Note: Required June 1–18, 2026, Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. training at CAVIT’s Coolidge campus. Student must be 16 years of age on June 1, 2026, and have earned ten high school credits with two of those credits in English.

Program Highlights

  • Express individual creativity utilizing a wide range of nail care techniques using the latest technology and trends.
  • Create artistic designs, artificial enhancements, and provide natural nail services.
  • Manage client relationships, and provide recommendations for ongoing health and safety.

Career Focus

  • The first step to earning your nail technician licensure is to successfully complete the CAVIT one-year, 600-hour program. At the end of the program, it’s time to earn your licensure by passing the state’s two exams. Finally, it’s time to update your resume, apply for, and land a nail technician position and/or continue your post-secondary education and earn a business or marketing degree.

Listing of Instructional Topics

Semester One

  • History of Nails
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Skin Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
  • Nail Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
  • Nail Product Chemistry
  • Infection Control
  • Manicuring
  • Pedicuring

Semester Two

  • Electric Filing
  • Nail Tips and Forms
  • Gel Nail Enhancements
  • Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements
  • Nail Art
  • Nail Clinic Experience
  • Nail Tech Written Exam Prep
  • Nail Tech Practical Exam Prep

Nail Technology Labor Entry Level Salary Range

  • Hourly: $16.47
  • Annual: $34,250

*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages

Related Career Pathways

  • Nail Care Artist/Designer
  • Nail Technician
  • Product Distribution
  • Sales Consultant
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Beauty Supply Store Associate
  • Retail/Artistic Director