Manicure Program
Do you love nails?
Turn your creativity and practical skills into a career.
Our 600-hour Manicurist course teaches you the theory behind nails along with the hands-on training necessary to pass the Texas State Board examinations and become licensed.
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Students can complete this course in approximately 4 months.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO RENDER QUALITY MANICURING, PEDICURING, NAIL ENHANCEMENTS & SPA SERVICES TO CLIENTS AS WELL AS INFORM THEM OF BASIC THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE PROFESSION BY USING BOTH ACADEMIC LEARNING AND HANDS ON PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. THE STUDENTS ARE EDUCATED IN STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION OF THE HANDS, FEET, NAILS PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND CHEMISTRY, PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & BUSINESS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. MINIMUM COURSE LENGTH, AS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS IS 600 CLOCK HOURS.
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The Manicurist program provides entry-level training for students interested in becoming licensed to provide the public with nail services.
Our Manicuring program curriculum covers the following areas
(total program hours: 600)
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Bacteriology, sanitation and safety: 100 hours
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Theory of the arms and hands: 70 hours
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Professional practices: 80 hours
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Equipment, implements and supplies: 15 hours
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Practical procedures including: 320 hours
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Manicuring​​
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Pedicuring
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Hand, arm and foot massage
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Acrylic Nails
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Gel Polish
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Dip Nails
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Sculptured nails, tips and wraps
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TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS​
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Our courses includes a mixture of traditional lecture theory partnered with hands-on demonstration and practical work on live models. We use traditional textbooks as well as an online classroom resource to ensure understanding and retention of training material
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Demonstration
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Student Salon Activities
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Audio-Visual Aids
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Guest Speakers
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Interactive Lecture
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Labs
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Student Participation
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Field Trips
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Project Activities
CONVENIENT CLASS SCHEDULES​
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We offer full-time and part-time schedules as well as day and evening programs, to allow you to maintain your work schedule and social life during your education.
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Full-time: 30 hours/week course
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Part-time:14 to 20 hours/week course
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Day Classes: 5 days/week (8:30 am to 3:00 pm)
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Evening Classes: 4 to 5 nights/week (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
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SCHEDULE A TOUR!
915-355-3485 OR 915-702-0140
WE ARE ON INITIAL STATUS
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