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TURN YOUR
ART INTO A CAREER

400 hours. 14 weeks. Create beauty.

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Program Overview

Everything you need to know about our Manicuring Program 400 hours program

The International School of Beauty Manicuring/Nail Care Program (400 Hours) prepares students for a career as a Manicurist, Consultant on Beauty and Personal Appearance, Beauty and Cosmetic Sales, Salon Manager or Owner.

The curriculum consists of 400 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a manicurist pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. 276 hours are devoted to Practical Operations in Nail Care and 124 hours to Technical Instruction in Health and Safety.

Course Goals

What you will achieve in this program

Successfully master training requirements needed to make application for state licensure or certification

Develop professional skills and attitude in the interest of the students learning environment

Graduate possessing skills to help secure at minimum entry level employment

Performance Objectives

Skills and competencies you will master

Successfully acquire the knowledge of the laws and rules regulating California

Successfully acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all phases of the course

Successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory as relative to the course curriculum

Successfully acquire business management techniques common in the industry

Successfully acquire the necessary skills to perform practical procedures relative to the course curriculum

Skills You Will Develop

Hands-on abilities you will gain

Learn the proper use of implements relative to services offered in the program curriculum

Acquire the knowledge of performing a client consultation before all services to recognize any contraindications

Learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all services

Attitudes & Goals

Professional values and mindset we cultivate

Appreciate good workmanship as developed throughout the program

Possess a positive attitude toward the public and fellow workers

Appreciate honesty, integrity and ethics in oneself and others

Have an improved personality while dealing with students, patrons, and colleagues

Curriculum

400 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations

Theory Hours
124
hours of instruction
31% of total program
Practical Hours
276
hours of hands-on training
69% of total program
1

Cosmetology Act/Board Rules & Regulations

7theory
0practical
2

Health and Safety

20theory
0practical
3

Disinfection and Sanitation

20theory
32practical
4

Bacteriology, Anatomy, Physiology & Skin Analysis

13theory
0practical
5

Manicures & Pedicures

40theory
67practical
6

Acrylic/Artificial Nails

0theory
147practical
7

Spa Services

7theory
30practical
8

Additional Training & Communication

17theory
0practical
Total Program Hours
124
Theory
276
Practical
400
Total

Admission & Materials

What you'll need to enroll and get started

Admission

High school diploma or equivalent

Academic Requirements

Grading standards and graduation requirements

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Program Details

Cost: $6,116.38Duration: 14 weeksHours: 400

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