Nails Specialty

Department of Human Services

 

The Nails Specialty program trains students for employment as registered nail specialists. During the course, students receive hands-on, clinical experience in MTC’s on-campus nails salon. The course includes instruction in safety and proper sanitation, manicuring, pedicuring, application of nail enhancements, art techniques, and more.

 

Steps to Enrollment Apply now

180 Hours, approximately 2 & half months (10 weeks)

Days: Monday – Thursday

9:00am – 2:00pm

Upcoming Classes Start

7/22/24 – 9/23/24,

10/7/24 – 12/12/24,

1/13/25 – 3/25/25

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

$1,420.00

(**All fees subject to change)

2024-2025 Nails Specialty Cost Sheet
  • General Admissions Procedures Apply
  • 16 years & older may apply
  • Participation in an Information Session
  • High School Diploma – Standard or GED recommended
  • High School Transcript

MTC Main Campus

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$22,480 to $48,540*

*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.

Employers

  • Nails by Tamika
  • Generations Family Salon
  • Drip House Nails
  • Royals Hair & Nails Studio

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Nails Specialty Master Plan of Instruction

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Acrylic & gel applications
  • Nail Art
  • Professional ethics
  • Professional development & entrepreneurship
  • Florida cosmetology laws, rules, and ethics

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

State of Florida Nails Specialty Certification

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Salons
  • Spas
  • Sales / Product Representative
  • Trainers/Instructors
  • Traveling Platform Artists
  • Cruise Ships
  • Resorts
  • Spas
  • Entrepreneur

81%

COMPLETION RATE*

84%

PLACEMENT RATE*

100%

LICENSURE RATE*

Business Advisors

  • Allison Wilkinson | Therapeutic Touch Aesthetics & Body
  • Denise Souko | Absolutely Beautiful you
  • Ivy Hong | Ivy Nails and Spa
  • Nicole Vizzini | Escape Salon/Spa
  • Peggy James | Perfect 10 Salon Co.
  • Rachel Healy | Nails Envy
  • Robbin Wilkinson | Licensed Aesthetician
  • Tamika Gadson | Nails By Tamika

Steps To Enrollment

  • Step 1

    Complete & Submit Online Application.  Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.

    Please check AGE requirements before applying at https://mariontc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Schedule-Age-Requirements.pdf

  • Step 2

    Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

    SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.

  • Step 3

    Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
    Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

  • Step 4

    You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.

  • Step 5

    Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
    Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.