Manicuring and Nail Technology is booming, nail salons are opening in malls, strip centers and just about anywhere you can imagine. The nail courses provide the necessary training for a student to become a Nail Technician or a Nail Shop owner, or rent a table in an existing salon. This course will teach the student all aspects of artificial nails, free hand nail art, manicuring, corrective manicures, anatomy and physiology, nail chemistry, as well as proper sanitation and salon practices. Students will learn all   techniques through classroom and clinic experience. We are dedicated to the highest level of education for tomorrow's beauty professionals and the continued accomplishments of our graduates. Join us here at Inner State Beauty School and begin your journey toward financial independence. Inner State has  provided successful career preparation to hundreds of men and women, and we are committed to teaching excellence in the art and science of manicuring. We invite you to visit Inner State, tour our facility and meet our friendly students and faculty. If you have time, we'll even pamper you with a complimentary manicure!

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200 Hour Nail Technician Course: Upon completion of the Nail Technician course the student will have knowledge of nail wrapping, acrylic nails, sculpturing nail tips, anatomy, nail structure, oil manicures, water manicures, French manicures, nail irregularities, diseases and sanitation. A graduate of this course will be able to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology examination to be a Nail Technician. A typical day will consist of a combination of theory, practical and clinical experiences. You’ll have a half hour break for lunch then get right back to it. This course gives you a lot of information in a short period of time so be ready to learn. At approximately 50 hours, students may begin performing basic services on clients on a rotation basis. Tests are given at the end of each chapter. Students are tested on practical skills as well as theory. Tests are essay, multiple choice and fill in. HOURS IN EACH SUBJECT AREA: Sanitation & Bacteriology: Sanitation, Sterilization, Bacteriology, Dispensary requirements & operations- 18 NC, 7 C; Anatomy & Physiology: Bones, muscles, blood, Nervous system, joints, cartilage, Ligaments of hand/arm, Structure of nail, Disorders & diseases of skin & nail- 12 NC; Hand, Arm and Leg Massage: Preparation, Procedures, Techniques- 12 NC, 15 C; Manicuring Procedures: Safety precautions, Basic & oil procedures, Pedicuring, Man's manicure, Application of polish, Nail cosmetics & nail repair, Nail bleach applications, Special problems- 21 NC, 35 C; Artificial Nails: Types & styles, Artificial nail anatomy & artificial nail composition, Preparation, application, removal- 24 NC, 30 C; Specialized Equipment: Specialized equipment types, Procedures for use & safety standards- 11 C; Salon Operations & Communication Skills: Human relations & personalities/presentation, Sales & interpersonal skills, Career development- 6 NC; Cosmetology Laws and Rules: Ohio cosmetology statutes, rules, Inspection & enforcement- 9 NC.

 300 Hour Nail Technician & Managers Course: Upon completion of the Manicuring/Manager course the student will have knowledge of nail wrapping, acrylic nails, sculpturing nail tips, anatomy, nail structure, oil manicures, water manicure, French manicures and nail irregularities. A graduate of this course will be able to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology examination to be a Nail Technician and Nail Technician Manager. Students have theory from 8:30a.m.- 11:30a.m.. Lunch will be from 11:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.. From 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. the student will be doing practical work on mannequin hands and /or other students. When a student reaches 50 hours he/she will work on clients in the clinic on a rotation basis. Tests are given at the end of each chapter. Each student is tested on their practical skills as well as theory. When a student reaches 200 hours they start management. As a Nail Tech Management student, the schedule is the same as it was for the 200 hour nail course. Tests are essay, multiple choice and fill in.

Hours in Each Subject Area: (Same as 200 hour nail technician course plus the following): Cosmetology Laws & Rules: Ohio revised code statues, Ohio administrative rules, License & permit policy & procedures, Continuing education policy & procedures, Inspection & enforcement policy & procedures- 13 NC, 13 C; Public Health and Safety: Sanitation practices & procedures, Sterilization practices & procedures, Dispensary operations & procedures, Bacteriology, contagious & communicable disease control, Salon operation & procedures, Consumer & product safety- 20 NC, 21 C; Advanced Techniques: Advanced anatomy of nail & skin, Advanced muscles & massage techniques, Advanced pedicure care & service, Salon supervision & management, Specialized equipment use & control, Product & service sales training, Communication skills- 17 NC, 16 C. Because the State Board of Cosmetology management curriculum is somewhat limited we also add material on opening and managing a salon to the course.