The Nail Program
Nail Technician School
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.
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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The Nail Program Details
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
| TUITION – Manicure 600 | |
| Tuition | $5,500.00 |
| Registration Fee | 100.00 |
| TDLR Student Permit Fee (non-refundable) | 25.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 1,407.88 |
| Textbook (non-refundable) | 445.20 |
| Sales Tax (non-refundable) | 152.88 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $7,630.96 |
Students have the option to purchase the iPad for an additional $297.51 + $24.54 sales tax, for a total of $322.05.
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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Program Schedule Options
| SAN ANTONIO MANICURE 600 PROGRAM SCHEDULE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4- Day | Tuesday – Friday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM | 28 hrs per week |
| 4- Day | Tuesday – Friday Tuesday – Friday |
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Week 1-4) 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (Week 4-End of Program) |
28 hrs per week 20 hrs per week |
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 Pivot Point Nail Technology eBook & Digital Set $364.00
- 1 Qnity $81.20
A digital curriculum that is a financial literacy program specifically designed for students in the beauty industry.
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Funding Your Education
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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