The Nail Technician program consists of 600 hours of theory and practical training in the arts and sciences of nail technology, including manicures, pedicures, sculptured nails, artificial nails, air brush techniques, paraffin treatments, retailing, equipment care, business management, etc.
Objectives:
- To develop a knowledge, understanding, skill, and appreciation in the theory and operation of cosmetology arts & sciences.
- To develop habits of good workmanship and the orderly performance of various tasks in the work environment.
- Protect health, safety, and welfare of the public and the workforce.
- To learn to select wisely, care for, and user properly commercial products that are related to the application of treatments.
- To promote mutual esteem, goodwill, harmony and cooperation with professional and related organizations.
- To help the student to prepare for the state board examinations in order to obtain a license to practice.
- To prepare students for entry level jobs in their demanding workforce.
Schedules:
Full-Time (30 hrs/wk)
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Part-Time #1 (22 hrs/wk)
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Part-Time #2 (22 hrs/wk)
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Tuesday - Saturday:
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Tuesday - Wednesday
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Course Listing:
| Course # |
Course Name |
Required Hours |
| Junior Level (1 – 250 Hours) |
| NAIL 110 |
Introduction to the Beauty Industry |
75 |
| NAIL 120 |
Safety & Chemistry |
90 |
| NAIL 200 |
Manicure Theory & Techniques |
85 |
| Senior Level (251 – 600 Hours) |
| NAIL 210 |
Pedicure Theory & Techniques |
85 |
| NAIL 220 |
Nail Sculpting Theory & Techniques |
85 |
| NAIL 230 |
Artificial Nails & Applied Techniques I |
90 |
| NAIL 240 |
Artificial Nails & Applied Techniques II |
40 |
| NAIL 250 |
Nail Art Techniques |
20 |
| NAIL 260 |
Student Competition |
20 |
| NAIL 300 |
State Board Preparation Course |
10 |
| Total Hours Required |
600 |
The state board requires a practice of 525 hours per student for the nail technician program. Atlanta Beauty and Barber Academy has increased our hours to 600 in total. We have made this increase in order to allow the students to have the extra hands on practice to learn nail art & design as well as any new nail techniques which may have arisen during that period of time. We are also Nationally Accredited, so we have made the changes to accommodate the students in the event that they wish to transfer their hours to another state.
Practical Applications:
| Area |
Applications |
| Manicures |
85 |
| Pedicures |
85 |
| Nail Sculpting |
29 |
| Artificial Tips |
20 |
| Fill-Ins |
30 |
| Nail Removal |
20 |
| Drill Usage |
20 |
| Nail Wraps |
20 |
| Nail Art |
10 |
| Airbrush Techniques |
5 |
| Paraffin Treatments |
10 |