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If you love beauty, creativity, and helping people feel confident, nail tech school can give you the education and hands-on practice you need to work toward becoming a licensed nail professional. At Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology, our Nail Technology program includes 750 clock hours and can be completed in as little as…

If you love skincare, beauty, wellness, and helping people feel confident, becoming an esthetician may be a great fit for you. In Alabama, the school-training route requires 1,000 clock hours of esthetics education, followed by the state examination and licensing process. At Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology, our Esthetics program can be completed…

Cosmetology school costs include more than tuition alone. At Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology, current tuition for our Cosmetology program is $18,000, with additional costs for your student kit, textbooks, fees, and other required materials. Understanding those expenses before you enroll can help you get a clearer picture of what your education may…

Nail technology training in Alabama can be completed in as little as 23 weeks, since the state requires 750 clock hours of instruction before you can sit for the state exam. At Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology, those hours are taught in a real salon setting at our Jackson and Saraland campuses, so…

A licensed esthetician can work in day spas, medical offices, salons, or on their own. Esthetics training covers facials, waxing, makeup application, and skincare consultation, and those skills transfer across nearly every beauty and wellness setting. Alabama requires 1,000 clock hours of esthetics training, completed in as little as 32 weeks. Alabama School of Nail…

Becoming a licensed cosmetologist in Alabama takes three things: a high school diploma or GED, 1,500 hours of training at a licensed cosmetology school, and sitting for the Alabama State Board exam. Students can complete that training in as little as 45 weeks full time. At Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology, those 1,500…

A beauty school tour at Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology covers a lot of ground. You’ll walk through classrooms and the student salon floor, spend time with instructors, review each program we offer, and talk through admissions and financial aid. That way, you can see exactly what training will look like before you…