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Manicure
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Join the Thriving Nail Services Profession
The nail salon business is booming, and our 300-hour Manicure course will prepare you for success in the industry by delivering the skills and knowledge you need to achieve a NJ Manicure license.
Learn the basics of manicure, pedicure, sanitation, and infection control, as well as advanced techniques like gels, acrylics, and nail art. You’ll also gain a competitive edge with lessons in waxing, a specialty offered by most nail salons, and spa management, to become familiar with the business side of nails and expand your options in the field.
All classes are taught in a newly-constructed, state-of-the-art school facility, built with custom details tailored to the needs of each curriculum to enhance the learning experience for our students.
Professional Paths
- Nail Technician
- Product Educator
- Sales Representative
- Retail Sales and Management
Course Curriculum
This course is offered in English and Spanish.
| Manicure Curriculum Details | Theory | Practice | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Shop Operations and State Laws, Rules & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Professional Image, Hygiene & Related Practices | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Decontamination & Infection Control | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Manicuring & Pedicuring | 10 | 45 | 55 |
| Diseases & Disorders of the Nail | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Anatomy of the Hand, Arm, Foot & Leg | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Nail Tips & Extensions | 5 | 25 | 30 |
| Nail Wraps | 5 | 25 | 30 |
| Nail Gels | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Sculptured Nails | 10 | 30 | 40 |
| Nail Art | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| The Skin and its Diseases | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Removal of Unwanted Hair | 10 | 30 | 40 |
| First Aid | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Chemicals & Chemistry Relating to Products | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| TOTAL | 130 | 170 | 300 |
Course Schedules
We offer an evening schedule, so you can achieve an education while managing your other responsibilities.
| Schedule Type | Days | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time | Monday through Thursday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 13.5 Weeks |
| Evening | Monday through Thursday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 19 Weeks |
| Evening (English and Spanish) | Monday through Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 25 Weeks |