technician, and Senior Educator. My salon specializes in artificial enhancements and the health of the natural nail for the Regina, Saskatchewan area.

I received my diploma as a nail technologist from Avante Garde College of Esthetics in April 1997. The nail technologist course is four months in length for a total of 210 hours. I craved a textbook, more current medical technologies and information, so decided to continue my education utilizing mentors such as Beverly Ashdown, Kathi Rochemont, and Tanis Darling to name a few.

I started my nail business in 1997. My hours were evenings and weekends only, as I worked full time days in an Administrative position. I left my day employment at Christmas 1998 to concentrate on building my home business.

My most recent accomplishment has been in attaining my certificate as a Senior Educator for the Nail Technicians Alliance of Canada. I am now qualified to teach non-product biased nail education. I still have my home business but have incorporated teaching new technicians into my services.

I initially became involved with the NTAC (Nail Technicians Alliance of Canada) to promote education and standardization within the Nail Industry. I advocate a complete education and legalization and licensing of nail technicians vs product application techniques courses offered by manufacturers.

I received my Certificate of Administration from the University of Regina in May 1996 after five long years of night classes. I concentrated my studies in the accounting field and small business areas. I also have my Certificate of Computer Science received in 1987.