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
  • 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 Jan 19 will be taking 4-6 tests here to finish our course. Cost increase on Jan 20, 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 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 min 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 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:

  • $99 fee (not included in our costs) Retry is $99
  • State or government Photo ID required
  • daily/weekly depending on location chosen
  • 120 multiple choice questions (75% passes)
  • 14 secure state approved testing centers in Mechanicsville, Centreville, Abingdon, Alexandria, Ashburn, Chantilly, Harrisonburg, Forest, Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk and Va Beach.


Practical Exam:

  • $95 fee (not included in our costs) Retry is $95
  • supply cost is about $100-150 (not included-list provided)
  • offered in Mechanicsville, Centreville, Roanoke, Forest and VA Beach (exam is about 3 hrs)  
  • We provide training to understand and be ready for the state practical exam. 
  • Instructor is available 24/7 to text through the licensing process
  • ADA options available with required documents


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. 

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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 can have the last chance to enroll in our cheaper current course (with 3 tests here) to take their licensing exams in 2025. They will not pay more for the new course updates. 
For students enrolling in our updated course (opening later this month) there will be 6 tests to take at the school and the cost will increase to prepare them for the updated harder 2026 state exams.  
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 updated education needed to do this using our 20 years of experience and we are preparing students for the new harder exams towards 2026. 

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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