MANICURING & NAIL DESIGN

LEARN ALL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED AS A NAIL TECHNICIAN

MANICURING & NAIL DESIGN

You’ll be ready to manicure nails like a true professional after completion of this 300-hour program at our Pittsburgh beauty school. Our comprehensive curriculum of specialized cosmetic and aesthetic education includes an optimal mixture of traditional classroom lectures, informative visual demonstrations, hands-on application and training, and real-world practice in professional salons and public businesses.

In addition to learning the tips and tricks of the nail tech industry, you’ll also benefit from instruction on resume writing and other career ready necessities, as well as thorough instruction and immersion in best practices for building a successful business. Whether your creative aspirations involve working as a manicurist in an esteemed salon setting, or you dream of opening up a cutting-edge cosmetic studio of your own, you can feel confident that by enrolling at our beauty academy, you’ll easily obtain your objectives upon graduation.

Enroll today in our Nail Technician Program, and contact us for more information about how we help creative professionals in Pittsburgh achieve a status of excellence and superior skill in the aesthetic arts.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • MANICURES AND PEDICURES (BASIC, SPA, AND PARAFFIN)
  • SCULPTURED NAILS
  • DIP POWDER NAIL DESIGN
  • APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL NAIL TIPS
  • NAIL WRAPS (SILK AND FIBERGLASS)
  • UV LIGHT-CURED NAILS
  • ACRYLIC & ODORLESS ACRYLIC NAILS
  • NAIL ART & POLISH DESIGN METHODS
  • POLY GEL AND SOFT GELS
  • GEL POLISH
  • . . . AND SO MUCH MORE!

NAIL TECHNICIAN & MANICURIST COURSE DETAILS

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BOOKS

Milady’s Standard Nail technology Textbook, with digital interactive Cengage MindTap and exam review book.

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EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:

Students will receive two (2) uniform sets, a kit with professional products, a set of manicuring tools, and any other materials necessary to perform the required curriculum. You will have the resources and assets any future beauty expert needs, not only get you through school, but also to get you started in a salon when you graduate.

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GRADUATION:

After a student completes 300 hours, performs required services, passes exams, and fulfills all financial obligations to the school, they may graduate. You will receive a diploma upon graduation.

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TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

Tuition  $7,625.00 

Tuition Balances can be satisfied as follows:

Paid in full | Monthly installments | Financial Aid Awards: Direct Student Loans |PA Forward Loans| Scholarships

NO PELL GRANT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM

The tuition includes all books, Kit, two (2) uniforms and supplies necessary to complete the course of study.

JOIN OUR NEXT CLASS        CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT OUR SOUTH HILLS LOCATION ONLY!

2025-2026 CLASS START DATES:

DECEMBER 1ST 2025

January 12th 2026

February 2nd 2026

March 2nd 2026

April 6th 2026

May 4th 2026

June1st 2026

July 6th 2026

August 3rd 2026

Sept 14th 2026

October 5th 2026

November 2nd  2026

December 7th 2026

 

 

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BOOKS

Milady’s Standard Nail technology Textbook, with digital interactive CIMA!

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EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:

Students will receive two (2) uniform sets, a kit with professional products, a set of manicuring tools, and any other materials necessary to perform the required curriculum. You will have the resources and assets any future beauty expert needs, not only get you through school, but also to get you started in a salon when you graduate.

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GRADUATION:

After a student completes 300 hours, performs required services, passes exams, and fulfills all financial obligations to the school, they may graduate. You will receive a diploma upon graduation.

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TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

Tuition | $7,625.00

Tuition Balances can be satisfied as follows:

Paid in full | Monthly installments | Financial Aid Awards: Direct Student Loans |PA Forward Loans| Scholarships

NO PELL GRANT AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM

The tuition includes all books, Kit, two (2) uniforms and supplies necessary to complete the course of study.

 

IS NAIL DESIGN YOUR TRUE PASSION? MAKE IT YOUR PROFESSION.

Nail Technicians are in demand! Get started on your new career in as little as 2.5 months! Browse our MANICURING COURSES OUTLINE today to decide if a career in professional nail design is right for you.

SCHOLARSHIPS & ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE

OPI SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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You can receive up to $1,000 while being currently enrolled at South Hills Beauty Academy and North Hills Beauty Academy. Visit www.beautychangeslives.org to learn more about this exciting scholarship opportunity, or read about the details online.
ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES
Spouses of current military employees and veterans are eligible for financial aid and academic assistance at our Pittsburgh beauty academy! Want to learn more about the nail technician industry and take your cosmetology career to the next level? With our advanced classes, you have the ability to master the art of the manicure and to immerse yourself in a deeper level of nail design than you ever thought possible. Read more about our advanced classes today, and take full advantage of your Military Spouse Benefits!

YOUR COSMETOLOGY CAREER BEGINS HERE

Students come from far and wide to attend our beauty school! You’ll be able to attend your beauty classes with other fun individuals who are also serious about starting their careers as cosmetologists and hair design artists. So don’t wait to take control of your professional future — maximize your potential to the highest level with South Hills Beauty Academy!

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