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The Nail Program

Nail Technician School - Rapid City, SD

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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Nail Technology

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

TUITION – NAIL TECHNOLOGY (400 Hours) COST
Tuition $3,800.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) $25.00
Technical Kit* $716.91
Textbooks (non-refundable) $174.91
Digital Kit (non-refundable) $312.39
Education Kit (non-refundable) $255.00
Shipping Fees (non-refundable) $47.38
Sales Tax (non-refundable) $93.41
TOTAL COSTS $5,425.00

How long will it take?

School Required Hours

 

Commitment to Complete Program: 1500 hours

When can I get started?

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

 

  • 06/27/2025 Nails
  • 10/17/2025 Nails

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 Tammy Taylor eBook Digital Access; ISBN: 978-0-578-25978-9

Cost: $174.91

Nail Technology 600 hr.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Tuition $5,700.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) $25.00
Technical Kit* $1,276.07
Textbooks (non-refundable) $174.91
Digital Kit (non-refundable) $312.39
Education Kit (non-refundable) $255.00
Shipping Fees (non-refundable) $53.20
Sales Tax (non-refundable) $128.43
TOTAL COSTS $7,925.00
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:

 

  • 06/27/2025 Nails
  • 10/17/2025 Nails

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 Tammy Taylor eBook Digital Access; ISBN: 978-0-578-25978-9Cost: $174.91
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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 Rapid City Financial Aid Leader.

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Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City
ADDRESS

333 omaha street suite 6 & 7 , rapid city, SD 57701

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Cosmetology Programs, Esthetics Programs, Massage Therapy, Nail Programs

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Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City
FAFSA CODE

016231

ADDRESS

333 Omaha Street Suite 6 & 7,
Rapid City, SD 57701

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605.348.4247

ENTITY NAME

Headlines Academy, Inc., dba Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City

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Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

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