The Nail Program
Nail Technician School - Rhode Island
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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Nail Technician
Nail Course Overview
Course Hours: 300 clock hours The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.
Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 60 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
Clinic Learning Experience: The remaining 240 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area, gaining practical experience.
Nail Course Outline
Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Rhode Island for the nail specialist program
Core Curriculum: This 60-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic nails procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete clinic practical worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 240 hours will be spent in the clinic classroom. You will dress, act, and work like a salon industry professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.
Theory Classroom Learning Experience: Your theory classroom time from 240 to 300 hours will be spent 4 days a week in theory class, based on Pivot Point curriculum. This is an hourly class and requires 30 hours to graduate from the nail specialist program.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
| TUITION – Nail Technician | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,000.00 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 25.00 |
| Technical Kit (non-refundable) | 705.00 |
| Textbook (non-refundable) | 225.65 |
| Sales Tax (non-refundable) | 65.15 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $4,020.80 |
*Any used and/or opened items in the Paul Mitchell Technical Kit are considered unreturnable equipment. Returnable equipment must be returned within 20 days of withdrawal in their original state, no exceptions. All returned equipment will be assessed a 25% restocking fee.
How long will it take?
Schedule:
Part Time Day
Monday – Thursday
9:30am – 3:30pm
22 hours per week for 300 hours total
The curriculum involves 300 hours to satisfy Rhode Island state requirements. The course includes instruction and practical experience in acrylic nails, gel nails, manicures, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing. *Students are prepared for an entry level nail specialist
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- July 14, 2025 Day Nails
- September 8,2025 Night Nails
- November 3, 2025 Day Nails
Required textbooks
1 Pivot Point International: Salon Fundamentals Nails Textbook ISBN-13: 978-0-9779961-8-6
1 Pivot Point International: Salon Fundamentals Nails Study Guide ISBN-13: 978-0-9779961-9-3
1 Pivot Point International: Salon Fundamentals Nails Exam Prep ISBN-13: 978-0-9789765-1-4
TOTAL $225.65
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