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Manicurist Program

Nail Technician School - Milwaukee, WI

Successful nail artists are creative people with a strong sense of design and masterful technical abilities. They also need to be savvy business people who keep up with industry trends, treat their clients to the best possible service, and understand how to market and manage their business. From creativity to product knowledge to nail enhancement, our program gives you the skill set you’ll need to begin a career in the nail industry.

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

Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.

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Manicurist ProgramDetails

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

 

TUITION – Manicurist
Tuition $2,250.00
Application Fee (nonrefundable) 10.00
Registration Fee 90.00
Technical Kit* 1,620.00
Textbook (non-refundable) 180.00
Digital Kit (non-refundable) 458.84
Sales Tax (non-refundable)    99.00
TOTAL COSTS   $4,707.84

The manicurist program is not Title IV eligible.

How long will it take?

School Required Hours

 

Commitment to Complete Program: 300 hours

When can I get started?

Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:

 

Please check back later for class start dates.

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 WKBK Milady Standard Nail Technology ISBN: 9781337786560
1 SWB Milady Standard Foundations ISBN: 9781337095273
1 Milady Standard Nail Tech ISBN: 9781337786553
1 Milady Standard Foundations ISBN: 9781337095259
Textbook Bundle $ 180.00

Distance Education

Distance Education Learning Experience: Students enrolled in the program with distance education will complete a portion of their education through online learning.

TUITION CALCULATOR

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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 Milwaukee Financial Aid Leader.

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HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Contact us today and a member of our Enrollment Team will get back to you right away and answer all your questions.

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Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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