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Nail Technology Training & Educational Center
Nail Technology Training & Educational Center

Nail Technology Training & Educational Center

Beauty school salon in Norfolk, VA

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The school is licensed and regulated under the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, and its nail, esthetics, cosmetology and waxing programs are state-licensed. Its courses are built around the state board exams: graduates must pass both the theory and practical tests to be licensed, and students who finish receive a certificate of completion along with state board paperwork. State board prep is free for enrolled students and carries a fee for other applicants.

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The school is licensed and regulated under the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, and its nail, esthetics, cosmetology and waxing programs are state-licensed. Its courses are built around the state board exams: graduates must pass both the theory and practical tests to be licensed, and students who finish receive a certificate of completion along with state board paperwork. State board prep is free for enrolled students and carries a fee for other applicants.

Training pairs classroom theory with hands-on practice and personalized instruction. The nail program covers infection control, manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylic application, nail art, electric filing, fill-ins and balancing, along with anatomy, monomer and polymer, UV gel work, business skills and marketing. The esthetician program covers facials, waxing, body treatments, makeup, lash extensions and skin analysis, and it prepares students for salons, medical spas and doctor's offices. The wax program covers many body areas and teaches threading, sugaring, and hard and soft wax; its theory portion can be taken online, while hands-on work happens in the classroom.

Students can choose day, evening, weekend, full-time or part-time schedules. Nail classes start every Tuesday and esthetician classes start every three weeks. The student salon, staffed by students and licensed professionals, offers discounted services performed under the close supervision of licensed instructors. Junior students in the early stages offer basic services at a relaxed pace with longer service times, while senior students nearing completion offer more advanced techniques, so timing can vary and clients on a tight schedule are advised to confirm with the instructor or choose professional services.

Tuition is handled through payment plans that start with a minimum down payment for each course. The school accepts GI Bill benefits, lists MyCAA approval for military families, and accepts Spouse Works, with interested students asked to contact the school directly. It does not accept financial aid at this time, and it takes money orders, cashier's checks, credit cards and cash. Enrollment requires notarized forms, a 2x2 passport photo, two forms of identification and payment.

The school also runs Polished Pathways, a workforce and re-entry certification program for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women. It was founded and is led by Tricia P. Turner, the school director. The program offers workforce and entrepreneurship tracks, including career readiness, job placement coordination, business foundations and mentorship, and it says graduates complete it with state-recognized professional certifications.

Combines hands-on practice and theory with personalized instruction, and describes its programs as portable careers designed to limit job disruption for military families who relocate.

The school describes its learning environment as safe, inclusive and supportive, with small class sizes.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Full esthetics training in facials, waxing, body treatments, makeup, lash extensions and skin analysis, listed at $11,200.

  • Esthetician Program $11,200

A 1000-hour program covering cutting, styling, coloring, chemical services, wigs, manicuring, skin care, lashes, brows and hair removal. Listed at $11,800, and transfer hours are accepted.

  • Cosmetology Program 1000 Hours $11,800

Short classes for working nail professionals, new graduates and licensed cosmetologists, from 3 to 6 hours, online or in person, priced from $125 to $375.

  • Duck Nails Trend Training $125
  • Press-On Nails Masterclass $150
  • Gel Builder Nail Techniques $175
  • Marketing 101 Like A Pro $175
  • Master the One-Bead Method $175
  • Nail Design, Bling Placement & Art $175
  • Gel X Nail Extensions $200
  • PolyGel Nail System $200
  • Acrylic Foundation $250
  • Acrylic Nails for Beginners $375
  • Nail Design, Bling Placement & Art Ideals $175
  • Part Time Tuition Down Payment for Nails & Waxing Programs $660
  • Wax Technician Program Full Payment $3,500
  • Wax Technology Tuition Down Payment $3,500
  • Full Time Student Tuition Payment $3,520
  • Nail Technician Program $4,520
  • Wax Technician Program $4,500
  • Acrylic Application Price at booking
  • Eyelash Extensions Price at booking
  • Lash Tinting Price at booking
  • Nail Designs & Techniques Price at booking
  • Threading Price at booking

Photos

  • Client receiving eyebrow shaping and brow work during hands-on training
  • Smiling technician in black scrubs giving a pedicure in the salon
  • Gloved hands working on pink nail extensions with a tool
  • Nails with white floral or marble-style nail art
  • Close-up of a client's face during a brow or lash treatment
  • Lash extension application on a client's eye
  • Treatment being applied to a client's face under a light
  • Lash work with a brush on a client's eye
  • Staff member with a client in a treatment room
  • Woman receiving a facial treatment with a hand near her face
  • Client having a scalp or hair treatment at a basin
  • Group of staff in black scrubs pointing at a world map

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • State-licensed programs regulated by the Virginia DPOR, with state board prep included for enrolled students
  • Student salon offering discounted services performed under licensed instructor supervision
  • MyCAA approval and GI Bill acceptance through the Military Division
  • Continuing education classes from 3 to 6 hours, online or in person
  • Part-time nail and wax students can move to full-time schedules
Good for
  • first-time students exploring nail, esthetics or waxing careers
  • military families and veterans
  • working nail professionals seeking continuing education
  • licensed cosmetologists adding skills
  • students who need part-time or evening schedules
  • aspiring salon entrepreneurs
  • clients who want lower-cost services from students
Treats
  • nail technician licensure
  • esthetics training
  • wax technician certification
  • cosmetology training
  • continuing education
  • nail instructor licensing
  • workforce re-entry
Techniques
  • gel application
  • acrylic application
  • electric filing
  • PolyGel
  • Gel X extensions
  • press-on nails
  • one-bead method
  • nail art and bling placement
  • UV gel
  • sugaring

Products & treatments

  • Gel X
  • PolyGel Nail System

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