Nail Technology Course Specifics

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Become a Nail Technician in North or South Carolina! This is a 300-hour course that prepares you for the state board exams!


2026 Nail Technology Program:

Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  Graduate as soon as 10 weeks


2026 Start Dates

January 6, 2026

March 17, 2026

May 19, 2026

August 4, 2026

October 6, 2026


Fees:

Total                                                            $3400.00


Tuition(300 hours x $8.00 per hour)   $2400.00  
Enrollment fee $100                                  

Kit and books $900                                    

                   
Down Payment $1,600.00

  • Enrollment fee $100
  • Kit, books and supplies $900
  • Partial tuition payment $600


Balance tuition $225. paid each week on Tuesday, beginning the week you begin class until paid in full. 


We do not accept VA benefits or offer Financial Aid. 


It is $168.00 for your state board exams that will be paid to the testing company Prov.  Your license will be $20 to be paid to NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. 


How do you enroll?  Call our admissions office at 704.521.2911 Option 2.

  • Stop by any time we are open for a tour!
  • Submit the online application.
  • Confirm start dates and availability. 
  • Make down payment to secure your spot in a class.


What You'll Learn

Young Nails Acrylic and Hard Gel

Manicures and Pedicures

Gel X

Sculpting

Encapsulation

3D Nail Art

Marbling

Transfer Foils

Advanced shaping

E-file and bits

Hand Art

Dip System

Color Blocking

Blooming Gel

Ombre

and more!


Why Students Choose Academy of Nails & Esthetics

At Academy of Nails & Esthetics, you are not just a student — you’re part of a family.


We offer

• Small class sizes

• Positive, uplifting atmosphere

• Instructors who teach with heart and experience

• A curriculum designed for real success

• Hands-on training for confidence

• A safe, mature, respectful environment


Uniform:

All nail technology students in training shall wear clean white scrub tops, clean black scrub bottoms and clean closed-toes shoes.  These are purchased by the student at any uniform shop. (The uniform is not provided by the school.)  You will be given a name tag that is to be worn at all times.