Nail Technician 23-24

Due to an extensive waitlist, this program is currently not accepting ADULT applications at the Rockwell Campus for any daytime offerings (AM, PM, or Fulltime). If you would like to be contacted when this application re-opens for adults, please complete this form OR check back to our website at a later date. If you are interested in our Evening Program at the Rockwell Campus, you may still apply today. If you are interested in this program at another campus, you may still apply for that campus for any available timeslot.

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 $5 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 ($5) 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.

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At A Glance

Open To

High school juniors and seniors, adult students

Campus

Reno, Rockwell

Total Hours Required

600

Length

Part-time, daytime only: 10 months of instruction

Full-time daytime: 5 months of instruction

Full-time evening: 7 months of instruction

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

Times

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

Student Resources

Uniform Purchase Instructions - Reno Uniform Purchase Instructions - Rockwell Textbook Info

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

Licensure / Certifications

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

Tuition & Fees

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

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.