Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist programs prepare individuals to shape fingernails and toenails, remove unwanted skin and blemishes, apply polish and cosmetics to nails, and function as licensed manicurists or nail technicians/specialists. Includes instruction in manicuring theory; skin anatomy; nail growth, irregularities, and diseases; sterilization and sanitation; equipment and table maintenance; cuticle, blemish, and rough skin removal; nail filing, shaping, and polishing; cream application and extremity massage; nail sculpture and design art; product storage and use; customer service; laws and regulations; and business practices.

Students who are interested in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist can study up to a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Right now, 978 students are granted some level of degree in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist in the state of Puerto Rico compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist is $33,350.