The Manicurist program is designed to train you in basic manipulative skills, safety, proper work habits and desirable attitudes necessary for entry-level positions as a nail technician or a related career avenue. We use OPI and Gelousy for the Nail Program at Designing Beauty Academy.
Your program consists of 20 credit hours of instruction in theory and practical skill development, as required for the manicurist licensing exam administered by the State of Colorado's Office of Barber and Cosmetology. Theory and practice material is followed by laboratory activities. You must complete the theory and practice segments and receive a passing grade before participating in laboratory activities.
You will be expected to learn the information and master the skills to complete the program and pass the Colorado Manicurist licensing exam, while acquiring the professional attitudes and habits necessary to obtain an entry-level nail technician job and then advance along the profession's career path.
Manicurist five-month program, 20 credit hours
Wednesday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:15 pm
| Tuition | $4,800.00 |
| Registration Fees | 100.00 |
| Kit, Uniform and Books | 600.00 |
| $5,500.00 | |
| *prices subject to change | |
Designing Beauty Academy uses Milady's Art & Science of Nail Technology text, published by Thomson Delmar Learning, the world's number one publisher of beauty training materials and professional reference books.
The Academy is also a member of OPI's National School Program and uses OPI's On-The-Go kit for our Nail Technology students which contains everything you need to jumpstart your career. OPI is the World Leader in Professional Nail Care.
- Manicuring & Pedicuring
- 7 credits
- Nail Structure, Growth & Anatomy, Diseases & Disorders of the Nail, Theory of Massage, Massage Manipulations, Manicure Procedures & Techniques, Pedicure Procedures & Techniques
- Application of Artificial Nails
- 5 credits
- Chemistry & Safety for Artificial Nail Enhancements, Sculptured Nail Applications, Nail Tip Application & Overlays, Nail Wrap Application & Techniques
- Laws, Rules & Regulations
- 1 credit
- Local, State & Federal Laws and Statutes, School Rules, Regulations & Policies
- Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship
- 1 credit
- Interpersonal Skills, Communication & Human Relations, Professionalism, Management & Ethics, Salesmanship Skills & Traits
- Disinfection, Sanitation & Safe Work Practices
- 6 credits
- Bacteriology & Infection Control, Sanitation Practices in the Workplace, Patron Protection, Draping, Material Safety Data Sheets, OSHA in the workplace, Standards & Regulations, Public Sanitation Methods, Chemical Agents, Types, Classifications, Safe Use & Handling
- Total
- 20 credits
- At Designing Beauty Academy 20 credits is equivalent to 600 hours of training.
