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The pastoral state of Kentucky (KY) is primarily known for its thoroughbred horses and race courses. It had a population of 4,339,367 as of the US Census 2010. From its agrarian roots, the state’s economy has now diversified into auto manufacturing, fuel production and medical services. The beauty industry in the state is not a major economic sector yet. As for nail technology, limited training opportunities are available. This article outlines the licensure requirements for nail technicians and lists the major nail technician schools in KY.
Nail technician license in KY
The Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists is the agency in charge of issuing license to all workers offering beauty services in the state. To apply for a nail technician license in Kentucky, the applicant has to be at least 16 years of age and should have completed two years of high school or its equivalent. They should also have completed a training program in nail technology of at least 600 hours from an approved nail technician school in KY. The licensing examination assesses the candidates’ theoretical and practical knowledge. Reciprocity arrangements do exist with several states that have similar requirements for nail technicians. The license is issued for one year and for renewal the applicant has to undergo continuing education training of at least six hours. More details can be had from:
Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers & Cosmetologists
111 St. James Ct. #A
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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Nail technician schools in KY
There exist a few schools that offer nail technician training in the state. Sources within the industry are of the view that training avenues will improve soon in line with the growth of the beauty services industry. Be that as it may, currently these are the schools offering nail technician programs in the state.
1.Empire Beauty School
5120 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
2.Empire Beauty School
554 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
3.Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology
1059 Shive Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42103
4.Prestige Academy of Cosmetology
2818 Alexanderia Pike
Heighland Heights, KY 41076
There are some minor schools offering nail technician programs but these are not approved by the Board and hence, not listed here. You should evaluate these schools for their quality of training, program costs, placement support etc. Remember it is your time, money and above all your future at stake. So invest enough time in finding the right school and you will not be disappointed.
