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Manicure Certificate and Degree Programs in Texas

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Manicurist/pedicurist schooling: Preparations for a license

Any career that involves working with the human body usually requires schooling, an exam, and often licensing as well. Working with finger and toe nails is no exception, and with good reason. Customers may seek your manicure or pedicure services for grooming, fashion, or health reasons. Manicurists need to recognize health issues related to nails. Manicurist training programs provide courses necessary to learn what's needed. Some programs are for certificates, others for associate degrees.

Training for a manicurist/pedicurist career

A combination of online, classroom, and hands-on manicurist training can be tailored to your location and needs. Here's what you'll learn:

The role of tissues, cells and organs involved in forming nails
Which nail, hair, and skin disorders are suitable for treatment and which should be referred to a doctor
State laws and regulations related to sanitation and safety for manicure (nail technician) work
How to perform basic nail care, cleaning and conditioning
Applying artificial, acrylic, and sculpted nails and other foot treatments
Apprenticeship requirements involving hands-on experience

You're licensed. Now what?

Many students get an gain an associate degree in cosmetology from their school to increase earning opportunities, unless they prefer part-time work. May 2010 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics lists manicurist mean hourly wages as $10.62 and the mean annual wage as $20,060. Your job choices include beauty or nail salons, spas, resorts, cruise ships, and hotels. If you're a creative person who enjoys working with fashion and health, being a manicurist could be a perfect fit.

Author: Susanne Clemenz

Sources:

Online Nail Technician Courses and Classes Overview • Mar 04, 2012 • http://education-portal.com/articles/Online_Nail_Technician_Courses_and_Classes_Overview.html

39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists • May 01, 2010 • http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395092.htm • http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes395092.htm

Manicurist Career and Technical Schools in Texas:

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Milan Institute of Cosmetology - Amarillo

Prepare for a rewarding career in the beauty industry at The Milan Institute of Cosmetology. We offer quality hands-on training, small class sizes, a committed staff, experienced faculty, and a strong reputation among employers in the industry. Programs offered include Cosmetology-Operator, Esthetician-Facialist, Manicurist, Massage Therapy, and Cosmetology Instruction.

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Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville

Take charge of your life and career today!
For more than 50 years, Southern Careers Institute has taught thousands of students the necessary professional skills to help them establish and advance their career path of choice. To get ahead in today's job market, you have to have great training and a solid foundation of knowledge. With multiple campuses throughout Texas, SCI features quality class instructors and department leads who help prepare each student for a healthcare or business career. Upon graduation, SCI students are encouraged to take full advantage of the comprehensive job placement program. The combination of great training and job readiness skills will set you up for success!

Southern Careers Institute is committed to developing each student's potential. We help you achieve this by providing focused and practical training programs which lead to rewarding job opportunities. Our dedicated staff strives to help meet the needs of each student. At SCI, we push to stimulate, motivate and educate our students in order to prepare them for graduation and productive careers. Register today and take that first step toward your dream job and career path.

For your convenience SCI Texas offers day and evening classes for all programs at all campus locations.

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Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi-Cosmetology

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