REQUIREMENTS

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Age 16 or older within one month of starting
Valid Driver's License or State ID
Social Security card (if issued one)
Visual ability to see the nail and hands
Upper body mobility to file and apply product
ability to communicate in English at class
internet for at least 30hrs a month

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School diploma is not needed
7th grade Math skills
10th grade English Reading skills
Only English instrution available here

SUPPLIES:

Good Internet access for at least 130 hours of online study (min 30hrs per month)
Buy a Kit here or get Sanitation, Mani, Pedi, Wrap, Tip & Acrylic service supplies
Travel to Palmyra Va for about 5 total classes (by appt 1-2x mo) on available Mon-Sun/10-9
Highlighter recommended for at home use in study in textbook
Smart phone, tablet, computer or laptop with internet to do book study

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PAYMENT PLAN OPTION:

No credit check 100% approved with a deposit and monthly payments due anytime by the first of each month
missed or late payments will have a late fee (5% of balance owed) applied on the 2nd
1 attendance day permitted per monthly payment
payment plan option includes a $250 installment fee compared to pay in full cost
not released to register and take state exams until course is paid in full
5% off any cash down payment or payment in full (or payments over $400)

OTHER COSTS:

About $100 of items will be needed to take the state exam (plus kit supply)
$172 to take the 2022 state exams ($86 per failed exam) paid to the exam center after paying in full and passing the course
$105 for Nail License paid after passing state exams
travel costs to Palmyra Virginia for a few class days

NON VIRGINIA RESIDENT:

Students do not have to live in Virginia
A Virginia Nail License can only sell nail care in Virginia
VA Nail License can transfer into other states to become multi state licensed. Each State's requirements vary.
State ID's address used will be placed on the license with a option only to have it mailed elsewhere. No exceptions unless the ID is presented as updated before completion of the course.
Anyone can have multiple state nail licenses to sell nail care in multiple states

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND:

Regulatory Board Flyer about Criminal Convictions
Disclose previous/current regulatory board professional licenses denials and disiplinary actions from any state for review after finishing a course.
Those with criminal convictions must disclose their violation for approval considered by the state board AFTER completion of a course and passing the state exams.
Disclose felonies within the last 20 years
Disclose misdemeanors within the last 2 years for moral turpitude, sexual offence, drug distribution or physical injury
Criminal Conviction Form sample required to fill out if you have a misdemeanor/felony described above
Those that do not disclose the proper information may have their application denied and/or very long delays in processing
Any disclosure at the school of criminal history will be kept 100% confidential from other students and outside the school

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CHILDREN, PETS or OTHER VISITORS DURING CLASS

We have kept our school small to focus on quality no quantity and give a more personal education so our environment does not welcome guests in the school during classes. There are things to do nearby.
Children and pets should not come to class because of hazardous chemicals that can be spilled. Children that can sit quietly without distrubtion in a 5'x3' space or 3' hallway for 3 hours might be conisdered on a case by case basis. Constant distruption will end the class early with an issue. Submit a request with a clear indication of how your children or pets will not distrupt class time. These requests must be submitted by email before enrolling and again 15 days or more before the class date(s) with an understanding that distruptions can cause the class to end early and could cause issues with completion or a possible failure of the course.

ADA INFORMATION

We welcome wheelchair bound students with an accessible environment
Since we offer 1 on 1 class education we are great for those with some learning disabilities like ADHD, Aspergers, etc. Those with social anxiety enjoy our private one on one class.
The state offers ADA accommodations for those taking their state exams with medical signed documentation.
The school walkways are ADA compliant with education provided in wheelchair accessible rooms/tables
We do not have an instructor that can provide sign language to those that are deaf. Online training is mostly book study. Those needing the verbal instruction written down at every class may have to attend a few more days of class. Translators are permitted into the classroom if you have one.
ADA accomodations for state exams can be provided with a medical document verified request.
Students must be visually able to provide services
all hallways and doorways are wide enough for wheelchair accessibility
The two way swinging door can be opened for those needing assitance
Free Handicap parking is within 20 feet of the door
Seating is available with or without arms and room for leg extension
Sturdy strong seating can brought in by the student as needed
Students are welcome to bring their own stable chair or request the use of one
There are no stairs inside or outside the school to enter
There is no curbs to step up for walkway into the school
The restroom at the school is ADA wheelchair compliant
Please bring IEP documentation to request a private meeting before starting to discuss learning accommodations. This can be discussed as needed without documents. We are very good with teaching ADHD and ADD students.

