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Des Moines Nails Program

Nails Program

325 hours | 11 weeks

Our Nails program incorporates theory and hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Upon completion, you will be ready to take the Iowa state licensing exam.

Great Stories Start at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Institutes

Katie Hammonds

Education Manager at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Fredric's Institute

Indianapolis, IN

Working on movie sets are moments that I’ll never forget.

Natasha Perkins

Salon Development Partner at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½

Indianapolis, IN

I’ve always wanted to be a hairstylist.

Megan Bitterman

Educator at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Institute Columbus

Columbus, OH

I went to a 4 year college... did corporate America for about 7 years and did not enjoy that grind whatsoever. I just did not feel the payoff. So, I found Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, took a tour and signed up!

Daniel Holzberger

Salon Owner, Award-Winning Stylist, Van Michael Salon

Atlanta, GA

At this point, I have worked editorial, I’ve done hair shows, I’ve done education for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ for years and years and years. I’ve worked behind the chair, I’ve owned salons , I’ve owned barber shops, I own a scissor company, I’ve even worked for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in a warehouse. If you go into cosmetology your options are limitless, they really are.

Chloe Steverson

Stylist, Nurtur Salon + Spa

Columbus, OH

I didn’t even tour any other schools.  I knew that I wanted to go to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ because I believed in the products and what the company stood for.

Levi Gragg

Senior Stylist, Nurtur Salon + Spa

Columbus, OH

It was one of the first times I thought, oh my god this is a career that I haven’t thought about that opens up a lot of doors for me.

Jake Ivins

Educator, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Institute Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Any opportunity I have to make someone else feel good, you know, my cup overflows. I just love helping people just to feel and look their best.

Savina N. Woods

Owner/Creator, Porcelain Doll Beauty

Charlotte, NC

I started Porcelain Dolls Beauty, which is a custom wig line. I have my own hair extension line as well, but my brand mostly focuses on women with hair loss issues, like alopecia, hair loss from chemo, and things of that nature.

About Ä¢¹½´«Ã½

The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ was founded to create some of the most successful entrepreneurs in hair, skin and nail esthetics, makeup and total body wellness. Our students are educated by accomplished professionals, using innovative curriculums that blend professional techniques with retail and business-building skills.

 

The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ emphasizes personal well-being as well as environmental responsibility. Using Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ pure flower and plant essences and plant-based products, we affirm the relationship between personal beauty, wellness and the environment.

The Nurtur Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Institutes dedication to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and its network of salons and spas is exemplified by their commitment to educating future professionals at the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.

Award winning education

We pride ourselves on providing high quality education to our students. Our Institutes and students have been honored by Modern Salon Magazine, the North American Hairstyling Awards, the Professional Beauty Association and more!

See our awards

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  • 11 Scheduled Weeks | 325 Hours

  • 325 Hours | 11 Scheduled Weeks. Upon completion, you will be ready to take the Iowa Licensing Exam.

  • 11 Scheduled Weeks | 325 Hours will enable you to be ready to take the Iowa Licensing Exam.

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