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Located in the Heart of Downtown Norfolk

At The Nail Juice Academy, we offer flexible payment options to make your journey to becoming a licensed nail technician as convenient as possible. Take advantage of our payment plans, including bi-weekly and monthly options, and don’t miss out on early bird specials to save even more!

Hybrid Program: In-Person and Virtual Learning Combined

Experience the best of both worlds with our innovative hybrid program! The Nail Juice Academy provides a dynamic learning experience that blends in-person training with the flexibility of online education. Whether you're learning from the comfort of your home or in our state-of-the-art facility, our curriculum is designed to fit into your busy life, without compromising your work, school, or personal commitments.

Our hybrid approach ensures you receive a comprehensive education, combining essential theory and hands-on practice, so you're fully prepared to embark on a successful career in the nail industry. Focus on what truly matters—your growth, your skills, and your future as a licensed nail technician. Join us at The Nail Juice Academy and start your exciting journey into the world of professional nail care!

For Non-Virginia Residents:

Are you interested in enrolling but live outside Virginia? No problem! Our hybrid classes are open to students from all over the U.S. While you don’t need to be a Virginia resident to join, please note that you will need to travel to Virginia to complete your practical applications and take your state board exams. All theory work can be completed in your home state virtually. After successfully passing your state board exams, you can transfer your license to your home state, following its specific reciprocity guidelines. Be sure to check with your state’s board of cosmetology for detailed information.

Field Trips:

 Educational field trips to local partnering nail supply stores, museums and more! Our lead instructors will accompany students for a fun day of learning, hands on practices and education. We believe learning should be fun and sometimes inspiration is pulled from the great outdoors!

Supplies Included:

We provide all the essentials. This includes uniforms, textbooks, supplies, and materials for the course—AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, with the exception of the state board practical kits. When the time comes, we’ll provide a comprehensive checklist to guide you in purchasing your state exam materials. Students will be provided with a direct website to purchase their state board kits during orientation.  

What You’ll Learn:

Our comprehensive training program covers the following core skills and techniques:

1. Hard Gel & Hard Gel using Dual Forms
2. Poly Gel, Gel-X, Structure Gel
3. E-File & Nail Bit Training
4. Manicures (Regular & Gel)
5. Pedicures (Regular & Gel)
6. Shaping & Nail Prep
7. Acrylic Application (Overlay, Tips, and Forms)
8. Nail Art & Design
9. Gel Builder Application (Overlay, Tips, and Forms)
10. Fill-ins & Balancing
11. Infection Control

Nail Technician Program Curriculum:

Our curriculum goes beyond the basics, covering everything you need to know to excel in the nail industry:

1. Nail Diseases and Disorders
2. Salon Safety & Sanitation
3. UV Gel Nails
4. Skin Structure, Growth & Nutrition
5. Anatomy & Physiology
6. Natural nail preparation and proper care 
7. Electric Filing
8. Introductory to Business Fundamentals and Structuring
9. Nail Structure & Growth
10. History of Nail Technology & Career Paths
11. Toenail extension service 
12. Manicuring & Pedicuring
13. Monomer & Polymer Chemistry
14. Infection Control
15. Dual forms using hard gel
16. Poly-Gel using tips, forms and overlay techniques.
17. Salon Success: Marketing, Business Fundamentals, Website & Booking Site Setup, and more!