Nail Care

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High School Juniors and Seniors

Nail Care offer services such as cleaning, treating, polishing, augmenting and decorating nails. You will work on clients in MNTC’s full-service salon and prepare to take the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology exam to work as a manicurist.

The daytime program is only available to junior and senior high school students as a one year program. Seniors can not apply.

Program Highlights

Express individual creativity utilizing a wide range of nail care techniques using the latest technology and trends
Create artistic designs, artificial enhancements, and provide natural nail services
Manage client relationships and provide recommendations for ongoing health and beauty

Career Focus

Prepared for state licensure, immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Work-based Experiences | Career Coaching/Scholarships | National Competitions

Program Details

Who can attend?

Courses

Course Name
Nail Care I Bacteriology, Disinfection, & Sanitation Nail Structure, Composition, Disorders, & Diseases Manicure/Pedicure
Nail Care II Artificial Nails Board Rules, Regulations, & Statutes Nail Art Establishment Development
Total Class Hours: 600

Prerequisites

Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

Student must successfully complete application process.

Received acceptance into the program.

Program Requirements

A valid State issued ID to take the PSI testing.

A social security number to register with the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology.

Must be on track to graduate high school.

Must have passing grades on their current high school transcript.

No GED's will be accepted.

Must be 16 years old or be at least 16 years of age by November 1 of the current year.

Class Times

Expenses

Credentials Available

Accreditations

Is this program right for me?

Attributes

Cleanliness
Communication
Customer-Service Focus
Financial Skills
Active Listening
Speaking
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Judgement and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Near Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Oral Expression
Speech Recognition

Completion & Positive Placement Rate

Potential Occupations

Potential Wages

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships

VA Assistance

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Live Work & Services

MNTC trains students to be qualified for work in their industry after graduation. One way we do this is by giving them opportunities to experience true work situations, just as they will face once they're on the job. We call this Live Work.

Learn more about Live Work & Services.

Lilly Allen

(Certified Teacher) Esthetics/Nail Care

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All career programs start with an online application process. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open November 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025.

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