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2025-2026 Catalog

Nail Technology/Manicurist, Certificate

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This 300 hour licensing program teaches students all areas of Nail Technology and hair removal including manicuring, pedicuring, nail art, artificial enhancements – acrylic, gel, dip powder and gel polish, eyebrow shaping, facial waxing and large area waxing.

Our industry partnerships, unique curriculum and passion for the beauty industry are why we continue to have outstanding pass rates on the NJ State Licensing Exam. The demand for qualified Nail Technicians is growing. Begin your Manicurist career today

Nail Technology

In this course you will be taught the basic skills and techniques to prepare you to work as a Nail Technician. This course covers:

  • Nail Diseases and Disorders
  • Decontamination and Infection Control
  • Anatomy of the hand, arm, foot and leg
  • Nail Art
  • The Skin and its Diseases
  • Chemicals & Chemistry Relating to Products
  • Natural Nail manicuring and pedicuring
  • Natural nail repair
  • Artificial Enhancements – Nail tip and sculptured extensions Gel and Acrylic (odorless)
  • Natural nail enhancements – gel polish and dip polish
  • Hair removal – facial waxing and body waxing including leg, arm and underarm

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