Nails
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.
Students can complete this course approximately 8 months.
Course Description
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)
Anatomy and Physiology
Nail Structure and Growth
Equipment and Implements
Bacteriology, Sanitation and Safety
Hazardous Chemicals and Ventilation
Business Management
Laws and Rules
Product Chemistry
Practical procedures including:
Manicuring
Pedicuring
Hand, arm, and foot massage
Artificial Nails
Electric Filing
Nail Art
Gel Polish
Dip Nails
Sculptured nails, tips and wraps
Teaching and Learning Methods
Our course 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.
Demonstration
Student Salon Activities
Audio-Visual Aids
Guest Speakers
Interactive Lecture
Labs
Student Participation
Field Trips
Project Activities
Convenient Class Schedules
We know that many of our students balance work and family while pursuing their education. To provide additional flexibility for our students, our 20 hour per week class schedule is as follows:
Monday through Thursday: 5:30pm-10:00pm
Friday*: 5:30pm-7:30pm *theory taught via zoom
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“When I graduated, I felt completely prepared to confidently work in my field, but I was genuinely sad about the thought of leaving them when I was done.
At SBA, you are not just a number - you are treated as family and they take a sincere interest in seeing their students succeed.”