Over 50 receive diplomas at Cuccio-GIA graduation ceremony

Genevieve International Academy and Cuccio Sri Lanka Diploma in Nail Technology graduation ceremony

Seated from left: Director Marketing and Training Nimesha S. Jayasuriya, Genevieve International Academy and Nail Spa Managing Director Nilanthi Geneview Weerasinghe, and GIA and Cuccio Master Educator Madu Cruz, with new diploma holders 

Genevieve International Academy(GIA) in collaboration with  Nailspa Ltd., the pioneers in Sri Lanka’s nail industry boasting a 20 year long successful history, recently held the graduation ceremony of Cuccio-GIA Diploma in Nail Technology at the BMICH. The prestigious event graced by the Vocational Training Authority directors and representatives of Cuccio international, witnessed over 50 young nail technologists receiving their diplomas. 

Over the years, Genevieve International Academy has trained hundreds of young people in the high-income skilled profession of nail care. Keeping abreast with all international standards GIA offers their students, nail workshops and world class training, semi-permanent make-up, waxing and beauty conducted by their internationally and locally qualified, experienced educators/lecturers. Located at Park Road, GIA takes in 20 students in a batch and all students are awarded with Cuccio International Certificates. GIA and Nailspa offer three-month internship programs for GIA students further sustaining their experience in the industry. They are guided to go on to open their very own stand-alone-salons. 

Nailspa and GIA have helped the nail industry grow from just 1 stand-alone salon, to over 500 stand-alone nail salons in Sri Lanka. NailSpa achieved another milestone as their Cuccio showroom opened to the public in July this year, offering the internationally acclaimed brand in the nail industry - Cuccio USA, for professional use to all. The showroom has the best body butters, skin polishers, body washes, cuticle oils, nail polishes, products for eyelash extensions, micro blading, nail art, Umecare and several other high-quality brands.

The Genevieve International Academy founder and MD, Nilanthi Geneview  Weerasinghe  said nail technology  is a highly  paid industry all over the world. Commenting on the graduation ceremony she added ,  ‘This is not the closure  of their learning but we want to appreciate them for what they have learned and  see what future they have.’ 

Nailspa Ltd, founded and fully owned by Nilanthi Genevieve Weerasinghe, is a nail salon network built to upscale nail care, focusing on providing professional nail services in a pleasurable environment, showcasing a well-designed interior equipped with a television screen and at-request refreshments. Nailspa also sells a variety of premium nail care products that is on display at all outlets. NailSpa Ltd.  began in 2003 with a dream, a vision and a strong girl who wanted to make   every woman look her best with just a little touch of glamour and glitter on her nails. Nail art became a much sought-after fashion in this year, setting the stage for her dream to become a long and successful ride. This was just the first step in a journey that was born of pure artistic flair and a skilled team that changed the way women feel.