Nail Technician
Master the art of nails from fundamentals
to advanced nail art.
NIC’s Nail Technician program is designed for anyone passionate about nail art and looking to turn that interest into a career.
From the fundamentals of nail care, client consultation, and hand/foot physiology to advanced nail art and salon business skills, this intensive 20-week program equips students to work confidently in professional salons or start their own business.
Program Overview
The Nail Technician program at NIC combines creativity, technical expertise, and business know-how. Students learn spa manicures and pedicures, including paraffin, exfoliating scrubs, hot oil, and hot stone massage techniques, while also mastering advanced nail art with acrylics, gels, 2D and 3D designs, and the latest nail enhancement systems like Polygel and Gel-X.
Hands-on learning is central to the program. Students practice on real clients at NIC Spa, gaining confidence and industry-ready skills. Instructors guide students through every technique, from client consultation and nail shaping to finishing a flawless set of nails, ensuring precision, sanitation, and artistry.
NIC also teaches the business side of nail services. Students gain knowledge of salon management, client relations, and product selection, preparing them to work in top salons or launch their own business upon graduation.
Key Outcomes
Become a licensed professional
NIC Certified Nail Technicians are recognized for their skill, creativity, and professionalism, ready to work in leading salons or launch their own business.
From fundamentals to advanced techniques
The program builds from core nail care and hand/foot physiology to advanced art, acrylics, gels, and nail enhancements.
Hands-on practice with real clients
NIC Spa allows students to apply techniques on real clients, gaining experience, confidence, and creativity.
Understand the business of nails
Students learn salon management, product knowledge, client consultation, and business essentials to thrive in the industry.
Program Information
Program Costs
Application Fee
$250.00
Tuition Fee
Domestic: $6,350.00
International: $8,350.00
Tuition includes the use of school-supplied consumables for in-class practice: paper towels, blue towels, cotton, cream, scrub, paraffin, gel polish, regular polish, gloves, face masks, nail art accessories, CS20, alcohol, acetone, orange sticks, buffers and files. Laundry service for school-supplied towels is also included.
The Nail Kit is not included in tuition fees. Students may purchase the Nail Kit from NIC Spa for $1,200 plus applicable taxes, or purchase the required items independently from other suppliers using the list provided by NIC Spa.
Students are required to bring their nail kit whenever they work in the nail rooms.
All products, kits, and supplies are subject to change without prior notice at the company’s discretion.
Program Hours & Length
Program Hours: 400
Weeks: 20
Start Dates
February
March
May
June
August
September
November
Career Outcomes
• Nail technician at a Spa or Nail Salon
• Salon/Spa Owner
• Salon/Spa Manager
• Product Representative
• Product Educator
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 19 years of age or hold a High School diploma.
- Submit a completed Student Application Form and Admissions Questionnaire (available in paper or online formats).
Language Proficiency Requirements
Please check the Language Proficiency Requirements on our How to Apply Page
Curriculum
MANICURES • PEDICURES • ACRYLIC NAILS • GEL NAILS • NAIL ENHANCEMENTS • 2D NAIL ART • 3D NAIL ART • GEL-X • POLYGEL • HARD GEL • NAIL SHAPING • CUTICLE CARE • HAND & FOOT MASSAGE • CLIENT CONSULTATION • SANITATION • PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE • SALON BUSINESS
NIC’s Nail Technician program offers a blend of practical skills, creative training, and business insight.
Students start with the fundamentals of hand, foot, and nail physiology, progressing to advanced acrylic and gel nail enhancements, artistic nail designs, and polish techniques.
Working on real clients at NIC Spa, students gain professional confidence while learning client consultation, safety, and sanitation protocols.
The curriculum also teaches business essentials, preparing graduates to work in top salons or successfully launch their own nail business.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills.
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Start Your Application
Take your love of nail art to the next level. Develop technical skills, creative artistry, and business knowledge to succeed as a professional Nail Technician.
Apply now and start your journey at NIC.