Are you looking to pursue a future in the beauty industry but don’t want to wait for a program that could take more than a year to complete? Do you have a passion for art, fashion, and the hottest trends in beauty?
Consider becoming a nail technician!
The Nail Technician program at Aveda Institute Boise and Aveda Institute Twin Falls is 400 clock hours and can completed in as little as 6½ months on a three-day-a-week schedule. In just a little over half a year, you could be on your way to a fantastic future in a creative field every day!
Nail Tech Program Curriculum
Here’s what you can learn in the Nail Tech program at both of our locations:
- Manicuring and pedicuring
- Applying acrylic and gel nails
- Nail forms
- Nail art and design
- Safety and sanitation procedures
- Relevant state laws and regulations
- Beauty business skills (strategy and networking)
Class Schedule for Nail Tech Program
This program is offered on a part-time schedule (27.5 hours per week) at both the Aveda Institute–Boise and Aveda Institute–Twin Falls campuses.
Part-time nail tech schedule: Wednesday 8:30am-7:00pm, Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-7:00pm
Nail Product Partners
We use salon-quality brands in our classrooms and student salon. Morgan Taylor and Gelish, among other preeminent salon brands, can be found in the hands of our students.
Our Teaching Approach
The cornerstones of Aveda Institutes’ teaching include the following:
Lectures, Seminars, and Guest Speakers
Listen to and learn with industry professionals, both regular instructor staff and visiting guest artists. Gain access to local beauty employers through visits, and even start networking with local pros while you’re in school.
Salon and Spa Floor
We think the best way to learn beauty skills is by doing. After putting in a dedicated amount of time in our classrooms, students can move to improving their learning and skills in our student salon. You can provide salon and spa nail treatments on real guests while under the supervision and support of licensed professionals.
In addition to learning by doing, you have the opportunity to start building your own book of business and growing a consistent guest count to take with you after you graduate.
This also gives students the opportunity to start compiling and organizing their own portfolios of work: perfect preparation for their next job interview.
Is a Nail Tech Career Right for Me?
Of course, if you love nails and the artistry that is possible with this medium, that counts for a lot. In addition, we find that those who thrive as a nail specialist have certain traits in common:
- Outgoing
- Artistic, creative
- Bold and inventive
- Creative
- Empowered and driven
After you gain licensing in the state of Idaho, any one of these careers may be possible:
- Spa or Salon Nail Technician (at a nail salon, day spa, or high-end resort)
- Nail Salon Manager
- Nail Salon Owner
- Social Media Beauty Influencer
- Nail Technician Educator
Why Aveda Institute for Your Nail Tech Program
At Aveda Institutes in Twin Falls and Boise, we are proud of the quality of our education and the culture of our schools based on the Aveda way.
As an Aveda school, we believe in leaving the planet in better shape than we found it. It’s important to us that our nail students still live and breathe the Aveda lifestyle.
If you think that a nail education from Aveda Institute Boise or Aveda Institute Twin Falls is right for you, we invite you to explore our program today!
Get Started in Your Nail Career Now
Put your career in your own hands. Because our program is just 400 hours, it is designed to prepare you for a career you specialize in that you’ve wanted in under a year’s time. Get started on the path toward your new education today.
Want to learn more than just nails? Check out our cosmetology program!
