enrollment closed

Our spring apprenticeship is closed. If you would like to be considered for our Summer apprenticeship, fill out an application below and we will contact you in May.

Looking to join the beauty industry? Nail Artists are in high demand with the popularity of natural nail services and nail art on the rise. As a Nail Artist you can set your own schedule, pricing, and customize the services you offer.

During our apprenticeship program you will receive a high end education, dedicated one-on-two training, a complete nail kit filled with the finest nail products and equipment, and a thorough business education to get you started. You will also be surrounded by succeeding nail artists in our field and get a feel for how rewarding and sustainable a nail career is.

about our program:

You will receive nail education that not only meets Utah’s requirements, but exceeds them tenfold. You’re trained to begin a successful career immediately upon graduation and to pass the Utah State Board written and practical tests.

Utah requires nail apprentices to complete 375 hours of training. With our part time program, you will be completed in roughly 16 weeks. With in salon training you will get:

• “real world” experience

• be compensated for the services you perform

• start building a clientele

• and make connections in the nail community

SCHEDULE

• with Alexis: Wed/Thur/Fri 9am - 5pm

• with Jessley: Tues/Wed/Fri 9am - 5pm

• (closed) with Melissa

INVESTMENT

Full Tuition: $9,500

• Deposit of $4,000 required upon signing up

• Includes a full product and equipment kit valued at $2,500

• Kit includes full size core supplies, art supplies, high-end e-file and curing lamp, professional implements and the required textbooks

• Acrylic sculpting, fills & removal

• Hard Gel sculpting, fills & removal

• PolyGel sculpting, fills & removal

• Gel Polish application, fills & removal

• Structure Gel application, fills & removal

• Safe and sanitary manicures

• Safe and sanitary pedicures

• Cuticle prep

• Current nail art trends including hand painting

• Glitter art, 3D art, ombres, watercolor, etc.

• Basic nail wrap and tip applications

• Building a clientele and basic business education

• Implementing social media

• Equipment, personal and client safety

• Infection Control

• Nail/Skin disorders & diseases

• Anatomy, science, and chemistry of the nails & skin

• History of nails

• Theory and practical experience

• State board education and training

• Job assistance

*pictured above is Abby and Allyson who graduated our apprenticeship program in 2023 under instructor Alexis.

our apprenticeship

Pros: You will receive dedicated 1:2 training from a licensed instructor with experience in at full time salon and educating. You will have personalized help with your clients and the ability to build your clientele while in training. PLUS, once 10% of your hours are completed, you are will receive 100% compensation for you services!

You are guaranteed to learn the most current and advanced nail methods with the finest products available while in our course. Our curriculum and kit is updated at the beginning of every single course, making sure you receive the most up to date information. You will have a head start in your career by having a complete kit of top of the line products, long lasting equipment, and a current and individualized nail education.

Not only do we help you with building a clientele that will stay with you long term, we also offer job assistance when you are nearing your graduation date. It is reasonable to leave our training making $30+/hour based on your skill level*. You will be shown the exact path to grow your clientele quickly, and turn that into a highly successful career for years to come.

Cons: tuition is a larger investment in the beginning and the schedule is not as flexible. The state does require more hours for an apprentice (375) then a nail school student (300). Grants and traditional student loans are not accepted.

traditional nail school

Pros: School is a great way to earn your nail license quickly with a small beginning investment. Grants, scholarships and student loans are usually available to help with tuition and the school schedule can be flexible with yours.

Cons: Typically you are in a class of 10+ students per one instructor. The school sets your client pricing based as a whole, not on an individual’s skill, and the student receives no compensation for the services offered (not allowed by the state). The student kit given by a school is usually very small with low-grade nail products due to a lower tuition fee. A schools curriculum is usually based off the states curriculum suggestions only, not necessarily on current nail trends and techniques. Typically, upon leaving school more education is required on the students part with additional product and equipment investments in order to start a successful nail career.

our takeaway

While an apprenticeship is a higher investment than traditional nail school, the education and kit the student receives are vastly different. While neither route can guarantee your success (it’s ultimately up to you), our apprenticeship course offers you a definite advantage and equips you with all the right tools and knowledge to put your best foot forward.

our instructors