Make a payment to begin your online study today and schedule your hands-on classes by appointment later. After payment, you will be redirected to create your online study account.
Pay Now to Enroll
Pay to enroll and begin your online studies today, with hands-on classes available by appointment between each module.
Students have up to 12 months to complete 5 modules, though most finish within 3-5 months.
How to Study
Study online anytime, 24/7
Attend first class within 90 days
Attend hands-on classes by appt 1-2 times per month
Steps to complete our course
Module 1
Students will study 35 hours online to prepare to take a Test 1 at the school. Students will also learn salon safety and manicure/polishing skills on Test 1 day. PAY IN FULL
Module 2
Students will study 35 hours online to prepare to take a Test 2 at the school. Students will learn pedicuring/gel polish skills on Test 2 day.
Module 3
Students will study 25 hours online to prepare to take a Test 3 at the school. Students will learn basic acrylic skills on Test 3 day.
Module 4
Students will study 25 hours online to prepare to take a Test 4 at the school. Students will learn advanced acrylic skills on Test 4 day.
Module 5
Students will study 10 hours online to see if they are prepared to take the state exams for licensing. Students will be reviewed for knowledge on safe service skills.
State Exams
State Exams are offered at secure testing centers located in Mechanicsville, Centreville, Alexandria, Ashburn, Chantilly, Harrisonburg, Forest, Richmond, Roanoke and Virginia Beach.
Almost all of our students drive an hour to take our course here but more than half of our students drive over 2 hours to attend
Online Module Study
Each online Module must be completed within 10-60 days (to test at the school within 10-90 days of starting each module). Modules expire for use at 60 days. Students can study anytime 24/7 online. Most students finish a module within 2 weeks.
Testing at the School
Students must pass each Module's tests AT the school with a score of 78% or higher to continue to the next module. After all Module Tests are passed students can take/will be ready for the state exam.
Classroom Skill Training
Classes start right after testing. Test day classes are booked in a online booking system or by text/email directly with the instructor. This private class (after each module) is available to book on a Mon-Sun anytime between 10am-9pm.
Students have up to one year to complete all 5 modules from the day they paid in full or paid for Module 1. Students are free to study faster to finish the course faster.
Virginia does NOT offer financial aid for Nail Technician programs
Consider enrolling in a 1,000-hour Cosmetology program to be eligible for financial aid.
We do not accept Military Aid; please reach out to schools with larger military populations, such as NOVA or Norfolk.
Pay Per Module
CLICK HERE to start Module 1 now
Students are able to study faster to finish faster as desired
Month 1-2
$950 pay for Module 1
(pay for all Modules $2,950)
Optional kit is $225 or get supplies yourself. Mod 1 Kit can be mailed for $25.
Pre-purchase the 3 Kit bundle for $650 to pickup OR get Mod 1 Kit mailed for $25 with Mod 2/3 kit picked up by Test 1 day.
Month 2-4
Pay $700 for Module 2 or continue if paid in full.
Optional Mod 2 Kit is $225 or get supplies yourself.
Month 2-6
Pay $700 for Module 3 or continue if paid in full.
Students that scored 90% or higher on Test 1 & 2 (and completed both tests within 90 days) can bundle to pay $1,450 for Mod 3-5.
Optional Mod 3 Kit is $250 or get supplies yourself.
Month 3-8
Pay $700 for Module 4 or continue if paid in full.
Use supplies from Mod 3 Kit or have/get supply
Month 3-10
Pay $200 for Module 5 or continue if paid in full.
State Exams
Students are now ready to take the state exam.
State Exams fee is $194 and after passing exams the license fee is $105
Down Payment Plan
CLICK HERE to make a Down Payment to start today
Students will pay 50% of cost on other Modules here
Students are able to study faster to finish faster as desired
Enroll
Pay $1,900 to start Mod 1
Optional kit is $225 or get supplies yourself. Mod 1 Kit can be mailed for $25.
Pre-purchase the 3 Kit bundle for $650 to pickup OR get Mod 1 Kit mailed for $25 with Mod 2/3 kit picked up by Test 1 day.
Month 1-2
Pay $350 to start Mod 2
Optional Mod 2 Kit is $225 or get supplies yourself.
Month 2-3
Pay $350 to start Mod 3
Optional Mod 3 Kit is $250 or get supplies yourself.
Month 3-4
Pay $350 to start Mod 4
Use supplies from Mod 3 Kit or have/get supply
Month 3-6
Pay $100 to start Mod 5
State Exams
Students are now ready to take the state exam.
State Exams fee is $194 and after passing exams the license fee is $105
Pass our course to take Exams to get Licensed
After passing all Module's Tests and showing/learning safe hands on skill in class students will be ready and released to sit for the State's Licensing Exam for $194.
After passing the State's Licensing Exam students can get their Nail Technician license for $105 from Virginia.
It is renewed with the state every 2 years for $105 to stay licensed. There are no CEUs and several states offer reciprocity to transfer into their states.
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HOLD # to select TEXT: (434) 305-9799
E-mail: Sales@vanailschool.com
Address: 12 Centre Court, Palmyra VA