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The beautiful state of Arizona was once famous for its agriculture, manufacturing and copper mines. The state with big cities like Phoenix as well as several smaller towns, today boasts a developed economy that has advanced in keeping with the times. The career scenario of the state too has changed reflecting the broader changes in the economy. Cosmetology and allied services including nail technology are in good demand here. There are several reputed schools offering cosmetology and nail technician training in Arizona. This article is intended to give some useful information to those wanting to consider a career as nail technician in Arizona.

The Arizona Board of Cosmetology is the agency in charge of cosmetology and allied services in the state. Arizona is one of the states with strict and clear requirements for schools offering nail technician programs. Also, individuals wishing to practise as nail technicians should obtain a license from the Board.

Licensing requirements for nail technicians

To Arizona Board of Cosmetology has outlined the requirements to be satisfied to practice as nail technicians in the state. To obtain a nail technician’s license in Arizona you should:

• Have completed at least two years of high school education or its equivalent, or is at least twenty three years of age.
  

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• Have completed a nail technician course comprising at least six hundred hours of training in a licensed school in Arizona or in another state that had at the same of the applicant’s graduation substantially the same requirements as Arizona.

• Passes the examination for nail technician license. The exam comprises written and practical tests

Reciprocity arrangements do exist with several other states wherein applicants who have completed similar training and passed the nail technician (or equivalent) license examination there are eligible for a nail technician license. As can be seen the state requires a high six hundred hours of school training as a requirement for nail technician license.

Nail technician schools

In line with the requirements of the Board, all Arizona nail schools offer 600 hours of training which typically lasts four months on a full-time basis. There are six major nail technician schools in Arizona. These are:

1. Empire Beauty School,  North Tucson-Mall Area

Part of the Empire Beauty Schools network, the nation’s leading educational institution for cosmetology and allied subjects, this school offers cosmetology training with specialization in nail technology.

2. Academy of Nail Technology, Phoenix

This is the only exclusive nail technology training school in Arizona.

3. Empire Beauty School, Tucson-University Area

Again part of the Empire School network and offers cosmetology program with specialization in nail technology.

4. Maricopa Beauty College, Avondale (offered at Phoenix Beauty School campus)

This school claims that it offers the best nail technician program in Arizona. Limited student intake, extensive thrust on hands-on experience and modern facilities are its standout features.

5. Charles Of Italy Beauty College, Lake Havasu City

This schools nail technician program is NACCAS certified and hence students who enroll are eligible for the US Department of Education Title IV Student Financial Assistance. The maximum completion time frame for the program is six months.

6. The Hair Nail & Skin Institute, Prescott

This school offers cosmetology and nail technician programs.  Its tuition fees are lower compared to that of the other schools.

Summing up

All the above schools are licensed by the Arizona Board of Cosmetology. If you are seriously considering a career as a nail technician contact one or more of these schools for information. They will be glad to give help you with all the details to help you get started on your nail technician training.