At Patterson State Technical College a 12 semester credit hour program is offered in Nail Technology. The student learns and masters the basic skills needed to successfully complete the program, become licensed by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology in manicuring, and become employed in the field of nails. The demand for nail technicians has tremendously grown in the last five years. Beauty salons are employing specialized manicurists. In addition, nail salons are increasing in numbers where manicurists are the only employees.
Nail technicians receive income either from commissions or wages and tips.
Earnings depend on the size and location of the shop, number of hours worked, customer tipping habits, and the ability to attract and hold regular customers. Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1998-1999 Edition. 1998 by John M Patterson State Technical College. All rights reserved.