About this Major

Manicurists provide services to customers related to beautifying the hands and feet. Our nail technician training program prepares you for this speciality service career by giving you the opportunity to practice professional techniques and work with real clients in our on-campus salon.

You will learn massage techniques, arm, hand, leg and foot anatomy, manicuring, pedicuring, and various artificial nail applications. Upon completion, students qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering exam for licensing as a manicurist/nail technician. Already licensed nail technicians with two or more years of experience can use this program to take the next step and become a licensed instructor.

Eligible Licensures/Certifications

  • OSBCB Manicurist Exam
  • OSBCB Manicurist License

This career major's curriculum meets the professional licensure requirements for Oklahoma but does not meet the licensure requirements for other states.

Entrance Requirements

Before beginning classes, students enrolled in the Nail Technician career major must provide a birth certificate and high school transcript, as well as a 2x3-inch face photo less than one year old and a cashier's check ($10) payable to the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (OSBCB). A social security number is required on the initial application, and it required to obtain a manicurist/nail technician license from the OSBCB.

High school juniors and seniors, adult students
Reno
Rockwell
600

Part-time, daytime only: 10 months of instruction

Full-time daytime: 5 months of instruction

Full-time evening: 7 months of instruction (Rockwell only)

Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance

Daytime classes, two sessions: Monday — Friday

  • 7:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
  • High school students and part-time adults enroll in either AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.

Evening classes, Rockwell Campus only: Monday — Thursday

  • 3:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Full-time adult students only

Courses

  • Manicures 80 hours
  • Pedicures 80 hours
  • Artificial Nails 160 hours
  • Salon Development 80 hours
  • Bacteriology, Sterilization, Sanitation 40 hours
  • Nail Structure: Composition, Disorders and Diseases 60 hours
  • Nail Art 60 hours
  • Cosmetology Law 40 hours

Costs for High School Students

Tuition & Fees

  • N/A

Licensure / Certifications

  • OSBCB Manicurist registration fee: $10
  • State Board Exam paid by Francis Tuttle

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • 1 set of scrubs provided by Francis Tuttle
  • Shoes - $40.00-$100.00

Total Estimated Costs for High School Students

$45 - $105

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Uniform cost varies depending on which campus a student attends and their clothing size. Details will be provided by the instructor after enrollment. Francis Tuttle will pay the State Board Exam Registration Fee ($35) and the Manicurist/Nail Technician License Fee ($25) after the student obtains a passing score on the state licensure tests. The student will be responsible for the $10 state board registration fee.

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Tuition & Fees

  • $1,706

Licensure / Certifications

  • OSBCB Manicurist registration fee: $5
  • State Board Exam paid by Francis Tuttle

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • 1 set of scrubs provided by Francis Tuttle
  • Shoes - $40.00-$100.00

Total Estimated Costs for In-State Adult Students

$1,766 – 1,826

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Uniform cost varies depending on which campus a student attends and their clothing size. Details will be provided by the instructor after enrollment. Francis Tuttle will pay the State Board Exam Registration Fee ($35) and the Manicurist/Nail Technician License Fee ($25) after the student obtains a passing score on the state licensure tests. The student will be responsible for the $5 state board registration fee.

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Tuition & Fees

  • $2,640

Licensure / Certifications

  • OSBCB Manicurist registration fee: $5
  • State Board Exam paid by Francis Tuttle

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • 1 set of scrubs provided by Francis Tuttle
  • Shoes - $40.00-$100.00

Total Estimated Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

$2,720 - $2,780

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Uniform cost varies depending on which campus a student attends and their clothing size. Details will be provided by the instructor after enrollment. Francis Tuttle will pay the State Board Exam Registration Fee ($35) and the Manicurist/Nail Technician License Fee ($25) after the student obtains a passing score on the state licensure tests. The student will be responsible for the $5 state board registration fee.