Make a payment to begin your online study today and schedule your hands-on classes by appointment. After payment, you will be redirected to create your online study account.
Pay Now to Enroll
Pay to enroll and begin your online studies today, with hands-on classes available by appointment.
Students have up to 12 months to complete the course, though most finish within 3-5 months.
How to Study
Study online anytime, 24/7
Attend first class within 90 days
Attend hands-on classes by appt 1-2 times per month
Virginia does NOT offer financial aid for Nail Technician programs.
Consider enrolling in a 1,000-hour Cosmetology program to be eligible for financial aid.
We do not accept Military Aid; please reach out to schools with larger military populations, such as NOVA or Norfolk.
Over half of our students travel 1-2 hours to attend our course, and nearly 50% drive 2-4 hours!
If you previously attended another school but did not complete the program or obtain your license, contact us with proof for a discount.
5 Modules to complete our New 2025 course
Students can choose to pay in full (for a discount) or pay per module. After completing each module, students will attend hands-on class to learn safe salon service skills and take a test. Students have 60 days to complete each 25-35 hour module. Reach out to us if you have questions about this program.
$950
cash $900
Students will begin with the first module covering salon career skills, infection control, salon safety & manicuring. 35hrs
(Optional) Mod 1 Kit: $225
$700
cash $650
Students will continue studies with topics including human sciences, gel polishing & pedicures. 35hrs
(Optional) Mod 2 Kit: $225
$700
cash $650
Students will learn about nail products & basic acrylic skills. 25hrs
(Optional) Mod 3 Kit: $250
Students who complete Module 1 & 2 tests within 90 days (and achieve an average grade of 90% or higher on Test 1 & 2) can combine Modules 3-5 for $1,450, especially if they already have advanced acrylic skills. (cash $1,375)
$700
cash $650
Students will learn advanced acrylic skills. 25hrs
$200
cash $175
Students will be assessed on their salon and service safety skills, as well as their preparedness for the state licensing exam. 10hrs
The cost for state exam supplies is approximately $100
After Finishing Mod 1-5
After successfully completing Modules 1-5, students will be eligible to take the state exam to obtain their Nail Technician License
Students are required to pay the exam center a fee of $194, and the state license fee is $105.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE NEW 2025 COURSE
- Each 25-30 hour module must be completed within 60 days to avoid having to pay to restart the module.
- Students have up to 90 days to pass each module's test at the school and learn essential salon service skills.
- Choose to pay in full for all 5 modules (saving $250) or pay per module after passing each module's test.
- Modules DO NOT include nail supplies. A recommended list will be provided, or students can purchase our module kit as desired.
- Students must complete all 5 modules within one year of paying in full or paying for Module 1.
Students can progress at their own pace. Most students can finish Module 1-5 study in 3-5 months if they study about 30hrs online per month.. - A minimum of 15 hours of online study per month is required to finish within one year. Studying more will allow you to finish modules faster!
- Modules 1 & 2 can not be combined. Students must pass Module1 test here to continue to Module 2. Module 3 & 4 can be combined (based on Test 1 & 2 scores and completion time of Module 1 & 2).
- Students who complete Modules 1 & 2 within 90 days and achieve an average of 90% or higher on tests 1 & 2 can pay to combine online Modules 3-5 for $1,450. This option is particularly beneficial for those with advanced acrylic skills who can complete class acrylic work quickly.
- Students should aim to take their state exam within 2-3 months of completing Module 5 to obtain their license.
- Cash payments over $500 get a a 5%+ discount here
Payment Plan with Lenders
Apply with Lenders to pay for the course costs
- Credit Check approval required
- All payments are made to them
- Interest applied based on creditworthiness
- Apply as pay in full or apply per module
Contact Us
Open by appointment
Mon-Sun from 10am-9pm
Reach out to us to make an appointment to visit or to ask us questions
Leave a phone message or text 24/7
HOLD # to select TEXT: (434) 305-9799
E-mail: Sales@vanailschool.com
Address: 12 Centre Court, Palmyra VA
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