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350 hour Comprehensive Nail Beautification & Artistry Program

  Day classes begin:  August 10th, 2010

Evening classes begin: August 10th, 2010

                  Day Schedule  (4 months)
                       Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday................10:00am to 2:30pm
                       2 Saturday's per month
...........................................10am to 5pm

                  Evening Schedule  (4 months)
                       Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.....................................6pm to 10pm
                       Saturdays
...........................................................10am to 5pm

                 Tuition and  Costs:
 
                      Tuition.............................................................................$3,650.00
                       Application Fee..............................................................       50.00
                       Books and O.P.I Kits.....................................................     400.00
                       Total Investment...........................................................$4,100.00*

       Educational  Objective
      USTA teaches a full program of nail beautification and artistry, preparing the
       student who desires to be considered a professional in the field as a Nail Technician.
       Professionalism is achieved through pride, competency and efficiency.

      The Academy instructs the student in all phases of nail art, artificial nails (nail tips,
      sculptured nails, nail wrapping and demonstrates gel nails), sanitation, manicuring,
      pedicuring; plus, personal ethics, salon management, and employer/ employee/ client
      relations.

      Think BIG and Save!
     
By starting your education with USTA, we would like to reward you and your future earning
      potential. Once graduated, if you ever decide to gain another licensure (i.e. massage or
      aesthetics), we will automatically discount the tuition of your next program, up to 25%.
      The offer is good for up to 2 years after you graduate....Yes, we said 2 years.  
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Nail Technology Program Requirements

  Subject Description

Classroom Hours

   Basic Skills (classroom)

50

  • Professional Salon Conduct
  • Orientation of the field of Nail Technology
  • Personal Hygiene and Public Health
  • Bacteria, Sterilization and Disinfection
  • Chemicals and Their Use
  • Technical Application of Chemicals
 
   Related Concepts (classroom)

15

  • Cells, Metabolism and  Body Systems
  • Theory of Massage
  • People Skills and how to Retain Clients
 
    Practices and Procedures (classroom and lab)

255

  • Fabric and Sculpting Procedures
  • Light Cured Gels
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Nail Tips (with overlay)
  • Nail Wraps
  • Nail Fill-Ins
  • Artificial Nail Removal
  • Polishing
  • Nail Art
  • Machines used in Nail Technology
  • Hand, Arm, Foot Massage
  • Other Product and Procedures that relate to Nail Technology
 
   Business Practice (classroom)

30

  • Nail Technology Acts and Rules
  • Management
  • OSHA Standards
  • Resume / Job Interviews
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Principles of Selling
  • Building a Clientele
  • Preparing and Passing the Licensing Examination
 
   Total Hours

350 hrs.

   
* prices subject to change     **Financial aid available for those who qualify.  


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