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 online study (min 30hrs per month)
- Buy a Kit here or get Sanitation, Mani, Pedi, Wrap, Tip & Acrylic service supplies
- Highlighter recommended for at home use in study in textbook
- Smart phone, tablet, computer or laptop with internet to do book study
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 $35 late fee applied on the 2nd and 16th
- limited attendance hours based on payments made
- 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
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
- $90 for Nail License paid after passing state exams
- travel costs to Palmyra Virginia for lab hours
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
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.
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.
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. Not having a license posted (for clients to view at all times) is it's own violation. Not having a license is another violation. 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 any skin around the fingernails, opening the up
the protective skin around the nails or removing any skin around toenails or on the bottom of the feet. Virginia Nail Technicians can smooth skin through light exfoliation and filing. If unlicensed
they can be sued for infections.
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