Topics We Teach

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Professional Development
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Retail Sales & Service
Business Building

Wigs & Hair Extensions
Hair Color

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Manicures and Pedicures Curriculum

Manicures and Pedicures

Beautify your guests from head to toe with these in-demand skills

“Full service” is the word of the day in more and more salons. Regency prepares our students to address guest’s needs from head to toe – literally. Learning the art of manicures and pedicures helps make you an even more valuable asset in this industry. Imagine treating a guest to a relaxing manicure – complete with hand massage – after giving him or her the perfect cut and color.

When you can do it all, your guests will come to you for it all. That’s why it’s important to be that one-stop beauty expert and keep your business fresh and profitable. Manicures and pedicures are an integral part of the Regency program, because we believe a well-rounded cosmetology education is as beautiful as perfectly buffed and lacquered nails.

Topics:

  • Nail structure, nail disorders & diseases, tools, products & manicure station setup
  • Hand and arm massage
  • Paraffin treatments for hands and feet
  • Pedicures – tools and setup, foot massage, basic pedicure, footbath sanitation procedures
  • Anatomy of hands and feet
  • Foot and leg massage
  • Artificial nails, special nail services such as hot oil treatment, male manicures, French polish and nail art

Learning Objectives:

  • Use professional manicuring implements, supplies, procedures in shaping and polishing nails
  • Describe nail structures
  • Identify/recognize nail diseases and irregularities
  • Understand basic anatomy of hands, arms, legs and feet as it applies to manicures and pedicures
  • Use safety precautions and sanitation methods in manicuring and pedicuring
  • Describe products used in nail services
  • Perform a basic manicure and pedicure
  • Perform a massage of the hands and feet
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Full-time Course Length

Select your state for more information about course length. Part-time programs are also offered at many campuses.

Call Admissions at (800) 787-6456 or check out the campus listings on this website for details.

Alabama

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Arizona

Hours: 1,600

Months: 11

(approximate)

Arkansas

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Colorado

Hours: 1,800*

Months: 13

(approximate)
*60 credit hours (1,800 contact hours)

Florida

Hours: 1,200

Months: 9

(approximate)

Illinois

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Indiana

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Kansas

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Louisiana

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Maryland

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Maryland-Gaithersburg

Hours: 1,500

Months: 12

(approximate)

Michigan

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Minnesota

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Missouri

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

North Carolina

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Ohio

Hours: 1,600

Months: 11

(approximate)

South Carolina

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Texas

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Tennessee

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Virginia

Hours: 1,500

Months: 11

(approximate)

Wisconsin

Hours: 1,800

Months: 13

(approximate)

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