We have an updated course coming
Updated Course Study
Nail Schools across Virginia have new updated regulations to take exams for licensure. Students enrolling at this time must enroll into the new course. We will have another new course and price increase starting Dec 1, 2025.
Our course is 225 hours with 75 hours of that as online study.
New 2026 Course
Daytime
- 7 weeks
- attend 1 weekday (Tue, Wed or Thur 10am-5pm)
- attend 1 weekend (Sat or Sun 10am-5pm)
- 12 hours per week of online study
- Attend 12 days and 1 more before practical exam
Week 1-2
About 24 hours of online study.
Attend 2 weeknights (Tue, Wed or Thur 10am-5pm)
Attend 2 weekends (Sat or Sun 10-5)
Manicures & Pedicures
Sanitation Kit optional for $60 or get supplies
Manicure Kit optional for $190 or get supplies
Pedicure Kit optional for $125 or get supplies
Week 3-4
About 24 hours of online study.
Attend 2 weeknights (Tue, Wed or Thur 10am-5pm)
Attend 2 weekends (Sat or Sun 10-5)
Gel Kit optional for $250 or get supplies
Week 5-6
About 24 hours of online study.
Attend 2 weeknights (Tue, Wed or Thur 10am-5pm)
Attend 2 weekends (Sat or Sun 10-5)
Acrylic Kit optional for $250 or get supplies
Last Day
Preparation for exam.
Attend 1 weekday or 1 weekend 6hrs
State Exam Kit optional for $150 or get supplies
Exam fee is $194 and License fee is $120
New 2026 Course
Night & Weekend
- 9 weeks
- attend 1 week night and 1 weekend per week
- 9 hours per week of online study
- Attend 16 days and 1 more before practical exam
Week 1-2 (36hrs)
About 18 hours of online study.
Attend 2 weeknights (Tue, Wed or Thur 6pm-9pm)
Attend 2 weekends (Sat or Sun 10-5)
Manicures & Pedicures
Sanitation Kit optional for $60 or get supplies
Manicure Kit optional for $190 or get supplies
Pedicure Kit optional for $125 or get supplies
Week 3-4 (36hrs)
About 18 hours of online study.
Attend 2 weeknights (Tue, Wed or Thur 6pm-9pm)
Attend 2 weekends (Sat or Sun 10-5)
Gel Kit optional for $250 or get supplies
Week 5-6 (36 hrs)
About 18 hours of online study.
Attend 2 weeknights (Tue, Wed or Thur 6pm-9pm)
Attend 2 weekends (Sat or Sun 10-5)
Acrylic Kit optional for $250 or get supplies
Week 7-8 (36 hrs)
About 18 hours of online study.
Attend 2 weeknights (Tue, Wed or Thur 6pm-9pm)
Attend 2 weekends (Sat or Sun 10-5).
Last Day (6 hrs)
Preparation for exam.
Attend 1 weekend 6hrs or 2 weeknights 3hrs
State Exam Kit optional for $150 or get supplies
Exam fee is $194 and License fee is $120
Student Kits
Sanitation Kit
$60
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.
Opens Dec 1, 2025
- Pay to enroll to start your study today
- Start within a few hours of paying (After Nov 2025)
- Attend class by appointment after each module
- 6 month deadline to complete 4 modules & attend
- no longer offering pay per module as of 11/30/25
Kit bundles can be picked up by appointment at the school. We do not mail kit bundles because of the hazard weight of flammable chemicals.
Pay in Full
$5,000
Cash $2,850 or Zelle $2,900
Pay in full to take the course. Recommended to those planning to finish within 3-4 months.
OPTIONAL TO GET NOW OR LATER:
Mod 1 Kit $225 pickup ($250 mailed)
Mod 2 Kit $225 pickup ($250 mailed)
Mod 3 Kit $250 (pickup only)
Apply with affirm, afterpay or klarna as desired.
If your bank or zelle has a per day or month spending limit under $3,000 then reach out to us to get an invoice to pay two back to back day payments.
Down Payment
$2,000
Cash $1,600 or Zelle $1,650
Make a down payment to start Module 1. Pay per module to start next module after previous module.
Mod 2 $500 (Mod 2-5 $1,400)
Mod 3 $500 (Mod 3-5 $950)
Mod 4 $500
Apply with affirm, afterpay or klarna as desired
REQUIRMENT FOR 2026 ENROLLMENT
Must be able to read and speak English on a 10th grade level. Translation technology available as needed. Valid State or Government issued photo ID. Social Security card or ITIN number if issued one. Age 16 within 30 days of paying. EXAMPLE TEST
START DATES.
Students will come into the school in Palmyra, Virginia after each Module to take a test. All tests must score 78% or higher to continue to to the next Module. Failed Module tests here can be repeated for $50.
ATTENDANCE
Students will also review salon safety information and safe service skill on testing days. Students book their class time through an online booking system (or with the instructor by text/email). Class times can be chosen by the student to book any day they want Mon-Sun for any hours between 10am-9pm.
SUPPLIES
Students need disinfection and manicure supplies during the middle of studying Module 1. Students can have items already, get supplies on their own or choose to buy a kit from us. Pedicure and Gel Polish supplies are needed for Module 2. Acrylic supplies are needed for Module 3. Supplies are not specific. Our kits take the guess work out of what to buy for those new to nails and introduces them to Professional brand names to trust.
COMPLETION
Students must complete all 5 Modules within 6 months of paying in full or making a down payment to avoid instantly failing the course. Most students finish all 5 modules within 3-4 months. The sooner students finish all 5 Modules then the better chance they have to pass the state exam for licensing. Exams have regular updates so those finishing all Modules in more that 6 months will have double the study to prepare.
The cost to take exams is $194. After passing the state exam (done at a secure state testing center) graduates can get their Virginia Nail Technician license for $105. Supplies to take the exam will cost about $100-150.