The Manicuring Program
Nail Tech School - Springfield, MO
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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Program Details
MANICURING (400 HOURS)
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
| TUITION – MANICURING | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,120.00 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 25.00 |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 860.38 |
| Textbooks (non-refundable) | 592.76 |
| Digital Kit (non-refundable) | 545.95 |
| Sales tax (9.1%) (non-refundable) | 181.91 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $6,401.00 |
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Manicuring 400 | $10.30 |
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:
- July 14, 2025 - Manicuring
- September 29, 2025 - Manicuring
- November 10, 2025 - Manicuring
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
MANICURING COURSE TEXTBOOKS
Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks at an additional cost from the published tuition. The pricing information below may vary by vendor.
1 CIMA for Milady Standard Nail Technology ISBN: 9780357812570 $379.70
1 Tammy Taylor Nail Instruction TTNI $167.23
Sales Tax (9.1%): $49.77
TOTAL: $596.70
Textbooks may be purchased from the school or from an independent vendor. If the student plans to purchase their textbooks from an independent vendor, they should inform the admissions team prior to signing the enrollment agreement.
ADVANCED MANICURING (600 HOURS)
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Advance Manicuring (600 hour):
| TUITION – ADVANCED MANICURING | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,180.00 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 25.00 |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| Technical Kit* | 860.38 |
| Textbooks (non-refundable) | 592.76 |
| Digital Kit (non-refundable) | 545.95 |
| Sales tax (9.1%) (non-refundable) | 181.91 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $8,461.00 |
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Advanced Manicuring 600 | $10.30 |
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:
- July 14, 2025 - Advance Manicuring
- August 18, 2025 - Advance Manicuring
- September 29, 2025 - Advance Manicuring
- November 10, 2025 - Advance Manicuring
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
MANICURING COURSE TEXTBOOKS
Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks at an additional cost from the published tuition. The pricing information below may vary by vendor.
1 CIMA for Milady Standard Nail Technology ISBN: 9780357812570 $379.70
1 Tammy Taylor Nail Instruction TTNI $167.23
Sales Tax (9.1%): $49.77
TOTAL: $596.70
Textbooks may be purchased from the school or from an independent vendor. If the student plans to purchase their textbooks from an independent vendor, they should inform the admissions team prior to signing the enrollment agreement.
Distance Education
Paul Mitchell The School Springfield offers two options for its Advanced Manicuring 600 program, one which provides 150 hours of the course via hybrid distance learning, and the second option requires all of the training to take place within our campus.
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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 Springfield Financial Aid Leader.
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