The Nail Program

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.

IPAD INCLUDED

When you have the latest technology and resources at your fingertips, you’ll be more successful in school and in your career. That’s why every Future Professional at Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa receives 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.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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Nail Technician

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

Tuition $8,900.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) 100.00
Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies (non-refundable) 950.00
Kit Sales Tax (non-refundable) 78.63
TOTAL COSTS $10,028.63

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:

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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

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FUNDING YOUR FUTURE

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 Costa Mesa 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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