Your passion for healthy, beautiful nails could mean you are a great fit for the Nail Care Program at either of our Georgia beauty school campuses. This 600-hour program covers everything from the basics of manicures and pedicures to nail sculpting, acrylics, gels, and nail art techniques.
You will deepen your knowledge of nail care through classroom work, professional demonstrations, and hands-on experience in our upscale student salon area.
Practice your new skills on clients under the direct supervision of licensed instructors, and gain the confidence you need to become a professional nail technician. At Elaine Sterling Institute, we are committed to strong academic standards while helping students connect their studies to the real world.
If you would like more information about enrolling in the Nail Care program, please contact us today!
Nails are the details that make a difference.
While nail care is offered as an on-campus program at both our Atlanta Buckhead campus and our Dunwoody campus, some students choose our Nail Care Hybrid Program. The hybrid program allows you to learn the theory portions online through a self-paced educational platform called CIMA by Milady. The hands-on portions of the class are still completed at one of our campuses under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
The online learning platform is designed to be fun and engaging. You can access it from whatever device you are using, at any time of the day. Chat with your classmates and instructors, and get instant feedback on assignments and quizzes. It is a great learning tool for people of all types of learning styles.
When it comes to any type of beauty education, including nail care, students want to know that they are going to learn more than the basics. At Elaine Sterling Institute, we have rigorous academic training that meets state standards and is influenced by internationally-trained instructors. Students can earn a North American Podology certification through our partnership with The North American School of Podology.
We offer hands-on training in a professional salon environment, so you can become accustomed to the professionalism behind a nail technician’s job. You can expect to use high-end products and tools throughout the educational experience.
We are also a career-focused school, preparing students for the business aspects of the profession. Learn ethics and other professional standards while gaining financial literacy through an online program called Qnity. Network with industry professionals, which could help make the transition into the workforce an easier process.
Explore our Nail Care Program in greater detail by contacting us and scheduling a campus tour. We can set up a time that works for you at either of our campuses.
Janice Laster
Just wanted to touch base with you and say thank you so much for your classes at TIEGA!! EVERYONE LOVED YOU!!! You are a wonderful educator, knowledgeable and entertaining, especially in the way you teach!! We are looking forward to the GACTE Conference in July! Take care and again thank you very much!
Lisa Easton
Elaine Sterling has not only been a great instructor, but has continued to lead her students. I now own a medical spa and Elaine continues to provide guidance and clinical advice for me. I appreciate and admire her ambition in this field and look forward to her continued support.
Marisa Costigan
I am really glad I took the laser class offered at The Elaine Sterling Institute. Elaine’s school is very nice & professional. Tony Stanfill is an excellent instructor and she is very thorough in teaching laser safety and education. I thought there was plenty of hands on experience with the different lasers. After taking the class, I got offered a position at a dermatology practice.
Natasha Harvey
I have really enjoyed Ms. Gina's online class! She is an awesome teacher and breaks down the material for comprehensive and does not overwhelm.
Cher Clark
Elaine, it was my pleasure to get to know you and have you as my mentor during my time as your student during my introduction to esthetics. Without your expertise and approval I may not have had the confidence I needed to face such a major career change. Thank you so much!
Tuition for the Nail Care Program is $10,200. The fee for the kit, books, and supplies is $1,624. Total cost is $11,824.
Tuition for the hybrid online Nail Care Program costs the same.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Start the financial aid process by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Contact us if you have any questions concerning financial aid or alternative ways to pay for your beauty education.
Yes, we offer a part-time schedule that meets in the evenings and on Saturdays.
Students in the full-time program attend Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Students in the part-time evening program attend Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and every Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Depending on which schedule you choose, you could complete the program in as little as 6.5 to 10 months.
Nail care students receive the following items:
Student kits are subject to change.
We would love to help you begin your enrollment process. First, examine our admissions requirements:
Contact our Admissions team, and let us know that you are interested in enrolling in our Nail Care Program. We can guide you through the process and set up a personal tour of the campus of your choice.
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