Nail License Requirement to Sell Nail Services

In order to sell ANY nail services (including those in training) in Virginia you must have a posted Nail license given to you from the state regulatory board. Licenses are obtained after passing a state licensed course and the state exams administered inside a secured testing center. Unlicensed service providers can not be insured for liability and can be sued by customers. Violations will cause issues with obtaining any type of State regulated Career License later.

STATE REGULATION

Any person practicing barbering, cosmetology (hair care), nail care, or waxing services for sale without a posting license may be prosecuted and fined by the Commonwealth under §§ 54.1-111 A 1 and 54.1-202 of the Code of Display of license. A state issued posted license is required at all times for anyone selling nail care services (this includes learning apprentices posting their DOLI issued temporary permit).

FILE A SALON COMPLAINT LINK Help improve the Nail Industry by filing complaints!

Call (804) 367-8504 or email complaintanalysis@dpor.virginia.gov to get help with filing a complaint about a unsafe salon or not seeing posted DPOR issued licenses for each staff selling nail care and an additional DPOR issued license for the salon.

SALON VIOLATIONS
Nail Techs are trained and tested by the state to recognize skin issues for referral to a licensed Doctor or Podiatrist. Any Tech diagnosing, prescribing or providing "cure" medical treatment can be prosecuted including lawsuits by clients. All beauty professional are NOT allowed to cut any living tissue (or skin) off the fingers, toes or feet without an additional license from the Board of Medicine to avoid potential lawsuits from clients and a reportable violation under §§ 54.1-2400.01 This means no cutting of the skin around the fingernails or the skin on the bottom of the feet. Virginia Nail Technicians can smooth skin through light exfoliation and filing. They can even be reported for a violation with having a menu of services just saying "removal" or cutting of any living skin. If unlicensed they can be sued for infections.

Be cautious of scammers that can't or don't want to help those wanting a nail license.

ONLINE TRAINING: If you see 100% online training for salon services or salon business then it is not going to help you get a nail license needed to sell nail services in Virginia. There are some scammers creating an all online study course to make quick money but they usually don't tell you that it is just training that does not lead to licensing hours. Virginia requires some training and testing done INSIDE a state licensed school to get a nail license. You must have a license to sell any nail service in Virginia.

ONE DAY TRAINING: If you see a single day or weekend type of training then it is designed for already licensed techs or just training at home to do FREE nails. Some Techs will teach a one day course to make some extra cash but if it is not done inside a state licensed school by a state licensed instructor then the hours mean nothing towards licensing. Most Techs don't want to help others become their competition, they just want to make some quick money!

SALON APPRENTICE:If you are training as an apprentice in a salon you do not have to pay a salon to learn, they are suppose to pay you to be an apprentice (minimum wage or more as a W-2 employee and NOT as 1099 contractor). You are only suppose to pay for tools/supply, uniform or books. One licensed nail tech (in a state registered apprenticeship salon) can train one apprentice for 1 year with a minimum of 2,000 hours or more. Additional apprentices require additional licensed techs. Real registered apprentices will be given a apprentice license (that must be posted) by a state representative visitng the salon to check the DMV ID/Soc. Security card of the apprentice to earn their credit hours. We get so many students that have been scammed by this opportunity from employers that used them for grunt work and avoiding the possiblity that a training could become potentional competition.

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