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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 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Institutes

Dottie Green

NAHA 2020 Student Hairstylist of the Year

Columbus, OH

I came in for a tour & immediately was greeted. It felt like home immediately. It was the best decision I could have made for my career.

Jake Ivins

Cosmetology Educator at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Institute

Chapel Hill, NC

It’s about the students & watching them grow. That’s where my satisfaction & fulfillment comes from.

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 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ 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 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ in a warehouse. If you go into cosmetology your options are limitless, they really are.

Jesse Sullivan

Educator at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Institute

Columbus, OH

To this day I still have some family members who don't qualify what I do as a career, but I don't let that bother me because I know that I'm affecting change in the world.

Megan Bitterman

Educator at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ 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 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, took a tour and signed up!

Sam Williams

Educator at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Fredric's Institute

Indianapolis, IN

Seeing how the instructors interacted with the students & wanted them to succeed inspired me to want to be that person.

Johnny Haeger

Celebrity & Freelance Stylist, Self-Employed

New York, NY

Its great being my own boss but I don’t think I would have been able to do any of that without the ton of education and foundation I received from À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

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 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

The À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ 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 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ emphasizes personal well-being as well as environmental responsibility. Using À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ pure flower and plant essences and plant-based products, we affirm the relationship between personal beauty, wellness and the environment.

The Nurtur À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Institutes dedication to À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ and its network of salons and spas is exemplified by their commitment to educating future professionals at the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.

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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