Nail Technician

Students will acquire a broad knowledge of both the science and art of nail technology and be able to use the knowledge as a foundation to become a professional nail technician. The program aims for the student to develop his/her physical dexterity and manipulative skills and develop loyalty and enthusiasm for the profession; to acquire ethical standards and work to achieve ability through diligent practice, continuous study, hard work and perseverance; and to prepare for the Maryland State Board of Examination and entry-level employment. The program holds 250 hours of instruction.

Program description. Manicuring/Pedicuring is the cosmetic treatment of the hands, feet, legs, arms, and nails. The purpose of the cosmetic treatment is to improve the appearance of the hands, legs, arms, feet, and nails. The actual performance of the many techniques employed by the Manicurist/Pedicurist is referred to as the art of Manicuring/Pedicuring. Practical performance, demonstration and practice are employed in conjunction with the study of theory.

Course objective. To develop the highest possible degree of professional, social, and technical competence in our students. Through a structured curriculum, the school supplies the principles and practices of nail technician from basic techniques to more advanced, continually focusing on skills that will make the student more marketable upon graduation.

Program objectives. Upon completion of the Nail Technician program, the student will be able to:

• Analyze nail and foot problems and administer corrective treatments.
• Recognize nail and skin disorders, irregularities and diseases of the foot and hand.
• Identify the anatomy and physiology of the arm, hand, foot, leg, and nail structure.
• Select and use the correct equipment, implements, materials and cosmetics, and prepare a manicure/pedicure table for the service.
• Administer the physical techniques of massage.
• Perform a plain and oil manicure/pedicure and men's manicures.
• Perform full nail, half moon and free edge nail polish applications.
• Perform nail wraps, nail repairs, and nail extensions (tips, caps, press-on artificial nails), nail sculpturing and fill-ins.
• Employ basic first aid measures, rules of sanitation and sterilization, and safety precautions.
• Practice and employ the rules, regulations, and laws of the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists.
• Practice good salesmanship, and seek and obtain employment.

Benefits of becoming a Nail Technician.

• Day and evening classes, flexible schedules.
• Job Placement Assistance.
• Great income potential.
• Using your creativity to help people look and feel their best.
• Flexible hours.
• The opportunity to work in a variety of career options, from salon/shop owner, platform artist or massage therapist.

Instructional methods. Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II utilizes the Milady curriculum, textbooks, and workbooks. In the nail technician program, two textbooks are utilized, along with a unique study guide and kits that contain many components used for hands-on practice. Instructors prepare and follow lesson plans, and the curriculum is delivered with a combination of theory lectures and hands-on practice using mannequins and actual clientele.

An interview and visit to the school are required of all prospective students. An applicant may enroll in an approved program after meeting all admission requirements, signing an enrollment agreement with the school and obtaining a class start date; all requirements must be met prior to beginning class. Students may enroll during business hours at Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II.

The Nail Technician Program, 20 clock hours per week, day or evening, is 15 weeks long. Day classes run 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; evening classes run 5:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday.

Start dates. Day classes begin on the first Monday of each month and evening classes begin the first Tuesday evening of each month; full- and part-time schedules are available. The school operates Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

School holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (two days) and Christmas (December 24-25). Scheduled holidays are included in the program beginning and ending dates and the student is not charged for this time.

Cost of attendance (250 clock hours).

• Tuition: $3,300
• Enrollment fee: $150
• Kit/Books/Uniform: $795
• Total cost: $4,245

Kit/books/uniform breakdown: Kit $500, Books $250, Uniform $45.

The fees for tuition, student kit, books and uniform represent the total funds to be paid by the student; the cost of supplies and/or equipment for personal use is not included. Each student is supplied with a student kit, books and uniform on the first day of class, and must also purchase professional shoes, a notebook, pens and pencils by the first day of school. Students may choose to purchase their own kit, books and uniform independently, in place of paying the school's kit, books and uniform fee.

Methods of payment. Cash, check, credit card or money order. If a student chooses to pay tuition in increments, a monthly in-school payment plan may be set up, contingent upon approval by the School Director.

Financial aid. The catalog publishes Title IV financial aid disbursement schedules only for the Cosmetology, Professional Barbering and Esthetics programs; the Nail Technician program (250 clock hours) is paid by cash, check, credit card, money order or the in-school payment plan.

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Once the student has completed the program and passed the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists Examination for license, he/she will be qualified to obtain employment as a Manicurist/Pedicurist in a salon, a demonstrator for a cosmetic firm, manicurist/pedicurist in a department store salon, as well as other opportunities. Careers listed by the school include:

• Manicurist/Pedicurist
• Nail Wrap Technician
• Nail Stylist
• Pedicuring Technician
• Artificial Nail Specialist
• Manufacturer's Representative
• Nail Salon Assistant
• Nail Artist
• Nail Bonding Technician
• Demonstrator for a cosmetic firm

Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists manicurist license requirements. To be eligible for examination, the applicant must be at least 17 years old, have a minimum ninth (9th) grade education, and have completed 250 clock hours of fundamental training according to the Board's mandatory minimum standard curriculum. Criminal convictions may affect a student's ability to be licensed.

NACCAS 2022 program outcome rates (Nail Technician): graduation rate 83.33%; licensure rate 100.00%; placement rate 69.05%.

Job placement. The school offers job placement services to help graduates secure employment in the field represented by the program completed, or in a related field, including a professional appearance guideline, job referral and follow-up. The school assists students with resume writing and scheduling interviews with prospective employers; it does not guarantee employment.

Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II provides hands-on training in the classroom salon/clinic. The on-site, active salon/clinic is a real salon environment where students who have achieved a set number of classroom hours can work on paying clients under teacher supervision.

The facility features 10,000 sq ft of modern beauty and barber equipment, separate theory rooms, and a modern laboratory where the advanced students receive practical training and experience, with a student-to-instructor ratio of 25 to 1. The school is accessible by public transportation and offers a free parking lot for those who drive.