Manicuring
Nail Technician School - Arkansas
Discover the technical, business, and service skills required in this exciting field, from creativity to product knowledge to nail enhancements, and customer service.
Technical Areas Covered
- Art, design and trends for manicures and pedicures
- Basic, French and American manicures
- Conditioning oil manicures
- Moisturizing wax treatments
- Arm massages
- Pedicures and foot massages
- Nail designs
- Nail gels, tips and wraps
- Acrylic nails
- Safety, sterilization and sanitation
- Massage techniques for hands, arms and feet
- And much more
STUDENT KIT
One of the most exciting days for our Future Professionals is the day they get to unwrap their very own professional kit. It’s packed with all the essentials—professional manicure and pedicure tools, nail enhancement tools, and much more—so you’re ready to succeed in school and launch your dream career.
Digital Support
When you have the latest technology and resources at your fingertips, you’ll be more successful in school and in your career. Future Professionals have on-the-go access to schoolwork, advice from industry leaders, Paul Mitchell cutting and coloring apps, our exclusive Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future curriculum and much more.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Manicuring Details
SOC 39-5092.00, CIP code: 12.0410
The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy Arkansas state requirements. The course of study includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation & development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, as well as sanitation, Arkansas state laws & regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.
*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level manicurist.
This program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
| TUITION – Manicuring | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,000.00 |
| Application Fee (nonrefundable) | 25.00 |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| Technical Kit | 860.38 |
| Textbook (nonrefundable) | 546.93 |
| Digital Kit (nonrefundable) | 410.00 |
| Sales Tax (10%) (nonrefundable) | 180.73 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $8,098.04 |
How long will it take?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 600 hours
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- June 16th, 2025 Manicuring
- August 4th, 2025 Manicuring
- November 10th, 2025 Manicuring
Student educational materials
- Plugged In App
- Connecting to My Future App
- Be Nice or Else iBook ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7
- CourseKey Skills Tracker
Required textbooks
1 CIMA for Milady Standard Nail Technology; ISBN 13: 9781285080475, $379.70
1 Tammy Taylor Nail Instruction, $167.23
Sales Tax (10%) (nonrefundable), $54.69
Total: $601.61
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Funding Your Education
Curious about your future as a nail technician? There are a wide variety of financial aid options out there—and we’re here to help you find them. Get information about tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and more from our helpful Arkansas Financial Aid Leader.
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