Arthur's Beauty College is a leading cosmetology educator in the state, with four campuses in Pine Bluff, Conway, Ft. Smith and Jacksonville. The manicurist program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience to become a professional nail tech. Classes start throughout the year. Full-time classes take six months to complete, and part-time classes take 10 months. The school is accredited by the National Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences. Tuition and fees for the manicurist program cover the kit, books, registration, permit and exam fee for the state board. As of Spring 2010, tuition is $5,435 with an optional acrylic nail kit for $250.
Arthur's Beauty College
2600 John Harden Dr.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
501-982-8987
arthursbeautycollege.com
Arthur's Beauty College
2710 Commerce Cir.
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-534-0498
Arthur's Beauty College
2320 Washington Dr.
Conway, AR 72032
501-329-7770
Arthur's Beauty College
2000 North B St.
Ft. Smith, AR 72901
479-783-3301
The Salon Professional Academy in North Little Rock offers small classes with less than 12 students per class. Its evening Nail Technology program takes 10 months to complete. Tuition includes all kits and books at a cost of $6,990. A registration fee of $200 is also charged. Classes form throughout the year. The Academy is a Redken-affiliated training center which will prepare you for the state board exam.
The Salon Professional Academy
4619 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
501-753-2400
thesalonprofessionalacademy.com/little_rock
Regency Beauty Institute is a complete cosmetology program, with two locations, Little Rock and Fayetteville. Unlike other schools which focus only on nail technology, you will train in a variety of subjects, from haircutting and styling, to skin and nail care as well as salon management. Regency offers full and part-time class schedules. Tuition and fees vary per location. Both schools are pending accreditation from the U.S. Department of Education.
Regency Beauty Institute
2614 South Shackleford Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-225-8700
regencybeauty.com/campus/arkansas.aspx
Regency Beauty Institute
4107 Steele Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-527-6423