About Online Study
Study online anytime 24/7
- Smart phone, computer or tablet
- Nothing is timed
- Recommended 30hrs online per month
- Online study MUST be done in 6 months
- Most finish here within 3-4 months
- Study online now to attend later
- Finish 50 hrs of online study to attend 1st day
- About 130 hours of online study total
- 24/7 text access with instructor
- Students can go as fast as they want
- Online study helps prepare for 3 tests here*
- The instructor has personally designed this unique online course and updates it regularly to prepare students for the most current licensing exam
Nail History, Communication, Personal Skills, Professional Image, Sanitation, Anatomy/Physiology, Nail/Skin Structure, Nail Diseases/Disorders, Basic Chemistry/Electricity, Understanding Nail Products, Manicures, Pedicures, Nail Wraps/Tips, Acrylic, Gels, Electric Filing, Nail Art Theory and VA State Regulations.
*Those enrolling after Nov 2024 will be taking 4-6 tests here to finish our course. Cost increases to $2,950 in 2025
Virginia DOES NOT accept a 100% online course for licensing. Students must be in a state licensed school to pass tests & learn/show safe skills.
About Classes
Attend by Appt 1-2x a month
- Book classes on any Mon-Sun
- Pick 3 hours between 10-9
- Private 1on1 training per student
- Class has testing and nail skill learning
- Book online in link, by text or email
- Most attend Day 1 within 1-2 months of enrolling
- 24/7 text to instructor when practicing
- Class days based on test scores, completion of assignments & show safe effective nail service skills
- Most students attend 1-2x a month to take tests and learn safe skills in class (from practice at home)
Booking Class Day Rules:
Our unique booking allows students to easily find openings available
- no more than 2 days per month
- no more than 1 day per week
- max group of 4 that enrolled together
- no class starts before 10am or after 7pm
- 1st monthly payment required to attend Day 1
- Less than 24 hour reschedule=$50 fee
Class Study:
- Sanitation procedures
- Nail/Salon Safety and violations
- Career options with client retention
- Correct and safe cuticle/callus care
- Understanding of polishing, service procedures, safe nail filing, prep and chemical use
- Durable acrylic nail application
- Other training based on questions asked
About State Exams
- Taken after successful completion of our course
- Course must be paid in full here to take exams
- State Exams must be passed to get your license
Theory Exam:
- $86 fee (not included in our costs) Retry is $86
- State or government Photo ID required
- 11 secure state approved testing centers
- daily/weekly depending on location chosen
- 120 multiple choice questions (75% passes)
Practical Exam:
- $86 fee (not included in our costs) Retry is $86
- supply cost is about $100-150 (not included-list provided)
- 2024 in Chesapeake, Springfield, Richmond, Lynchburg and Roanoke at 8:30am on Mondays (about 3 hrs) There will be 5 locations in 2025.
- We fully educate students with training to understand and be ready for the state practical exam.
- Instructor is available 24/7 to text through the licensing process
Virginia Nail Technician License:
- pay to get your license after passing BOTH exams that should be passed within 3 months of finishing our course
- $105 fee paid to the state (not included)
- renew every 2 years $105 with no CEUs
- transfer to other states based on their cosmetology board's requirements for reciprocity.
- Virginia Nail Technician license allows you to sell nail services only in the state of Virginia.
Contact us
Telephone: (434) 305-9799 text 24/7
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E-mail: sales@vanailschool.com
Address: 12 Centre Court, Palmyra VA 22963
2025 COURSE UPDATES
Students starting our course in 2025 will be in a longer course to prepare for new 2026 exam updates. There will be 5 tests to pass (at the school) with about 30 hours of online study between each test. ESL tutoring sessions/training for our course will be available at an additional cost. The cost for our course will increase to $3,500 in 2025. Our #1 goal is to get our students Licensed with an understanding of how to provide safe nail care services. We are putting in place the education needed to do this using our 20 years of experience and we are preparing students for the new harder exams towards 2026. We are planning to open another location in Lynchburg in late 2025 and add a Spanish/Russian translated course then.
Do you like reading our detailed information? Consider that we have been helping students for over a decade to get their Virginia Nail Technician license. If you want a nail license you are in the right place!
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