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Manicurist Program

Program Overview

The Manicurist Program at 1st Academy of Beauty provides comprehensive training in the art of manicures and pedicures. Students will learn to clean, shape, polish, and decorate nails while mastering essential techniques to groom hands and feet. The curriculum emphasizes customer satisfaction, creativity, and precision, ensuring graduates are fully prepared for a career in the beauty industry.

What You’ll Learn

  • Nail Care Basics: Techniques for trimming, shaping, and polishing nails.
  • Hand and Foot Treatments: Soaking, callus reduction, and skin moisturization.
  • Customer Interaction: Effective communication and service explanation.
  • Health and Safety Practices: Safe use of tools and handling of nail care products.
  • Business Skills: Introduction to managing a nail salon, inventory, and customer retention.

Program Details

  • Manicuring (English): 400 Clock Hours CIP # 12.0401, SOC # 39-5092.
  • Manicuring (Theory Only): 400 Clock Hours  CIP # 12.0401, SOC # 39-5092.
  • Manicuring (Vietnamese): 400 Clock Hours  CIP # 12.0401, SOC # 39-5092.
  • Manicuring (Vietnamese – Theory Only): 400 Clock Hours  CIP # 12.0401, SOC # 39-5092.

Certificate Program: These programs are below college level and focus on practical training.

Course Breakdown:

  • Classroom Instruction: 165 hours
  • Practical Training: 235 hours
  • Full-Time Schedule: Complete the course in 10 to 15 weeks.
  • Flexible Learning: Up to 100 hours (25%) of the program.

Career Outlook

A career as a manicurist offers excellent growth potential:

  • Bright Outlook: New job opportunities are very likely, with growth much faster than average.
  • Work Environments: Nail salons, spas, hair salons, or even house-call services.
  • Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Many manicurists start their own businesses.

This information comes from O*NET Bright Outlook occupations and My Next Move career outlook designations (based on Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2021-31). Note this information is only available at a national level, so even if you selected a state, you’ll see this information for the whole country.

Why Choose 1st Academy of Beauty?

At 1st Academy of Beauty, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in this growing field. Our bilingual programs (English and Vietnamese) are designed to prepare you for licensure and a rewarding career in the beauty industry.