This school offers a diploma program in cosmetology with specific courses offering instruction in manicuring, pedicuring, and nail design. In addition to learning the skills of nail technology, the curriculum also includes instruction on people skills and professionalism, and prepares students for the state licensing exam. Career placement services are also offered. A special feature of this school is its on-site salon operated by students, providing intensive hands-on job training.
Virginia College
4795 Interstate 55 North
Jackson, MS 39206
601-977-0960
Magnolia College is unique due to being Mississippi's only Pivot Point International Member school. Pivot Point programs require 1,500 hours of training and instruction and prepare students not only in the area of cosmetology technique, but in business and people skills as well. The manicure program at Magnolia takes less than two years to complete and provides a specialization in nail technology. The course prepares students for the state cosmetology licensing exam through its comprehensive and nationally accredited curriculum.
Magnolia College of Cosmetology
4725 Interstate 55 North
Jackson, MS 39206
601-362-6940
This school offers a certificate program in nail technology. Courses focus on nail shaping, design, and cleaning techniques. Specialty training at this school includes courses in areas such as extremity massage, nail diseases, equipment and table maintenance, legal regulations, and business practices. Certificates offered are flexible in their length, allowing students to complete them in less than two years or less than one year in an accelerated program.
Final Touch Beauty School
5700 North Hills Street
Meridian, MS 39307
601-485-7733
There are several other schools in Mississippi which teach nail technology as one facet of a general cosmetology program. Schools such as The Academy of Hair Design, Blue Cliff College, and East Central Community College are mostly focused on hair styling, but incorporate a class on nail technology or nail design into their curriculum to provide students with a broad education in beauty. If you are unsure about your career goals and which school may be best suited to your particular focus, the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology is a helpful resource. They provide information about licensing requirements, salons and their specific hiring practices, in addition to state-licensed schools and their educational programs.