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 Rapid City 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 Technology

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

Tuition $3,300.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) 200.00
Technical Kit & Books (non-refundable) 1,400.00
TOTAL COST $ 4,900.00

**The Nail Technology course is not financial aid approved.

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:

06/20/2022 - NAILS
09/12/2022 - NAILS
11/14/2022 - NAILS
01/16/2023 N

Technical Kit

1 Turbo Electric Nail File
1 Flexible Practice Hand
1 Manicure tools set
1 Nail Art Stripping Brushes
1 Disposable face masks
1 Disinfectant Wipes
1 99% Isopropyl alcohol 16 oz
1 Pure Acetone 16 oz
1 Deep Dish Manicure Bowl
12 Emery Boards
12 Hardwood manicure sticks
100 ct Fanta Nail Wipes
1 Dr. Nail Stainless Steel Foot File w/ refills
1 Tammy Taylor Acrylic Kit
1 Tammy Taylor Sculpt Kit
1 Tammy Taylor Gel Kit
1 Tammy Taylor UV/LED Lamp
1 Paul Mitchell Apron
1 Paul Mitchell 4 oz Hand Sanitizer
1 Paul Mitchell Metal Cart

ACCESSORIES

1 Name Tag
5 Hanging Name Tags

Required textbooks

1 Milady’s Hard Cover Nail Technology
1 E-Book
1 IPad

Nails Learning Package

1 Be Nice (or Else!) E-Book
1 Plugged in (assess to Masters Library while enrolled)
1 Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future app

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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 Rapid City 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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