OTECH’s partnership with Weber State…covered elective credits, saved me thousands, helped me advance.
$855
5 months
8/4/2025
March 1st - April 30th
March 1st - April 30th
Main Campus
for OTECH Grads
by 2032 in Utah
OTECH’s partnership with Weber State…covered elective credits, saved me thousands, helped me advance.
Nail Technician, Nursing Assistant Graduate
Learn the techniques for manicures, pedicures, hard gel, hybrid gel, and acrylic enhancements.
Learn hand-painted nail art from basic to advanced techniques.
Learn how to safely use the e-file, cuticle prep, natural nail prep, removal of enhancements, and the use of e-file bits.
Learn about marketing, salon-specific business skills, and customer service.
Provide manicure and pedicure services, including nail shaping, cuticle care, polish application, and artificial nail enhancements.
Responsible for the overall management and success of a salon business, including financial, operational, and personnel aspects.
A business owner who operates a branch of a larger company. Responsible for the day-to-day management of their location.
The Nail Technician program provides the skills needed to work in a beauty or nail salon performing services such as natural nail care, manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements. Instruction includes sanitation, salon safety, nail and skin disorders, professional ethics, salon management, and licensing laws and rules. Upon completion of the program, students have the knowledge and skills needed to take the state written and practical examinations required for licensure.
Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students
Credit transfer options
Available to view here
Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$900.00
Estimated Materials Cost
$1,102.13
Estimated High School Student Cost
$655.41
Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: No
| Material | Required | New |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Practical Packet | ✔ | $4.95 |
| Name Badge | ✔ | $10.00 |
| Mighty Mini Deluxe UV Lamp | ✔ | $128.33 |
| Bit Kit And E-File | ✔ | $368.00 |
| Black Brush 3D | ✔ | $35.95 |
| Custom Gel Brush | ✔ | $22.55 |
| Cuticle Pusher With Claw | ✔ | $22.67 |
| Premier soft hands | ✔ | $19.14 |
| Salon Brix With Apron | ✔ | $25.00 |
| Student Acrylic Kit | ✔ | $128.53 |
| Milady 8th Edition Milady Nail Technology Bundle ISBN: 9780357993880 | ✔ | $338.25 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $1,103.37 |
This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.
Enrollment for the Nail Technician program will open only during designated application periods throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application periods and admission information to ensure a smooth application process.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAIL1250 | Nail Technician I | 4 | $380 |
| NAIL1260 | Nail Technician II | 2 | $190 |
| NAIL1270 | Nail Technician Business and Advanced Techniques | 3 | $285 |
| TENT 1110 | Nail Technician I | 4 | $380 |
| TENT 1200 | Nail Technician II Clinical | 2 | $190 |
| TENT 1500 | Nail Technician Business and Advanced Techniques | 3 | $285 |
Visit dopl.utah.gov/cosmetology for full licensing rules.
Sherry has been a licensed nail tech for over 30 years and has owned and operated a nail and hair salon, as well as her own beauty supply store, throughout her career. She has created her own nail product line and has traveled across the United States to seek industry-standard training by top nail professionals and artists. She has received international training from Suzie Moskal of Nail Career Education in Canada, and from other industry leaders such as Brian Nyugen of Mr. Nailz, Hillary Dawn Herrera, and Lauren Wineman. Sherry is also a Master Educator for Tammy Taylor Nails Inc.
Office Hours
M-Th 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location
Cosmetology Building
sherry.bradford@otech.edu
801-395-3764