Nail Program · 800 Hours
Nail Technician / Esthetician, 800 Hours
An 800-hour combined program that pairs skincare and nail services into one versatile credential, built for students who want to offer a fuller menu of spa and nail services from day one.
Two specialties, one program
This combined 800-hour program provides comprehensive training in both skincare and nail services, preparing students for versatile careers in the beauty and spa industry. Through classroom instruction and hands-on practice, you gain the technical skills and professional knowledge needed to perform a wide range of services safely and effectively, facials and extractions alongside acrylics, gel, and nail art.
Real client work throughout
As with every program at the academy, hands-on experience working with real clients under instructor supervision runs throughout the 800 hours rather than being saved for the final weeks. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply for and take the state licensing examination for nail technician and esthetician services, a single credential covering both specialties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the combined program instead of separate nail and esthetician tracks?
The combined 800-hour path builds both specialties together, which is well suited to students who want to offer a fuller spa menu, facials and nail services, without completing two separate standalone programs.
Program Overview
- Program Length
- 800 Hours
- Tuition
- Contact for pricing
- Outcome
- Eligible to sit for the state licensing examination for nail technician and esthetician services
Curriculum Highlights
- Skin analysis and professional facial treatments
- Cleansing, exfoliation, masks, and advanced facial techniques
- Hair removal methods including waxing
- Basic makeup application and skincare product knowledge
- Manicure and pedicure techniques
- Nail shaping, cuticle care, and nail health fundamentals
- Acrylic and gel nail application and enhancements
- Nail art and decorative techniques
- Sanitation, safety, and infection control practices
- Client consultation and professional customer service
- Hands-on experience working with real clients under instructor supervision
