Manicuring
Our 400 Hour Manicuring program is designed to help prepare students for the state board licensure exam and to pursue entry-level employment opportunities in the beauty industry. The curriculum includes training in nail analysis, manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail services including acrylic and gel extensions. After completing the freshman training period, students advance to the student clinic floor, where they perform nail services on guests under the supervision of licensed instructors.
Practical and Technical instruction in the Manicuring Program Includes:
- HEALTH AND SAFETY
- DISINFECTION AND SANITATION
- MANICURES AND PEDICURES
- ACRYLIC NAIL APPLICATION
- GEL EXTENSIONS (Aprés Gel-X)
- NAIL REPAIR/WRAPS
According to the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, there are a wide variety of professional careers a graduate can pursue after earning a diploma from a cosmetology school and getting their license. These include: Manicuring Tech in Salon (resort/spa), Nail Specialist, Product Specialist, Product Sales Rep, Platform Artist, Competitive Nail Tech for Industry Competitions, and Salon Owner.
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology offers both day and evening classes, along with various forms of financial aid.
Call (760) 744-7900, option 5 or use our contact form to learn more about becoming a student at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology.
State Curriculum Requirements
| Pursuant to B&P 7362.5(c) the curriculum for a nail care course shall, at a minimum, include technical and practical instruction in the following areas: | MINIMUM HOURS |
| Health and Safety: Including instruction on hazardous substances, chemical safety, safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals, preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and regulations, and preventing communicable diseases. Board Approved Health & Safety Course (B&P 7389(a)): Including instruction on hazardous substances, basic labor laws, and physical and sexual assault awareness. | 100 |
| Disinfection and Sanitation: Including instruction on disinfection procedures to protect the health and safety of consumers as well as the technician and proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments. | 100 |
| Manicure and Pedicure: Including instruction on water and oil manicures, hand and arm massage, foot and ankle massage, nail analysis, and artificial nail services, including, but not limited to, acrylic, liquid and powder brush-ons, dip, tips, wraps, and repairs. | 150 |
| Once the minimum required hours have been met, it is up to the school to determine what subject(s) they will allocate additional hours to meet the 400-hour requirement for the course. | |
| Additional Hours in Palomar Institute of Cosmetology Curriculum | Additional Hours |
| Salon Success: Including training on the clinic floor as well as job search skills including how to write a resume, complete an employment application and prepare for an effective interview. | 50 |
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