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The Nail Program

Nail Technician - in Pasadena, 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

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

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The Nail Program Details

Nail Care
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

Tuition $1,625.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (nonrefundable) 0.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) 100.00
Technical Kit, Equipment, Textbooks, Supplies (nonrefundable) * 300.00
Kit Sales Tax (10.25%) (non-refundable) * 30.75
TOTAL COSTS  $2,055.75

This is the estimated schedule of total charges for the entire educational program assuming you do not exceed the scheduled hours.
* Amount is refundable during the cancellation period. 

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:

 

Please check back later for class start dates.

Student educational materials

  • The Makeup System App
  • Plugged In App
  • Connecting to My Future App
  • Makeup Portfolio
  • Be Nice or Else iBook ISBN-13: 978-0-974-993-99-7
  • CourseKey Skills Tracker

Required textbooks

1 Pivot Point Fundamentals: Nails (2022); eBook Set; ISBN: 978-1-957642-39-0

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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 Pasadena Financial Aid Leader.

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Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena
ADDRESS

825 e. green street , pasadena, CA 91101

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Barbering Programs, Cosmetology Programs, Skin Care Program

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Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena
FAFSA CODE

041387

ADDRESS

825 E. Green Street,
Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone

626-284-2863

ENTITY NAME

Cao Institute Of Aesthetics, The, dba Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena

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