Nail Technician
Specialize as a manicurist and learn the importance of good nail care
About this Program
For both men and women, a good manicurist goes a long way toward good health in the hands and feet. Nail technician students prepare for this specialty service career through both classroom learning and in the on-campus salons, where they get the chance to work with real clients.
Students learn massage techniques; arm, hand, leg and foot anatomy; manicuring; pedicuring; and various artificial nail applications.
Upon completion of this program, students qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering exam for licensing as a manicurist/nail technician. Already licensed nail technicians can take our Master Educator course and help other aspiring technicians add their own creativity to this specialized service.
Nail Technician Majors
Nail Master Instructor
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.
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. Due to the extensive education required, qualified instructors in this specialty field are in demand. The curriculum includes teaching methods, learning philosophies, and professional development.
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.
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 all 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.
Courses
- Orientation to Master Instructor 55 hours
- Introduction to Teaching and Curriculum 85 hours
- Course Outline and Development 165 hours
- Teaching — Assisting in Classroom and Clinic 100 hours
- Board Rules, Regulations and Statutes, School Management and Record Keeping 70 hours
- Practice Teaching 125 hours
Tuition & Costs
Costs for In-State Adult Students
Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students
Nail Technician
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.
Licensures / Certifications
- OSBCB Manicurist Exam
- OSBCB Manicurist License
*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.
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.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
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
Tuition & Costs
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 - $105Costs for In-State Adult Students
Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students
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