Our Esthetics and Nail Technology program guides you in mastering the skills, science, and creativity required by the esthetics and nail enhancement industry. It introduces you to ongoing discoveries in the science of hand and foot beauty, as well as bringing a new depth of understanding and knowledge of classical professional techniques, such as international skin treatments, speed waxing, customized treatment protocols, skin analysis, ingredient technology, makeup techniques, and prescriptive retailing.

As a new professional esthetician, nail artist, and future businessperson, you'll be ready to face the ongoing challenges of keeping up on the trends, science, and products to meet consumers' demands. It's a complex balancing act—one that directly relates to your bottom line. Esthetics offers the state-required program for becoming a licensed skin therapist. Classes are held in a state-of-the-art facility that provides a real-life environment, allowing you to perfect your skills in realistic surroundings on real people. This will also include safety, sanitation and hygiene.

To help you learn, practice, and deliver the latest in nail enhancement advances, the Nail Academy features state-of-the-art curriculum, reflecting on the science of hand and foot beauty.

The following are the required Consumer Disclosures for the Esthetics and Nail Technology Program:

1. Occupations (by name, NET-SOC code with Link to occupational profiles on O*NET*) that the managing cosmetology program prepares students to enter are:

SKINCARE SPECIALISTS 39-5094.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5094.00

MANICURISTS AND PEDICURISTS 39-5092.00 http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5092.00

* Per the United States Department of Education, a recognized occupation is defined by an Occupational Information Network O* NET-SOC code established by the Department of Labor and available at: http://online.onetcenter.org

2. Program costs: Esthetics and Nails Program Tuition and Fees $7925 Books and Supplies $1150 Room and Board N/A Other $150 Total Costs $9225

3. The median loan debt incurred by students who complete the program who have a: (For the period 7/1/2010 to 6/30/2011) Esthetics and Nails Program Institutional finance plans Five Year Retail Installment - $7537.91 Title IV loan debt – N/A Private educational loan debt – N/A