State Requirement Nail Technology Course (350 hours)
Hybrid (In-person + Online)
Not Available for VA and M-1 Students
Hybrid Campus :
Theory (100 hours) at HOME and Practical (250 hours) at CAMPUS.
You can start anytime for the Theory potion.📝
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
To develop student's personal and professional potential to offer high-quality service that will be sought after by both clients and employers. To train students in the theory and techniques using a balanced blend of theoretical and practical knowledge while preparing them to seek gainful employment as a nail technician or in a related field. This includes but is not limited to manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, gel nails, nail wrap, nail art, and other techniques and treatments taught in the program. To offer training that is equivalent to and exceeds state-recognized curriculum. To prepare students for state board exams by providing accurate information about the rules and regulations as well as the process of registration and testing.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course requires 350 hours (detail hours below). It covers the theoretical knowledge of Nail Technology that will become the foundation for applying mechanical skills. The combination of experience and skill is a vital part of becoming a licensed Nail Technician. Materials will also include the basic state laws, which govern the Nail Technician student and the practicing Nail Technician (The course approved by the State of Hawaii).


Theory (100 hours):
- Milady’s Standard Nail Technology
- Milady’s Standard Nail Technology workbook
Practical Application (250 hours):
- Manicuring (French/Paraffin wax)
- Pedicuring
- UV Gel Polish
- Nail Wraps
- Basic Acrylic Nails (Fill and Tip/Sculpture)
- Basic Nail Art (Hand painting)
- Massage Techniques
- Basic Salon Customer Service and Clinic
Hand-on Practical Schedule (250 Hours)
Hand-on Practical Schedule (250 Hours) |
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43 or 44 days / 9am - 4pm 84 days / 9am -12pm ( Part time - AM) 84 days / 1pm - 4pm ( Part time - PM ) |
250 hours at Campus 100 hours theory at Home ( Total 350 hours ) |
Admission into our school is open to all applicants that meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 16 years of age. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must enroll the applicant.
- Copy of ID (Passport, State ID, Driver’s license)
- Completed HNA Application Form
- Deposit $500. Non-refundable.
*When you take the Hawaii state exam, you must need Completed high school diploma or the educational equivalent (GED certificate).
Tuition | $3600.00 |
Student kits, textbooks, uniform* | $550.00 |
Tax | $209.68 |
Total | $ 4659.68 |
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*Deposit $500 to save your seat (non-refundable)
*Enrollment or Tuition fees can not be transferable to another person.
- Orangewood Sticks
- Zebra Nail File 180/180 (5)
- 1100/100 Grit Nail File (5)
- 240 Grit Nail File (2)
- Tip Box & Tips (Size 0 – 10)
- Polish Remover
- Cuticle Solvent
- Top Coat
- Base Coat
- Sanitizer
- Wrap Fabric (Fiberglass or Silk)
- Acrylic Brush No.#12
- Nail Art Brush (3)
- Manicure Brush
- Cuticle Oil
- Buffer Block (4)
- Dappen Dish w/lid
- 5 Piece Student Implement
* Nail clipper
* Metal Pusher
* Metal File
* Scissors
* Cuticle Nipper
- Professional Starter kit:
* 4 fl. Oz. Liquid Monomer
* Powder Shade (Clear, White, Pink)
* 0.25 oz. Resin (adhesive)
* EZ Flow Forms (10) - Student Kit Box
- Student ID
- Uniform
- Textbook Bundle or E-book
Hybrid Campus school schedule
State Requirement Nail Technology Course (350 hours) | |||
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Full Time (Hybrid) | 6 hours/day, 43 days = 250 hours+100 hours online | Mon. – Fri. | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Lunch 12-1pm) |
Part-Time AM (Hybrid) | 3 hours/day, 84 days = 250 hours+100 hours online | Mon. – Fri. | 9:00 to 12:00 pm |
Part-Time AM (Hybrid) | 3 hours/day, 84 days = 250 hours+100 hours online | Mon. – Fri. | 1:00 to 4:00 pm |
Practical Start Date: You can start anytime for the Theory potion.📝
Nail Full Time 43/44days/9am-4pm | Nail Part-Time (AM) 84days/9am-12pm | Nail Part-Time (PM) 84days/1pm-4pm |
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7/27/23-9/29/23 | 7/27/23-12/5/23 | |
9/7/23-11/8/23 | 9/7/23-1/23/24 | |
10/30/23-1/16/24 | 10/30/23-3/14/24 | |
12/8/23 – 2/21/24 | 12/8/23 – 4/22/24 | |
2/1/24 – 4/18/24 | 2/1/24 – 6/5/24 | |
3/15/24 – 5/17/24 | 3/15/24 – 7/29/24 | |
4/29/24 – 7/2/24 | 4/29/24 – 9/10/24 |
Holidays 2023
Dec 24 - Jan 3,2024 | Fri - Wed | Winter Break: Office open 1/4/2024 |
Holidays 2024
January-15 | Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
February-16 | Fri | Teacher's day |
February-19 | Mon | President’s Day |
March-26 | Tue | Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day |
March-29 | Fri | Good Friday |
April-26 | Fri | Teacher's day |
May-27 | Mon | Memorial Day |
June-11 | Tue | King Kamehameha Day |
June-19 | Wed | Memorial Day |
July 4-12 | Thu-Fri | Summer Break |
August-16 | Fri | Statehood Day |
August-30 | Fri | Teacher's day |
September-02 | Mon | Labor Day |
October-11 | Fri | Teacher's day |
October-14 | Mon | Columbus Day |
November-05 | Tue | Election Day |
November-11 | Mon | Veterans Day |
November 28 & 29 | Thu-Fri | Thanksgiving |
Dec 24 - Jan 3, 2025 | Tue-Fri | Winter Break: Start class on 1/6/2025 |
HNA Installment


*Please submit a Credit card authorization form.
Other
Person of Native Hawaiian Ancestry
*We are not qualified by FASFA or for any federal financial aid.
Yes. The fee for filing your application is $20.00, and if you are applying for a temporary permit, there is an additional $40.00 giving you a total cost for both applications of $60.00. The temporary license is optional. (Both fees are non-refundable)
The exam fee will be $90, and when you pass, there is a fee for the license for t years $145.
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