Nail Technician

You’ll get a comprehensive background in every important aspect of being a nail technician: dermatology, growth and health of nails, chemistry as it relates to manicuring, and professional sanitation, safety and customer service skills. Highlights of the program include spa manicures and pedicures with hand and foot massages, flat and dimensional nail art, and UV light-cured acrylics and gel lacquers. 

Hours spent at our on-campus salon in Wadena count as clinical hours toward your licensure, and a required license preparation course will ensure you’re ready for the Minnesota State Board of Cosmetology’s licensure exams.

The Nail Technician program covers:

• Knowledge and technical procedures to perform all manicuring skills
• Ethical and professional behavior, and human relation skills, for working with people in a salon environment
• State rules and regulations for manicurist license holders
• Minnesota sanitation and safety requirements
• Evaluation of disorders or diseases that should be referred to a physician
• Safe preparation and use of salon equipment and supplies
• Preparation of chemical formulas necessary to perform nail services

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Advanced Practice Esthiology and Hair Technician certificate programs, or our Massage Therapy and Cosmetology diploma programs.

Facilities

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Services to the public

M State Cosmetology and Massage Therapy students gain valuable real-world experience by offering reduced-rate salon and spa services to the public at our in-house student salon on the Wadena campus. Learn more about the services offered, hours of operation, and how to make an appointment by calling 218.631.7880. 

Fall application period

The fall application period opens Sept. 1 for the following academic year.

Admission details

Once you've applied to M State, please send copies of your high school transcript and any official college transcripts (if applicable) to records@minnesota.edu.

Acceptance to M State does NOT guarantee a seat in this program. Seats are limited and awarded on a first-come first-serve basis by registering for classes.