Nail technology program
Detail work, a real license, in about twelve weeks.
Manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gels and nail art, with the sanitation and nail-health training the state requires. Popular with licensed pros adding a service.
What you’ll learn
Theory in the classroom, practice on real clients
Manicures & pedicures
Classic and spa services, done to state standards.
Acrylics & gels
Sculpting, tips, fills and removals.
Nail art
Design, color and the detail work clients post.
Nail health
Recognizing conditions and when to refer a client.
Sanitation & safety
The infection control on the board exam and in every inspection after.
Building a clientele
Pricing, rebooking and social media.
From first day to licensed
Four steps to your license
1
Tour and enroll
Visit, pick a day or evening start, and set up your aid or payment plan.
2
Complete 200 hours
Classroom theory plus supervised services on real clients in our student salon.
3
Pass the state board
Sit for the Pennsylvania theory and practical exams. We prepare you for both.
4
Start working
Nail salons, spas, suites, or your own studio.
What it costs
Tuition, kit and fees
Tuition
$6,999
Kit & books*
$650
Application fee (due at registration)
$100
Total published cost
$7,749
*Approximate; includes uniforms, books and required supplies. Pennsylvania 6% sales tax not included. Published catalog figures, revised November 13, 2025.
Financial aid for those who qualify, workforce funding (PA CareerLink, WIOA), scholarships and monthly payment plans. We’ll walk through your real cost on your tour.
Questions
What people ask before enrolling
Do I need any experience?
No. Most of our nail technology students start with no professional experience. We begin with sanitation, nail anatomy and tool care, which the state board exam tests closely. From there you’ll learn manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gels and nail art, practicing before you work on real guests. A licensed instructor supervises every service in our student salon. Admissions requirements are listed on our Admissions page.
Can I work while I’m in school?
Yes, many nail students keep a job while they train. Nail technology is our shortest program, and day and evening schedules are available. On your tour, we’ll show you how many hours a week each schedule takes and when you would finish. A consistent schedule is the quickest path to your state board exam. We’ll help you choose the option that fits your life.
How do I pay for it?
Federal financial aid isn’t available for every program, so ask us whether it applies to nail technology before you enroll. Many nail students use PA CareerLink or WIOA workforce funding, outside scholarships, or a monthly payment plan. Our Scholarships page lists three nail technology scholarships, with awards up to $3,500. Our financial aid office will walk through every option with you on your tour. Most students combine more than one.
Come see it
Come see the nail technology classroom first.
Tours run during school hours; evening tours by appointment. Most visits take about 45 minutes. 1761 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 · (215) 322-0667
