NAIL TECHNICIAN
nail tech·ni·cian
a person employed to give manicures, pedicures, and other cosmetic treatments for the nails.
Full-Time 4 Months / Part-Time 5.5 Months 600 Hours
The professional course in manicuring requires the satisfactory completion of 600 hours training. This will entitle you to take the Tennessee State Board of Manicuring Examination for the Tennessee Manicuring License. The instructional methods used to teach are from the Milady’s textbook and practical hands on training. This program provides opportunities for each student to develop a professional personality for working in the dynamic field of manicuring.
The suggested curriculum for the Nail Technician Course is as follows:
General: 150 Hours
Sterilization, Sanitation and Bacteriology
Anatomy and Physiology
State Law, Salon Management, Ethics
Chemical: 150 Hours
Product Knowledge
Manicuring and Pedicuring
EPA and OSHA Requirements
Physical: 300 Hours
Massage, Manicuring and Pedicuring
Nail Care, Nail Artistry, Nail Wraps
Sculptured Nails, Nail Tips, Gel Nails, Nail Safety
U.V. Gel Laminate, and Nail Artistry
Total Hours: 600 Hours
Required Total: 600 Hours
Curriculum Total: 600 Hours
*Orientation is included under General section of the curriculum.