Nail Technology Course
The nail technology course is 600 hours. You can start anytime.
There are no set start dates unless there is a waiting list.
Classes are Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. We are closed on Holidays.
The class is broken into two sessions. THEORY and PRACTICAL.
THEORY is held Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:00am and follows a set schedule.
Each topic is covered at least three times, so if you miss a specific lecture, make sure you attend the next one.
PRACTICAL is held Monday thru Friday from 10:15am to 4:30pm and follows the student.
Each topic/skill advances each week, or every other week if you are part time,
but you can progress faster if the instructor signs off.
After completing 100 hours, you are allowed to service real clients.
After 500 hours you can take the practical test at school.
After 600 hours (graduated), you can sign up for the THEORY and STATE LAW exam
at the Nevada Cosmetology Board for $125 testing fee.
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STEP 1
CHOOSE SCHEDULE:
FULL TIME: 5 days a week or average 40 hrs. per week, you can graduate in 15 weeks,
but you have up to 17 weeks to complete the course. Tuition is $3,995*
PART TIME 1: 4 days a week or average 32 hrs. per week, you can graduate in 19 weeks,
but you have up to 21 weeks to complete the course. Tuition is $4,495*
PART TIME 2: 3 days a week or average 24 hrs. per week, you can graduate in 25 weeks,
but you have up to 27 weeks to complete the course. Tuition is $4,995*
PART TIME 3: 2 days a week or average 16 hrs. per week, you can graduate in 38 weeks,
but you have up to 40 weeks to complete the course. Tuition is $5,495*
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STEP 2
CHOOSE TOOL KIT:
BRING YOUR OWN: $15 (Logo Apron)
BASIC KIT: $250
PRO KIT: $700
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STEP 3
CHOOSE BOOK:
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Milady Standard Nail Tech & Foundations 8th edition: $150
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Milady Standard Nail Tech 8th edition (Vietnamese): $88
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Milady Standard Nail Tech & Foundations 8th edition (Spanish): $160
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STEP 4
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Add it all up to come up with your total.
The total can be split into the following payments.
FULL TIME: Half is due before starting and half is due in week 7.
PART TIME 1: Half is due before starting and half is due in week 9.
PART TIME 2: Half is due before starting and half is due in week 12.
PART TIME 3: Half is due before starting and half is due in week 19.
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Prices shown above are cash discounted prices. If you pay via debit or credit card add 3%.
Prerequisite: Successfully completed 10th grade or its equivalent and min 17 years old.
Valid SS# or ITN
* Tuition prices excludes books, Tool Kit and Student Fee.
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Topics covered
Life Skills
Professional Image
Communicating for Success
The Healthy Professional
Infection Control
Chemistry & Chemistry Safety
Electricity & Electrical Safety
Career Planning
On the Job
The Beauty Business
History & Career Opportunities
General Anatomy and Physiology
Skin Structure, Disorders & Diseases
Nail Structure, Disorders & Diseases
Nail Product Chemistry
Manicuring
Pedicuring
Hand & Foot Massage
Electric Filing
Nail Tips & Forms
Nail Resin Systems
Monomer Liquid & Polymer Powder Nail
Gel Nail Enhancements
Apres Gel - X
Dipping Powder
PolyGel
Basic and Advanced Nail Art
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Additional Topics covered:
Understanding of Home vs. Professional Tools
The difference when painting with Nail Polish vs. Gel Polish
How to paint with a nearly empty bottle
Painting vs. Blending and why is blending important
Right and wrong way to remove Polish, Gel polish, Dipping Powder, Acrylic, HardGel & Apres Gel-X
How to make your Gel Mani last 3+ Weeks
What causes lifting and how to prevent it
What clients look for when getting their mani and pedi services
How to quickly build a clientele and have repeat business
How to perform full services from beginning to end
Tips and Tricks to be efficient and fast
How to perform dipping powder services*
How to perform Apres Gel-X services*
Soak off Gels vs. Non-Soak off Gels
How to properly shape nails and what they supposed to look like
Pros and Cons: 1099 Contractor vs. W-2 Employee
How to Ace your interview and get hired
Basic & Intermediate level Nail Arts/Designs
How to do 3D flowers
How to apply Chrome so it doesn't come off and lasts
How to apply Flawless Matte finish on Polish and Gel polish
How to do Cateyes and Cateyes design
How to draw French, Reverse French
How to properly apply Rockstar and how to remove it
How to do Ombre fade with Acrylic and Gel Polish
How to apply Transfer Foils, Tapes, Stickers, Water decals so they don't come off in a few days
How to properly place and secure stones so they stay on
Basic and Advance Marbling
How to draw Curves and Straight Lines
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