Located in Charlotte, the Academy of Nails and Esthetics is a private institution, offering approved courses in both manicuring and facials. The nail technician program includes training in nail tips and wraps, the use of odorless nail products, air-brushing, anatomy and physiology, nail and skin disorders and sanitation. For hands-on training, students staff the school's nail salon. Classes begin each week and are held during the mornings and afternoons Monday through Saturdays. Students select their own course schedule, taking as many courses as they wish. After completing 300 hours of schooling, students receive a certificate of completion.
Academy of Nails and Esthetics
415-A Minuet Lane
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 521-2911
aofne.com
Founded in 1992, Troutman's College of Manicuring is in the capital city of Raleigh. The curriculum covers the application of acrylics, tips and gel nails, aromatherapy, hand massage, health and sanitation as well as business topics like interviewing, advertising and salon ownership and management. Classes begin four times per month and are available as day or evening courses of study. Full-time students can complete the program in nine to 10 weeks, while part-time students spend 15 to 22 weeks in the program. An additional course in tanning bed operation is also available for nail tech students.
Troutman's College of Manicuring
4339 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27609-6282
(919) 875-0555
troutmansmanicuring.com?
Situated 90 miles northeast of Wilmington, Carteret Community College is a public institution in Morehead City. The school offers a certificate program in manicuring that requires two semesters of study to complete. Students take two classroom-based courses in the field per semester as well as a laboratory or practice session working with mannequins. Working in the school's salon is also required as is a course in communications. State and federal financial aid is available, and the school offers job placement assistance to all of its students.
Carteret Community College
3505 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-6000
carteret.edu
A public school, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is in the western town of Asheville. Business and computer courses are included in the two-semester program for manicurists at the college. Rather than working in an actual salon, students work in a simulated environment, practicing on one another and on mannequins. Personal and career counseling is offered to all students, and the school participates in federal and state financial aid programs.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801-4897
(828) 254-1921
abtech.edu