Polished Prep Academy
Beauty school salon in Austell, GA
Polished Prep Academy, located in Austell, Georgia, is a nail technology school founded by Tiffani Byrum. It developed out of Prissy & Polished LLC, which started in February 2019 as a salon before expanding into education. According to the academy, it ranks among the foremost nail training schools in Georgia for both high school students and adults.
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Polished Prep Academy, located in Austell, Georgia, is a nail technology school founded by Tiffani Byrum. It developed out of Prissy & Polished LLC, which started in February 2019 as a salon before expanding into education. According to the academy, it ranks among the foremost nail training schools in Georgia for both high school students and adults.
The Nail Technology program is 600 hours and can be taken full-time or part-time, usually finishing in about 4 to 6.5 months. It covers health, safety and science, manicuring and pedicuring, industry concepts and business, artificial nail configuration, nail art, spa services and state board preparation. Hands-on work includes manicure and pedicure techniques, dry, water and oil services, sculpting acrylic nails and tips, nail repairs and wraps, hand and foot massage, and sanitation rules. Students work with clients on the clinic floor as part of their training. Graduates must pass a state board exam before a professional license is issued.
The Nail Instructor program is a 250-hour course that awards a diploma. It covers theory, practical nail skills, record keeping, curriculum development and lesson planning, classroom management, student retention, learning styles, teaching methods and student evaluation. Applicants need a current Georgia cosmetology or nail technician license, one year of salon nail experience and additional beauty industry experience.
Clients booking services are usually seen on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and on select Saturdays. Hours depend on student availability, so the booking site shows current openings. Visitors can book a school tour in person or virtually, lasting about 15 to 30 minutes. The academy also runs high school dual enrollment, summer nail camps, advanced career training, professional internships, employment help and scholarships.
The Polished Prep Foundation is a non-profit founded by Tiffani Byrum to help people pursue further education.
The academy's stated mission centers on short-term progress, individual attention, progressive teaching methods and hands-on learning.
The school has a classroom, a salon-style clinic floor and a front building area.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Smaller extras added to a visit, such as callus removal, nail repair, polish changes, nail art, gel polish on hands, paraffin wax and soak-off removal.
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Callus Remover $3
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French Tip-Painted $3
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Nail Repair $3
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Regular Polish Change $3
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2 Finger Nail Art $5
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Gel Polish-Hands Only $5
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Paraffin Wax Treatment $5
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Soak Off $8
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4 Finger Nail Art $10
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MMA Soak Off $12
Foot services including a pedicure, a jelli pedicure and poly gel on the big toes.
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Poly Gel Big Toes $10
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Pedicure $20
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Jelli Pedicure $30
Hand services including a manicure, fill-ins, and acrylic, gel X, poly gel and sculpted nails.
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Manicure $10
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Fill-In $15
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Acrylic Nails $25
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Gel X Nails $25
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Poly Gel Nails $25
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Sculpted Nails $25
Enrollment deposit, tuition for the Nail Instructor program and the state board prep bundle for students.
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Basic State Board Prep Bundle $99
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Deposit $2,500
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Black Friday Nail Tuition $6,000
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- Highlights
- Nail Technology program of 600 hours, with full-time and part-time schedules
- Nail Instructor diploma program of 250 hours, mostly online
- Students work with real clients on the clinic floor during training
- High school dual enrollment and summer nail camps
- Financing through in-house plans and Affirm, with payment arrangements after the deposit
- Basic State Board Prep Bundle at $99 with digital files included
- Good for
- Adults training for a nail career
- High school students exploring nail technology
- Aspiring nail instructors with a Georgia license and salon experience
- Budget-conscious clients booking student-performed services
- Clients who want a school visit before enrolling
- Treats
- Nail repair
- Callus removal
- Nail art
- Acrylic and gel nail enhancements
- Polish changes and gel removal
- Techniques
- Sculpted acrylic nails
- Acrylic tips
- Gel X nails
- Poly gel nails
- Poly gel big toes
- Soak off
- MMA soak off
- Paraffin wax treatment
- Jelli pedicure
- Hand and foot massage