A NEW CAREER IN A YEAR
Nail Technician
The Nail Technician program trains the student in the basic and advanced techniques of nail care and design, acrylics and dip technology. Throughout the curriculum, students gain hands-on experience working with professional nail care products to ensure they are fully prepared for a high-end salon environment.
This course makes safety and sanitary nail care a priority as determined by the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology. Students who complete the 450 hour program must sit for the state relicense exam prior to working in the field as a nail technician.
Upcoming Class Start Dates:
(for both Winchester & Nicholasville)
June 29
July 27
August 24
September 21
$42,330
MEDIAN SALARY
Nail Technician
Possible Career Paths
Manicurist
Pedicurist
- To provide training opportunities that will develop relevant technical skills and work procedures along with a positive professional attitude.
- To provide classroom/training facilities, instructional materials, and up to-date equipment that meet current business and industry standards.
- To provide practical work-based training, allowing students to apply real life application to their skill.
- To gain proficiency in skills that will result in employment and/or advancements in education and training.
- To understand and demonstrate the safe use of tools and related instruments in theNail Technician field.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of manicurists and pedicurists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The median wage for manicurists and pedicurists is $42,330 according to BLS.gov.
Winchester
Rebecca Helfinstine, rhelfinstine@cte.edu
Nicholasville
Vera Hawkins, vhawkins@cte.eduÂ
College Salon at Our Campus
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Our students are ready to provide hair, makeup, waxing, facials and nail services. All services are supervised by licensed instructors and help students fulfill the required hours for licensure.
Salon hours are as follows:
Winchester Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Nicholasville Salon:
Monday – Friday - 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Career Readiness
In partnership with Bluegrass Career Services, students in every program receive career readiness training during their time with the college. Services include:
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