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The Nail Program

Nail Technician School - San Francisco, 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 Academy
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

TUITION — Nail Technology
Tuition $6,400.00
Registration Fee 150.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) (non refundable) 0.00
Student Kit Fee (non refundable)* 1,975.00
TOTAL COSTS $8,525.00

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:

 

  • Nail Technology Evening: July 29, 2025
  • Nail Technology: August 5th, 2025
  • Nail Technology Evening: September 30, 2025

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

CIMA Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8th Edition ISBN 978-0-35-781257-0
$295.15

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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 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology Financial Aid Leader.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
ADDRESS

1067 folsom st , san francisco, CA 94103

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Barbering Programs, Cosmetology Programs, Esthetics Programs, Hairstyling, Nail Programs

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San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
FAFSA CODE

041413

ADDRESS

1067 Folsom St,
San Francisco, CA 94103

Main

415-355-1734

ENTITY NAME

SAN FRANCISCO INSTITUTE OF ESTHETICS & COSMETOLOGY INC, dba San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology

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San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology 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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