The Nail Technician Diploma program prepares students with critical knowledge and skills to enter the exciting industry of Nail Technology. An ideal profession for students that posses creativity, artistic ability, passion and enjoy interacting with people. The key focus of the program is to teach students through intensive lectures and practical demos the most important tools and skills used when working in a full service salon. With great attention paid to sterilization and bacteriology, implementing the highest standard of sterilization to minimize the spread of bacteria and infection in a nail salon.

Students are taught with industry-recognized products ranging from OPI, China Glaze, Essie, Zoya, Gehwol, Star Nails and more.

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Nail Technician program, graduates are qualified to gain employment in many areas of the industry. Ideally nail technicians’ work towards becoming self–employed. While, others choose to work within diverse parts of the industry with or as nail tech buyers/distributors or in a full service salon/spa as a certified nail technician.

Curriculum

• Sterilization & Sanitation
• Bacteriology
• Safety Regulations and Bylaws
• Nail Disorders/ Diseases (Hands, Nails & Feet)
• Anatomy & Physiology of Hands, Arms and feet
• Client Care/Consultations
• Professional Ethics, communication and appears
• Problem Solving
• Proper Setup for Treatments
• Natural Nail Care
• Manicures/Pedicures
• Polish Application (traditional, French and American)
• Paraffin Treatment
• Spa Treatments (Hands and Feet)
• Massage (Hands, Arms, Feet and lower legs)
• Procedures
• Nail Cosmetics (Hands, feet and toes)
• Nail Designing (Free hand)
• UV Gel Nails
• Acrylic Nails
• Fiberglass Nails
• Silk Wrap Nails
• Overlays (acrylic and gel)
• Nail Mending
• Nail Repair
• Nail Maintenance
• Salon Business Management