Manicurist
Program Overview
This comprehensive course provides instruction and clinical practice in manicuring, nail building (application and maintenance of artificial nails) and pedicuring. The course content includes nail anatomy, disorders of nails, and irregularities of nails; theory and salesmanship as it relates to manicuring; actual practice in manicuring; and arm, hand, and foot massage.
Manicurist students must complete 300 hours in an approved beauty school or college before applying to the State Board of Cosmetic Arts for examination. Students enrolled only in manicuring shall only perform services directly relating to the prescribed course in manicuring.
Please note, this is a comprehensive course to provide training for those persons interested in becoming registered manicurists only and not desiring to become licensed cosmetologists. Courses are offered each semester during evening hours from 5 pm – 10 pm. Days of the week the class is offered varies. Please refer to individual class offerings for specific details.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will obtain a temporary license allowing them to work in a salon, spa, shop, etc… Before the expiration of that license, students must sit for and successfully pass a state board examination in Raleigh at the Board of Cosmetic Arts.
Program Requirements
Program & Course Information
Course Fees
Total - $222.00 (includes registration, technology fee, and liability insurance)
Other Supplies
- Manicurist Kit:$831.00 (from Carteret CC Bookstore)
- Book:$816.00 (from Carteret CC Bookstore)
- Uniform:~$150.00 (two (2) uniforms and one (1) lab jacket)
- Students will need to bring a copy of their driver’s license and Social Security card to the first day of class for the State Board.
*All prices are subject to change
Scholarships & Grants
Need Financial Assistance? Don’t stress. We offer several scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in eligible workforce continuing education programs.
Program Overview
The Manicurist program provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the nail service industry. The program offers a simulated salon environment, enabling students to develop manipulative skills.
Program & Course Information
Program & Course Information
Course Fees
Total - $222.00 (includes registration, technology fee, and liability insurance)
Other Supplies
- Manicurist Kit:$831.00 (from Carteret CC Bookstore)
- Book:$816.00 (from Carteret CC Bookstore)
- Uniform:~$150.00 (two (2) uniforms and one (1) lab jacket)
- Students will need to bring a copy of their driver’s license and Social Security card to the first day of class for the State Board.
*All prices are subject to change
Scholarships & Grants
Need Financial Assistance? Don’t stress. We offer several scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in eligible workforce continuing education programs.
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