The Nail Program
Nail Technician School - Modesto, CA
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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The Nail Program Details
Manicuring
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition $8,700.00
Application Fee (Non-refundable) 25.00
Registration Fee 75.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (Non-refundable) 27.50
Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies (Non-refundable) 2,556.00
TOTAL COSTS $11,383.50
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:
- 1/7/2025 Mani FT
- 1/27/2025 Mani PT
- 2/18/2025 Mani FT
- 3/24/2025 Mani PT
- 4/1/2025 Mani FT
- 5/13/2025 Mani FT
- 5/19/2025 Mani PT
- 7/1/2025 Mani FT
- 7/14/2025 Mani PT
- 9/8/2025 Mani PT
- 9/23/2025 Mani FT
- 11/3/2025 Mani PT
- 11/4/2025 Mani FT
- 12/16/2025 Mani FT
Student educational materials
- 1 Connecting to My Future Book, ISBN 0-9743205-0-1, $19.95
- 1 Be Nice (Or Else!) Book, ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7, $10.00
- 1 Plugged In Apron
- 1 Dollar Camp
Required textbooks
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 6th Edition, Textbook, ISBN – 13: 9781435497689, $115.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 6th Edition, Student Workbook, ISBN-13: 9781435497641, $61.95
- 1 Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 6th Edition, Exam Review, ISBN-13: 9781435497634, $42.95
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Distance Education
Paul Mitchell The School Modesto offers two options for its Manicuring program, one which provides 25% of the course via distance learning, and the second option requires all of the training to take place within our campus.
Manicuring (400 hrs.)
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition $8,700.00
Application Fee (Non-refundable) 25.00
Registration Fee 75.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (Non-refundable) 0.00
Technical Kit (Non-refundable) 1,092.10
Digital Kit (Non-refundable) 1,193.40
Sales Tax (8.88%) (Non-refundable) 203.00
Shipping (Non-refundable) 67.50
TOTAL COSTS $11,356.00
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:
- 1/7/2025 Mani FT
- 1/27/2025 Mani PT
- 2/18/2025 Mani FT
- 3/24/2025 Mani PT
- 4/1/2025 Mani FT
- 5/13/2025 Mani FT
- 5/19/2025 Mani PT
- 7/1/2025 Mani FT
- 7/14/2025 Mani PT
- 9/8/2025 Mani PT
- 9/23/2025 Mani FT
- 11/3/2025 Mani PT
- 11/4/2025 Mani FT
- 12/16/2025 Mani FT
Student educational materials
- 1 Be Nice (Or Else!) Book
- 1 Business Fundamentals
- 1 Plugged In membership (includes access to MASTER Library)
- 1 Coursekey
- 1 Cima
Required textbooks
1 Tammy Taylor eBook Digital Access; ISBN: 978-0-578-25978-9
1 California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations book
1 Health and Safety Course Textbook
1 Health and Safety Course Exam Booklet
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Funding Your Education
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 Modesto Financial Aid Leader.
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