The Nail Program
Nail Technician School in Atlanta, GA
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 your career. That’s why at Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta, our Future Professionals have the option to include an iPad with their student kit, giving them on-the-go access to schoolwork, career advice from industry leaders, Paul Mitchell cutting and coloring apps, our exclusive Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future curriculum and much more.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
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The Nail Program Details
Nail Technician
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
| TUITION – Nail Technician | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,666.00 |
| Application Fee (nonrefundable) | 10.00 |
| Registration Fee | 90.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 1,552.82 |
| Textbooks (nonrefundable) | 180.00 |
| Digital Kit (nonrefundable) | 408.00 |
| Sales Tax | 167.57 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $7,074.39 |
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Nail Technician | $8.89 |
Tuition costs effective January 1, 2026
| TUITION – Nail Technician | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,666.00 |
| Application Fee (nonrefundable) | 10.00 |
| Registration Fee | 90.00 |
| Technology Fee (nonrefundable) | 50.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 1,552.82 |
| Textbooks (nonrefundable) | 180.00 |
| Digital Kit (nonrefundable) | 408.00 |
| Sales Tax | 167.57 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $7,124.39 |
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Nail Technician | $8.89 |
How long will it take?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 525 hours
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
| 2025 | Dates |
|---|---|
| NIGHT SCHOOL: | To be determined |
Required textbooks
1 Tammy Taylor eBook Digital Access; ISBN: 978-0-578-25978-9; $180.00
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