About Online Study

Study anytime 24/7
  • Smart phone, computer or tablet
  • Open 24/7 to use anytime
  • Nothing is timed
  • Recommended 30hrs online per month
  • Online study MUST be done in 6 months
  • Most finish here within 3-4 months
  • Study online now to attend later
  • Finish 50 hrs of online study to attend 1st day
  • About 130 hours of online study total
  • 24/7 text access with instructor
  • Students can go as fast as they want
  • Online study helps prepare for 3 tests here
  • The instructor has personally designed this unique online course and updates it regularly to prepare students for the most current exam

    Nail History, Communication, Personal Skills, Professional Image, Sanitation, Anatomy/Physiology, Nail/Skin Structure, Nail Diseases/Disorders, Basic Chemistry/Electricity, Understanding Nail Products, Manicures, Pedicures, Nail Wraps/Tips, Acrylic, Gels, Electric Filing, Nail Art Theory and VA State Regulations.

Virginia DOES NOT accept a 100% online course for licensing. Students have be inside a state licensed school to pass tests and learn/show safe skills.

About Classes

Attend by Appt 1-2x a month
  • Book classes on any Mon-Sun 
  • Pick 3 hours between 10-9
  • Private 1on1 training per student
  • Book online, by text or email anytime
  • Most attend Day 1 within 1-2 months of enrolling
  • 24/7 text to instructor when practicing
  • Students must pass 3 tests at the school within 6 months of enrolling to finish the course
  • Most students attend 1-2x a month



Booking Class Day Rules:

  • no more than 2 days per month
  • no more than 1 day per week
  • max group of 4 that enrolled together
  • no classes before 10am or after 9pm
  • 1st monthly payment required to attend Day 1
  • Less than 24 hours reschedule=$50 fee

Class Study:

  • Sanitation procedures
  • Nail Service Safety and violations
  • Career options with client retention
  • Correct and safe cuticle/callus care
  • Understanding of polishing, service procedures, safe nail filing, tips, adhesive and chemical use
  • Durable acrylic nail application
  • Other training based on questions asked

About State Exams

  • Taken after successful completion of our course
  • Course must be paid in full here to take exams
  • State Exams must be passed to get your license


Theory Exam:

  • $86 fee (not included in our costs)
  • State or government Photo ID required
  • 11 secure state approved testing centers
  • daily/weekly depending on location chosen
  • 120 multiple choice questions (75% passes)


Practical Exam:

  • $86 fee (not included in our costs)
  • supply cost is about $100-150 (not included)
  • in Chesapeake, Springfield, Richmond, Lynchburg and Roanoke at 8:30am on Mondays (about 3 hrs)
  • We fully educate students with training to understand and be ready for the state practical exam. The Instructor is available 24/7 to text through this process.


Virginia Nail Technician License:

  • pay to get your license after passing BOTH exams 
  • $105 fee paid to the state (not included)
  • renew every 2 years $105 with no CEUs
  • transfer to other states based on their cosmetology board's requirements for reciprocity.
  • Virginia Nail Technician license allows you to sell nail services only in the state of Virginia. 

Do you like reading our detailed information? Consider that we have been helping students for over a decade to get their Virginia Nail Technician license. If you want a nail license you are in the right place!

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