Welcome to the Honolulu Nails & Aesthetics Academy website!
If you are looking for an exciting, creative, awe inspiring career that gives you the opportunity to be a part of a multi-billion beauty industry; Esthetics and nail technology is for you! Honolulu Nail Academy is the first nails only school in Hawaii, established in 2004, which makes us the “Premier School” of nail technology in the islands and 2019, we start Esthetics Program and change name “Honolulu Nails & Aesthetics Academy”
As a student at Honolulu Nails & Aesthetics Academy, you can expect to be properly educated and certified in the procedures of sanitation and disinfection, as well as basic techniques till advanced. Honolulu Nails & Aesthetics Academy is an active member of the Better Business Bureau, in good standing for 17 years. The instructors at our academy have a PASSION for the industry and follow all rules and regulations of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The focus of our instructors is to make certain that our students have the knowledge and confidence to enter the work force!
To work as a nail technician and an esthetician in Hawaii, it is mandatory to obtain a license as either a nail technician, esthetician, or cosmetologist. To acquire the license, individuals must complete a minimum of 350 hours for Nail technician and 600 hours for esthetician of theoretical and practical training at an accredited school or double hours through an apprenticeship at the salon. After gaining sufficient knowledge and skills, candidates must successfully pass the state exam administered by theHawaii State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Only upon passing the exam will the license be issued, allowing individuals to practice as licensed estheticians in Hawaii. *The school hours are transferrable to the other state.
HNA is able to issue I-20 required for M-1 visa (Nail course) based on years of experience and results, so it accepts foreign students as well. You can also apply for military support (VA/GI Bill®).
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The professional nail salon “Pure Nails & Beauty” was opened in 2007, and about 20 staffs work as a place to work for graduates. Your new career in this industry can start as soon as a few short months!
The beauty industry is forever. It is a field that will expand infinitely. With the development of the Internet and AI, we think that the work that feels the skin with human hands and feels the energy will be an era of healing that is more needed from now on. Why don’t you start such a wonderful career at Honolulu Nail & Aesthetics Academy in paradise, Hawaii?
- All classes are in English. (Japanese language support is available )
- All international students who wish to work full time must have an M-1 visa.
- If you are part time, you do not need to apply for a visa.
Please contact us directly for details.
What’s New!
- Upcoming new class Microblanding Certification Class at Campus on January 7.2024 (sun) November 20, 2023
- Upcoming Nail Technician Course starts December 8 ,2023 October 31, 2023
- Upcoming Licensed Esthetician Course on January 16, 2024! October 31, 2023
- 10 days ADVANCED NAIL CLASSES 10/17~10/30/23 October 4, 2023
- Upcoming Esthetician License Course 10/17/23~ October 2, 2023
- Upcoming Nail Technician Course starts October 30,2023 September 18, 2023
- 100 % Tuition exemption for Instructor License and Training Program / Sep 2023 September 8, 2023
- 100 % Tuition exemption for Online nail Technician course and Salon Training Program!! September 8, 2023
- PCA Skin Chemical Peel Certification Course-October28.2023 August 29, 2023
- Upcoming Nail Technician License Course starts September 7, 2023 August 23, 2023
New Location :
680 Iwilei Road, Suite 665. Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(Dole business building)
NONDISCLOSURE POLICY
Honolulu Nails & Aesthetics Academy prohibits the reproduction of handouts or videos issued directly to the student or by any other means where the student acquired possession, including and not limited to hardcopy, digital, emails, etc.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy and commitment of Honolulu Nail Academy that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Honolulu Nail Academy is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or educational opportunity on account of race, age, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or religion or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.
Any employee, student, board member, volunteer or client who believes that they or any other affiliate of Honolulu Nail Academy has been discriminated against is strongly encouraged to report this concern promptly to the Executive Director.
Harassment or intimidation of a student, client, staff person or guest because of that person’s race, age, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or religion is specifically prohibited and may be grounds for termination or expulsion. Harassment and intimidation includes abusive, foul or threatening language or behavior.
Honolulu Nail Academy is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational opportunity that is free of any such harassment and will not tolerate discrimination against students, staff members, volunteers or agency clients. Issues of discriminatory treatment, harassment, or intimidation on any of these bases should immediately be reported to the Executive Director or immediate supervisor and, if substantiated, prompt action will be taken.
In conformance with and strict compliance to the above policies, Honolulu Nail Academy reserves the right to refuse educational enrollment for any reasons not prohibited by law and/or our policies.