The Nail Program
Nail Technician School - Boise, ID
Discover the technical, business, and service skills required in this exciting field, from creativity to product knowledge to nail enhancements, and customer service.
The Nail Program Details
Nail Technology
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
| Tuition | $9,294.00 |
| Registration Fee | 100.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 1,035.16 |
| Textbooks (non-refundable) | 70.00 |
| Digital Kit (non-refundable) | 299.00 |
| Shipping & Handling (non-refundable) | 111.59 |
| Sales Tax (non-refundable) | 84.25 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $10,994.00 |
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:
- February 3, 2025 - Nails
- April 7, 2025 - Nails
- June 9, 2025 - Nails
- August 11, 2025 - Nails
- October 6, 2025 - Nails
- December 1, 2025 - Nails
- 2026 Start Date - Nails
Student educational materials
- 1 Connecting to My Future Book, ISBN 0-9743205-0-1, $17.50
- 1 Be Nice (Or Else!) Book, ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7, $29.95
- 1 Multiple Intelligence Letter, ISB, N/A
- 1 Plugged In Thumb Drive, Plugged In Membership, and MASTERS Audio Club subscription throughout enrollment (minimum 1 year), ISBN, N/A
- 1 Success for the Modern Salon CD, ISBN, N/A, $40.00
- 1 Service Menu Experience, ISBN, N/A
- 1 Nouveau Nail Academy Kit * for specific content of nouveau nail kit please see the Admissions Leader or Financial Aid Leader.
- 1 Apple iPad, N/A $299.00
Required textbooks
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 7th Edition Coursemate ISBN-13: 9781285080734, $162.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 7th Edition Student Workbook ISBN-13: 9781285080512, $61.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 7th Edition Exam Review; ISBN-13:9781285080543, $42.95
Nail Technology 400 Hour
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
| Tuition | $7,292.00 |
| Registration Fee | 100.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 1,035.16 |
| Textbooks (non-refundable) | 70.00 |
| Digital Kit (non-refundable) | 299.00 |
| Shipping & Handling (non-refundable) | 111.59 |
| Sales Tax (non-refundable) | 84.25 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $8,992.00 |
How long will it take?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 400 hours
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- February 3, 2025 - Nails
- April 7, 2025 - Nails
- June 9, 2025 - Nails
- August 11, 2025 - Nails
- October 6, 2025 - Nails
- December 1, 2025 - Nails
- 2026 Start Date - Nails
Student educational materials
- 1 Connecting to My Future Book, ISBN 0-9743205-0-1, $17.50
- 1 Be Nice (Or Else!) Book, ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7, $29.95
- 1 Multiple Intelligence Letter, ISB, N/A
- 1 Plugged In Thumb Drive, Plugged In Membership, and MASTERS Audio Club subscription throughout enrollment (minimum 1 year), ISBN, N/A
- 1 Success for the Modern Salon CD, ISBN, N/A, $40.00
- 1 Service Menu Experience, ISBN, N/A
- 1 Nouveau Nail Academy Kit * for specific content of nouveau nail kit please see the Admissions Leader or Financial Aid Leader.
- 1 Apple iPad, N/A $299.00
Required textbooks
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 7th Edition Coursemate ISBN-13: 9781285080734, $162.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 7th Edition Student Workbook ISBN-13: 9781285080512, $61.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 7th Edition Exam Review; ISBN-13:9781285080543, $42.95
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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 students is the day they get to unwrap their very own technical kit. It’s packed with all the essentials— professional manicure and pedicure tools, nail enhancement tools, and much more—so you’re educationally prepared and ready to start your career journey.
Please note: The Technical kit and kit items pictured are not representative of the kit you will receive and is for sample purposes only. Please see the school catalog for a complete current item list. Purchasing the student kit directly from the school is optional.
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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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 Boise Financial Aid Leader.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.