Esthetics Nail Technology

This is a course of study in the services, theories, and principles of Esthetics and Manicuring that satisfies the requirements for Kansas State Board licensing for both Esthetics and Nail Technology. The minimum length of the course is 1350 clock hours. The program length for the Day Schedule is 39 weeks and 54 weeks for the Night Schedule. Bellus Academy Esthetics Nail Technology students are trained using the Bellus Academy System of Education, which utilizes verbal, written, visual and hands-on instruction throughout the classroom and clinic floor settings. Along with high-quality technical training students will learn career development skills such as client consultation, business tracking systems, and marketing strategies as well as receiving Financial Literacy training. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for both the Esthetics and the Nail Technology licenses, giving them an additional level of skill sets on which to build their businesses.

Are you ready to level up your future? Bellus Academy is excited to introduce our Esthetics Nail Technology program now available exclusively at our Manhattan, Kansas campus.

This unique program offers training in both skincare and nail care, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills used by Estheticians and Nail Technicians. Whether your passion lies in glowing skin, flawless nails, or both, this program sets you up for success in the ever-evolving beauty industry.

Our comprehensive curriculum teaches you the skills and techniques used by beauty professionals. You’ll receive hands-on training in our on-campus student salon and spa, under the supervision of licensed instructors. You’ll also build life skills and business knowledge to support a long-term, successful career.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have trained in:

Where do you begin? At Bellus Academy, our Esthetics Nail Technology program at our Manhattan, KS, campus provides extensive training to prepare you for both the state esthetician and manicuring exams for licensure to begin a career as a Nail and Skincare technician. Led by dedicated, licensed instructors, the program combines in-depth technical training with real-world experience in a supervised student salon and spa.

For success as a skin and nail care specialist, you want a program that exposes you to the many techniques clients demand and hands-on training to help you perfect them in a spa and salon setting. Bellus Academy offers both. You learn from licensed instructors who care about seeing their students realize their career goals.

Students at Bellus Academy access the resources they need to excel in the Esthetics Nail Technology program. Upon enrollment, you’ll get a student equipment kit with tools for practicing nail and skin care techniques. You also receive an iPad to access workbooks and other materials on the digital platform.

As an aspiring professional, you want to learn industry trends to stay current, but you also want the foundational technical and customer service skills that every beauty professional needs. The Esthetics Nail Technology program at Bellus Academy offers extensive training to cover these areas and more, helping set you up for a rewarding career.

Program highlights.

• Natural Nails Nail Treatments, Polish Techniques, Massages
• Manicures and Pedicures
• Nail Enhancements E-File Techniques, Acrylics, Dip Powder, Gel Overlay, Hard Gel
• Nail Art 3D Sculpting, Ombre, Marbling, Encapsulation, Embellishments
• Advanced Skin Care & Devices Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Light Therapy, Microcurrent, Dermaplaning
• Skin Immunity Techniques Manual microdermabrasion with focus on safety and results
• Advanced Massage & Lymphatic Drainage Face and body techniques using both hands-on and machine-assisted methods
• Oncology Skincare Learn how cancer treatments affect the skin and how to safely provide care
• Facial Treatments Skincare Theory, Product Knowledge, Tools, and Client Experience
• Facials with Devices Including dermaplaning, microcurrent, chemical peels, and light therapy
• Hair Removal & Body Treatments Body scrubs, wraps, and hair removal methods
• Makeup Application Full makeup design, eyelash and brow tinting/perming
• Eyelash Extensions Learn both Classic and Volume techniques with Borboleta
• Aromatherapy Blend botanicals for customized holistic treatments
• Core Theory & Science Life Skills, Client Experience, Business, Anatomy, Physiology, and Fast Trak

Students desiring to enroll in Bellus Academy must be at least 16 years of age, and must provide a high school diploma, or its equivalent (i.e., a GED or a certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma), a transcript showing high school completion, a transcript showing proof of attainment of an Associate’s degree or higher, or evidence of completion of home schooling that state law treats as a home or private school. The State of Kansas does not recognize ATB eligibility. Bellus Academy does not enroll students under training agreements.

Students must have attained the age of 17 before applying to take the Kansas Cosmetology Examination. Upon acceptance into the academy, each student enrolled in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology must have an Apprentice License issued by the Kansas Board of Cosmetology and must be free from infectious and contagious diseases. All prospective students are encouraged to participate in a shadow day to gain more insight into the program they are considering.

Classes are conducted in residency Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm for day students (35-hour week) and Monday through Friday from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm for night students (25-hour week).

The program length for the Day Schedule is 39 weeks and the Evening Schedule is 54 weeks.

The Manhattan 2026 class start calendar does not list Esthetics Nail Technology; the catalog marks the program "Not currently offered". Residential and Hybrid programs have the same class start dates. All students are required to attend a mandatory Orientation session before their class start date. Management reserves the right to modify class start dates when necessary.

Cost of attendance. Tuition $18,900; kit (includes books, supplies and equipment) $2,221.46; program fees $2,239.99; total charges for the program $23,361.45. Tuition, kits and fees are charged on the first day of class. Overall kit costs and program fees may change depending on whether or not the student opts out of specific items, and prices are subject to change without notice.

Overtime. Students can attend beyond their scheduled completion date, at no additional charge, up to 7.5% of their total program hours; after that, additional tuition accrues at the hourly rate of $14.

Payment. Payments are accepted by cash, check (there is a $25 fee for returned checks) or credit card; for students using financial aid, payments are due when the aid is received. In addition to Financial Aid Assistance for qualifying students, individual financing and payment programs are available, including payment plans that spread payments over a pre-set period.

Financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Programs include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), William D. Ford Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and alternative (private) loans. The first step is to complete the FAFSA; the FAFSA school code for the Manhattan campus is 016644.

Military and veterans. Programs are approved for Veterans Educational Benefits (GI Bill® Chapters 30, 33 and 35). Military spouses may qualify for MyCAA, and active-duty service members may use Military Tuition Assistance.

Scholarships. Institutional scholarships are offered periodically, including the High School, Military and Alumni scholarships, and the Midwest Advanced Artist Scholarship in Manhattan, KS; amounts vary by program.

Net price calculator. A net price calculator for the Manhattan campus is available at https://www.bellusacademy.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/index-1.html.

Occupational titles. Entry-level employment opportunities for Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians, Estheticians and Makeup Artists are available in individual salons, salon chains, department stores, supply houses, and day spas.

Graduation rate. Federal Student Right to Know: the overall graduation rate for full-time, first-time students at the Manhattan campus was 83% (cohort year September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025, graduating within 150% of normal time).

Career services. Throughout your training, job search training is incorporated in your classes, and the Career Services Department offers resume preparation, mock interviews, referrals and graduate follow-up; the academies cannot guarantee employment.