Nail Tech Instructor

The objective of the Nail Tech Instructor Program is to provide the Nail Instructor with the knowledge of teaching principles of Nails as a profession. Emphasis is placed on the aspects of theory and practice of Nails in the teaching of the skills. Instructor trainees will be under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor at all times.

The Nail Instructor’s course consists of 250 clock hours. The first 100 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, where you learn principles, technical information and laws, rules and regulations of the State Board. The remaining 150 hours are spent in the clinic area, where you gain practical experience. Here you have the opportunity to put your talents into practice, as you work with teaching students under the close supervision of your instructors.

All Instructor Students will be supervised by a School Instructor at all times.

Albany Beauty Academy was founded in 2016 by owner, Takenya L. Jordan. The school is privately owned and operated. Students can expect smaller-sized classes for a personalized educational experience.

The Academy contains 1 clinic floor with 16 stations, 1 classroom with audio/visual equipment that will seat 20 students, 1 multipurpose room with 3 computers, an esthetician clinic room with 4 facial tables, the nail clinic area with 4 manicure tables and 2 plumbed pedicure spa chairs, and a dispensary for products. We also have a Chi Color Factor machine which has up to 30,000 color formulations.

When you visit Albany Beauty Academy to enroll, you will need a government picture ID; your Social Security card, valid passport, birth certificate or green card; proof of high school completion (diploma, transcript or GED transcript) or an academic transcript of at least a two-year program acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's degree; the Admission Application; and the $50.00 nonrefundable application fee. All foreign credentials must be translated into English and verified by an outside agency as equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.

You must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid active Nail Technician License, and must have a copy of it to apply for the Nail Tech Instructor Program.

Classes begin every Tuesday and are held Tuesday through Saturday for all programs. Our academic year is 26 weeks and 900 clock hours.

Full-time students attend 25 clock hours per week; the contracted length is 2.5 months.

Holidays and breaks (2026). New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Day (January 19), President's Day (February 17), Spring Break (April 8–14), Memorial Day (May 26), Juneteenth (June 19) and Summer Break (June 29–July 5).

Program cost. Application fee $50.00; books/kit $1,000.00 (mandatory); tuition $14,500.00; total $15,550.00.

Additional expenses. Books, a kit, and supplies are included in the cost of program and provided by the institution. Students pay for their own uniform and footwear, transportation, school supplies, any specialty products not included in the kit, replacement of damaged or lost kit items, and the Georgia state board exam (see www.psiexams.com for cost per test). Students who do not finish within the contracted time are charged $11.00 per hour until completed, and a re-entering student pays a one-time re-entry fee of $50.00.

Payment plan. Individual financing and payment programs are available. The school offers funding options to assist students with tuition costs if available at the time. This payment program is a no interest loan in which payment arrangements are made to the school. Monthly payments vary according to down payment and amount of time (months) student agrees to finance his/her balance. The school also accepts credit cards for tuition payment.

Other funding. Albany Beauty Academy accepts Veteran Educational Benefits, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) Vocational Rehabilitation, MyCAA (Military Spouses), VRRAP and the Path 2 College 529 Plan, and is a Ticket To Work (Social Security Administration) provider.

Refunds. The application fee is non-refundable. Tuition owed after withdrawal follows the catalog schedule based on the percentage of scheduled hours completed (20% owed at 0.01–4.9%, rising to 100% at 50% and over).

Potential occupations after completion. Instructor, curriculum developer

Licensing. Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate shall have acquired and demonstrated enough knowledge and skill to pass the Licensing Examination administered by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology or the Board of Barbering. Albany Beauty Academy staff will assist graduates with completing the necessary paperwork to apply to take both sections of the state exam – Theory and Practical.

Teacher Trainees have the opportunity to teach in privately owned schools or technical colleges related to the field of Cosmetology arts & sciences and Barbering.

Placement assistance. The primary goal Albany Beauty Academy is to see all students become successfully employed in the field for which they have prepared. To achieve this, the institute provides placement assistance to students graduating. This assistance is not given as an incentive to enroll, and no guarantee or representation of placement is made or implied. (No fees are associated with the placement assistance.)

All services are performed by students under the supervision of a licensed instructor. Our Future Professionals have the opportunity to improve their training and education through guest services, all under the supervision of our expert instructors. Salon hours are Wednesdays – Saturdays from 9 am – 2 pm (excluding holidays and school breaks).

Uniform scrubs must be worn daily and must be clean and wrinkle free. All students must bring entire kit, textbook, workbook and all supplies to class everyday. Required uniform: Blue Scrubs, Black/Grey Shoes.