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Nail Technician

Program Cost

Clock Hours Required: 350 hrs

Tuition Costs: Full-time / Part-time: $3,100

Books and Kit Costs: $500

Registration Fee: Non-Refundable $100

School Shirt: $20

Total Program Cost $3,720

REQUIRED DEPOSIT / DOWN PAYMENT $750

Goes towards application fee, books & kit.

Monthly Tuition Payments $675.

Weekly Tuition Payment $ 168.75.

Deposit required 2 weeks before first day of class.

Balance due upon graduation.

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Nail Technician

We offer a hands-on instructional class, teaching the basics of a manicure, pedicure, Gel polish manicure, Nail Enhancements, Creative nail art, the latest nail trends in the industry, plus professional development. Valassy Institute of Cosmetology students will have the unique opportunity to learn from a licensed Nail Technician, using cutting-edge Nail Care technology in a salon-like environment.

Program Description

The Valassy Institute of Cosmetology offers a program that has instructor-led classrooms PLUS clinical training as well as hands-on experience. Courses focus on theoretical and practical experience to help students learn professional skills that are vital to success. Each phase of the student's education includes a combination of learning approaches for students to become well-versed with nails and nail care, nail art, manicuring/pedicuring, professional business-building skills in management and employability skills.

The last phase of our program offers students the opportunity to become advanced alongside licensed instructors within a real salon environment. Students will learn the latest styles and techniques in nail care.

Program Objectives

Our Nail Care program is designed to provide students with the necessary requirements needed to pass the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology examination as well as prepare them for an entry level position in a salon or spa. The need for professional Nail Technicians to provide creative artistic, healthy and beauty solutions for the nails is growing significantly and our objective is to assure we train and educate the qualified candidates in the industry.