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
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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 Evening: September 16, 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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