To visit the school an appointment must be made first. New students should email or text to make an appointment to speak with someone. School hours vary Mon-Sun 10-9 by appointment only
Virginia Nail School
also known as Virginia School of Nail Artistry
12 Centre Court
Palmyra VA 22963
Phone call or Text: 434-305-9799
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Text or email right now to book a in-person visit, attentive phone call or video chat
Sales, enrollment or student questions: sales@vanailschool.com (no solicitation)
VA State Licensing Questions: Call DPOR for state licensing info (804) 367-8509
Enrolled students will have access directly to the instructor's email and 24/7 texting
Free handicapp parking is about 20 feet from doorway. The 36" front door swings open both ways. Doors and halls are 36-40" wide. Open seating is available for wheelchairs in the classroom and lab areas. Bathroom space is wheelchair accessible. Discuss IEPs with the instructor for modifications. There are no stairs inside or outside the building. Sturdy non rolling wood chairs available for seating upon request.
WHERE IS THE SCHOOL? We are about:
Did you know that more than 90% of the students here drive at least an hour to attend. More than 50% of them drive two hours or more!
SCHOOL CLOSURE FOR 2026
We are limiting our enrollment to 20 students max in 2024 with a new acceptance application to be able to enroll in 2024. Anyone can enroll in 2023.
We will stop taking new enrollment students on Dec 1, 2024 OR when we reach the maximum enrolled for 2024. Students can finish their course study going into 2025. The school will remain open in 2025 but not taking new enrollments after 2024. As of Jan 2026 the school will be closed.
To keep our cost the lowest in the state: Ms. Vivian does not get paid to teach here, she earns her income from the following:
Running a nail school should be about a passion to teach and help others get their "License", not profits in order to ensure students reach the level of licensing and not just handing them a certificate. Mrs. Vivian has donated years of her time to do this and is relocating plus focusing on her legal consultation career.