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Manicurist Program
Tha Nail Artistry Academy offers a Manicurist Program designed to prepare students for applicable Texas licensing requirements and the practical realities of working in the nail industry. The hybrid program combines online theory education, required on-campus skills sessions, practical training, licensing examination preparation, professional development, and business education. Students learn in a supportive but accountable environment that emphasizes technical skill, sanitation and safety, client experience, and professional conduct.
Program Format
The 600-hour Manicurist Program uses a flexible hybrid structure.
- A portion of approved theory education is completed online.
- Students attend required on-campus skills sessions on a fixed schedule.
- Practical hours are completed during approved academy hours and according to the student’s assigned schedule.
- Eligibility to perform supervised student services depends on curriculum progress, instructor approval, academy policy, and skills readiness.
Specific schedules, timelines, and service policies are pending final academy approval and will be outlined in official documents.
Hybrid online and on-campus learning
Hands-on skills development and practice
Licensing examination preparation
Business and professional-development training
Program Tracks
Choose the schedule that best fits your life and responsibilities.
Full-Time Program
The full-time track is designed for students who can commit to a more intensive weekly schedule. It offers a structured path to completing the 600-hour Manicurist Program on a faster timeline, with consistent on-campus skills sessions and practical hours.
- Estimated weekly schedule: 34 scheduled hours per week (pending final academy approval).
- Estimated completion timeline: [Timeline pending final academy approval].
Part-Time Program
The part-time track is designed for students balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. It offers a more flexible weekly schedule while still maintaining the structure and accountability needed to complete the 600-hour Manicurist Program.
- Estimated weekly schedule: 25 scheduled hours per week (pending final academy approval).
- Estimated completion timeline: [Timeline pending final academy approval].
Specific class schedules, days, and times are pending final academy approval and will be provided during admissions and pre-enrollment.
Curriculum Overview
The 600-hour Manicurist Program covers a wide range of technical, safety, client-care, and business topics. The categories below are a high-level overview of the types of skills and knowledge areas included in the curriculum. Final curriculum details are pending academy approval.
Texas laws and professional responsibilities
Sanitation, disinfection, and safety
Natural nail care
Basic manicures and pedicures
Gel services
Spa services
Structured and dry manicure techniques
Acrylic
Dip powder
Hard gel
Soft gel
Gel-X
Polygel
Nail art
Overlays
Tip application
Forms and sculpted nails
Shaping
E-file techniques
Fill-ins
Removals
Repairs
Client consultation
Client experience
Professional conduct
Licensing examination preparation
Branding fundamentals
Marketing fundamentals
Client retention
Business development
All curriculum topics and terminology are pending final academy approval and may be updated to reflect current Texas requirements and industry standards.