Nail Technology

This comprehensive course provides instruction and clinical practice in manicuring, nail building (application and maintenance of artificial nails) and pedicuring. The course content includes nail anatomy, disorders of nails, and irregularities of nails; theory and salesmanship as it relates to manicuring; actual practice in manicuring; and arm, hand, and foot massage. Manicurist students must complete 300 hours in an approved beauty school or college before applying to the State Board of Cosmetic Arts for examination. Students enrolled only in manicuring shall only perform services directly relating to the prescribed course in manicuring. Please note, this is a comprehensive course to provide training for those persons interested in becoming registered manicurists only and not desiring to become licensed cosmetologists.

When completed you can apply to sit for the written and practical exam for licensing.  Estimated cost of exams $168.00 this is an additional cost you pay to prov exam after graduating from the course. This class does not require a HS diploma.

The Manicuring program is set up from the start of class to not only prepare you for the exams required by NC Cosmetic Arts State Board but also simulate a working environment, where professionalism is very important. We do have an attendance policy, a dress code and daily responsibilities, the same that are expected in the workforce.  The student salon located on the MTCC Marion campus is open to the public, this is where you will gain the majority of your hands-on experience, while being assisted by your instructors. For questions about this class you may call Cortney Snyder at 828-652-0610.

Fall  2024

Dates: September 3, 2024 - December 4, 2024

If interested please fill out a registration form at the link below the registration header, enter class title as Nail Technology Class.

Times: Monday - Thursday 8:15am - 2:15pm

Location of class: Willow Building Room 120

Cost: Tuition and Fees $251.30 plus kit and supplies

Last day to register and to pay: August 27, 2024

Books and Supplies:

MUST BE PURCHASED FROM MTCC BOOKSTORE:

1. 8th Edition Milady Standard Nail Technology Bundle (Estimated Cost is $ 298.95- changes can occur)
2. Burmax Kit (Estimated Cost is $300.00-changes can occur)

INSTRUCTOR WILL GO OVER FIRST DAY OF CLASS

1. Hard Gel Kit Estimated Cost $115- DO NOT PURCHASE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO CAN BE PURCHASED AT ANY STORE

CAN BE PURCHASED AT ANY STORE:

1. Black scrub top (can be purchased anywhere) or MTCC Cosmetology T-shirt(must be purchaded through MTCC Bookstore)
2. Black pants - NO HOLES OR MARKINGS-MUST BE OPAQUE
3. Black Shoes - minimal to no markings
4. Small First Aid Kit
5. Barbicide Wipes or Opticide Max Wipes
6. Hand Sanitizer
7. 10 gal/40 qt Tote - do not bring to class until told to do so
8. 6-8 pencil box/ plastic storage containers with lids
9. Optional - MTCC Nail Technology T-Shirt can be purchased through MTCC Bookstore

Registration

Click this link: https://mcdowelltechconed.com/registration.php

For questions regarding registration please contact Susan Grindstaff at 828-652-0675.

Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Nail Technology Class can apply for all the scholarships at the link below.  Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need. Scholarship funds are limited so not everyone will be approved for a scholarship. 

For questions concerning Scholarship please contact Tabitha Buff at 828-659-0465 or tmbuff54@go.mcdowelltech.edu 

For more information and to access the scholarship applications click the following link:

https://mcdowelltech.edu/academic-degree-programs/cewd/scholarships/