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Nail Technician Schools in Arizona

Nail technology offers opportunities to work as a nail technician or instructor in a number of settings. Nail care specialists could work in salons, their own businesses, recreational facilities such as hotels, on photo shoots, or on film or television sets.

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Tucson, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Avondale, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Chandler, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training

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Phoenix, AZ
Nail Technology
Yuma, AZ
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design
Phoenix, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Chandler, AZ
Nail Technology
Bullhead City, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Phoenix, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Mesa, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Thatcher, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Mesa, AZ
Nail Technology
Chandler, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Laser Training / Teacher Training
JJ Beauty Institute – Accredited
Mesa, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Avondale, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Mesa, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design
MJ Nailz Academy – Accredited
Tucson, AZ
Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Holbrook, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Phoenix, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Payson, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Mesa, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Tucson, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Chandler, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Phoenix, AZ
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Phoenix, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Tolleson, AZ
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.

Anyone interested in getting started in the creative and rewarding field in the state of Arizona will want to start by looking into programs offered at licensed schools across the state.

Overview of Nail Technician Schools in Arizona

Many of the schools and academies to train as a nail technician are located in Phoenix, but there are options throughout the state.

Some of the possibilities for schools specializing in nail care training include Nail Logic: The Institute of Nail Technology and the Academy of Nail Technology.  Nail technology training can also be obtained at comprehensive beauty and cosmetology schools.  Empire Beauty Schools, International Academy of Beauty, and Regency Beauty Institute have locations throughout the state of Arizona, and other possibilities include The Studio Academy of Beauty, Avalon School of Cosmetology, and Carsten Institute of Cosmetology.

Future nail technicians will take gain knowledge in many areas of nail care, including a focus on sanitation and cleanliness along with practical application of nail art and design. In addition to aesthetics, nail technician students also gain extensive knowledge in the workings of the hands and feet, and many programs in Arizona focus on massage as well.

Nail Technician Licensing Requirements in Arizona

In the state of Arizona, nail technicians are required by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology to complete a program offered through a licensed school or academy. Additionally, they must complete 600 training hours that includes developing and practicing skills in proper sanitation and nail care processes. In addition to the training hours, prospective nail technicians must pass both a written and practical examination. After receiving the initial license, nail technicians in Arizona will be required to renew the license each year, based on date of birth. Additional licensing requirements are also required for salons and schools.

Employment Outlook for Nail Technicians in Arizona

In the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a total of 1,410 nail technician positions in the state of Arizona in 2012. The majority of positions in this field were concentrated in metropolitan areas surrounding Phoenix. Overall, the number of jobs in the nail technician field is expected to grow at a rate as fast as average across the United States. In addition, the average annual wage across the Arizona for manicurists and pedicurists was $22,360.