Turn Your Passion for Nails Into a Career.
Get hands-on training in nail care, enhancements, artistry, and client services while building the skills and confidence to become a licensed Florida Nail Specialist.
Summer Nail
Programs 2026
Our Central Florida nail specialist program prepares students for a thriving career in nail care, nail art, and advanced nail services. Gain hands-on experience and the skills needed to become a licensed nail specialist.
Tuesday, September 15 – Saturday, December 127
- Tues & Thurs 6pm – 10pm
- Student Spa Saturdays 9am – 2pm
Tuition & Fees
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What You'll Learn.
Develop the technical skill, creativity and professional confidence needed to provide beautiful, safe and salon-ready nail services while preparing for a career in the beauty industry.
Natural Nail Care
- Nail anatomy and physiology
- Nail diseases and disorders
- Basic and deluxe manicures
- Basic and deluxe pedicures
- Nail shaping and cuticle care
- Proper polish application
- Gel polish application
- Paraffin treatments
- Hot stone services
Nail Enhancements
- Acrylic nail application
- Acrylic full sets
- Acrylic fills and maintenance
- Acrylic overlays
- Acrylic overlays on toes
- Gel builder applications
- Structured gel techniques
- Polygel applications
- Dip powder systems
- Nail tips and extensions
- Proper shaping and filing techniques
- Product removal and maintenance
Nail Art & Finishing
- Nail art fundamentals
- Design techniques
- Gel polish techniques
- Professional finishing
- Creating clean, salon-ready nail services
Safety, Sanitation & Nail Science
- Salon ecology
- Infection control
- Sanitation and disinfection
- Client safety
- Proper tool and implement care
- Nail product knowledge
- Identifying contraindications
- Safe product application and removal
Client Care & Professional Development
- Client consultation
- Service preparation and breakdown
- Time management
- Customer service
- Professionalism
- Retailing and product recommendations
- Résumé preparation
- Mock interviews
- Career preparation
- Business and entrepreneurship fundamentals
- Building and retaining a clientele
Practice Your Craft With Real Clients.
Students put their education into practice in our supervised Student Spa, performing services on real clients. This experience helps students strengthen their technique, improve service timing, communicate professionally with clients and build confidence before entering the industry.