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Nail Technician / Nail Technology

Learn How To Become a Nail Tech!

Your love for beautiful nails can become the basis of your beauty school education at PJ’s College of Cosmetology in Indiana and Kentucky. Our Nail Technician or Nail Technology program helps students master the basics of manicures and pedicures and learn advanced nail technology that is used at some of the finest spas and salons. Nail Technician or Nail Technology is offered at our campuses in Clarksville, IN, Muncie, IN, Greenfield, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Plainfield, IN, Richmond, IN, Bowling Green, KY, and Glasgow, KY.

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Learn from Classroom Demonstrations and Hands-On Practice

Luxury spas and salons need experienced nail technicians with the skills and creativity to please their clients. If you want to provide professional manicures and pedicures as a licensed nail technician, you can start your journey at PJ’s College of Cosmetology. We are excited to offer our Nail Technician or Nail Technology program at five of our campuses in Indiana and Kentucky. The complete program takes 600 hours, and it can be completed by full-time or part-time students. Full-time students spend 30 hours per week on their training, while part-time students spend 20 hours per week on their training. This flexibility gives more students the opportunity to learn at PJ’s.

As a Nail Technician/Nail Technology student, you can balance classroom work and hands-on experience. In the classroom, students learn about manicuring, pedicuring, various nail techniques, sanitation, using the electric drill and file, and more from qualified, encouraging instructors. Our student salon provides an opportunity to work with real clients under the supervision of licensed instructors. This provides real-world experience while you’re still in school.

Family-Owned Commitment to Education

At PJ’s, we also prepare students to sit for the State Exam for a better chance at success. Beyond nail techniques, students learn about the business of nail technology and the value of forming long-term relationships with their clients. As with all our programs, nail technicians can benefit from the career and job search resources we provide when they are finished with their education. PJ’s College of Cosmetology is a family-owned company dedicated to giving each student an education they can use to build a bright future and a beautiful career. Schedule a campus tour as part of your enrollment process. We look forward to meeting you and showing you around!

A Shorter Program for Learning the Art of Manicuring

Students at our Indianapolis and Muncie campuses have the option to take a shorter course, which is called Manicuring. This 450-hour course may be just what you are looking for! If you have questions about the Manicuring course, please contact us. We are here to help and guide you as you anticipate your beauty school education.

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I transferred here from another cosmetology school and it was the best decision I’ve made. I have learned a lot more than I was at the other school and I felt very welcomed when I had just started. Great school!

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wonderful school. The friendly position of teachers and students. Everyone helps each other. Highly professional staff of teachers. I love to study here

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Nail Technician / Nail Technology Program

Which campuses offer the Nail Technician/Nail Technology program?

The Nail Technician or Nail Technology program is offered at our campuses in Clarksville, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Plainfield, IN, Richmond, IN, Greenfield, IN, Muncie, IN Bowling Green, KY and Glasgow, KY. Each campus has its own unique culture. At the same time, we believe that all our campuses provide an excellent beauty education with a focus on smaller classes so that the instructors can really get to know their students and spend time interacting with them one-on-one. Take a tour of the campus you are most interested in, and see it for yourself!

Do I need to get a license after taking the Nail Technician or Nail Technology course?

If you want to be a licensed nail technician, you will have to pass the State Exam. Our program prepares you to sit for the State Exam, whether that is in Indiana or Kentucky. We aim to set you up for success after you graduate from our beauty school!

What kind of jobs do nail technicians get?

Nail technicians can work in a variety of positions. They can work in a professional spa or salon, and some may decide to manage or own their own salon. They can work on cruise ships or in resorts where people take time to be pampered. They can work in retail stores or companies that manufacture nail supplies. Some nail techs go on to become instructors in beauty schools to ensure the future of nail technology keeps improving!Nail technicians can work in a variety of positions. They can work in a professional spa or salon, and some may decide to manage or own their own salon. They can work on cruise ships or in resorts where people take time to be pampered. They can work in retail stores or companies that manufacture nail supplies. Some nail techs go on to become instructors in beauty schools to ensure the future of nail technology keeps improving!

Is there a certain brand of nail products that students use at PJ's?

Instead of using just one brand of beauty products, we have a variety of leading brands available for student use. At PJ’s, we want to make the most professional, up-to-date products available to our students, and we change and update our selection when needed.

What does it cost to attend PJ's Nail Technician or Nail Technology program?

Each school has different tuition costs, so contact the school for exact prices. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. You can also apply for scholarships to help you afford your beauty school education.

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If you’re excited to start your journey as a nail technician at PJ’s College of Cosmetology, please complete the forme. A member of our team will soon contact you to guide you through the enrollment process. Before you can enroll, make sure you meet the following requirements:

Applicants must have a 12th-grade education or its equivalent.
Applicants to the Cosmetology program must be at least 16 1/2 years old.
Enrollment at PJ’s is done on a continuous basis.
Classes typically begin on the second Tuesday of each month.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
After completing the Nail Technician or Nail Technology program and successfully passing, students may sit for the State Board Examination to receive a license.