COURSE GUIDE: NAIL PROGRAM

This 150-hour program is jam-packed with lectures, demos and hands-on coursework, giving students a full range of nail education.

Class Descriptions

*Denotes fulfilling State Board exam requirement.

• Sanitation and Safety* — This is of paramount importance in the salon, particularly in the nail industry. The school maintains a high priority in cleanliness and protection for the client as well as the practitioner. Students will learn the importance of maintaining high standards for a clean workplace, sanitizing work tools and implements, the hazards of contamination and effective disinfection in the salon/spa environment.
• Consultation — The first impression and connection with the client is lasting. Students will learn to listen effectively to their clients in order to know what they expect from their service.
• Basic Manicuring* — this class gives the foundation for all other nail services, including table set-up, massage, and cuticle and finishing work.
• Odorless Acrylics — Students will learn the art of applying artificial nails by way of sculpting and the use of tips.
• Gels — Students will learn another variation on artificial nails using gels and light curing.
• Fiberglass Wraps — This class focuses on the application of a fiberglass wrap for fortification of existing nails.
• Nail Wraps and Mending — Using different materials, students will learn how to reinforce and strengthen existing nails or repair torn or broken nails.
• Tip Applications* — Students will learn how to apply and shape artificial tips.
• Natural Nail Manicures — In this class, you will lean the specialty of performing nail services for natural nails only.
• Waterless Manicures — Many salons and spas steer away from the traditional "nail soak" manicures. Students will learn the options you can provide to your clients for an alternative manicure.
• Hot Oil Manicures — Students will learn why this manicure is still a staple in most nail services, using oils, creams or lotions that are warmed for the benefit and the comfort of the client's nails and skin.
• Paraffin Treatments — This class provides students with another way to provide a comforting, specialized treatment for their client's hands and feet.
• Pedicures — For this in-demand service, students will learn how to incorporate their manicure procedures and techniques for the feet.
• Nail Art — This creative, fun class gives students a chance to express their imagination and try their skill at art design.
• Salon Business/Retail — In this class, students will learn valuable retail skills and the business end of the salon and spa industry. This information is integrated throughout the entire program.
• French Manicure — A classic look for the nail, this finish is a soft translucent pink with a white tip.
• Pink and White — this artificial nail enhancement is the same look as the French Manicure without regular polish.
• Interview and Resumes — This class gives an informative and highly useful lesson on building a professional resume including tips on job searching and how successful interview.