Curriculum

The State of Iowa requires 325 hours of instruction in the Nail Technology program. The 325 hours consist of a minimum of 200 hours in demonstrations and lectures and 125 hours in supervised practical instruction.

Orientation

• Core Life Sciences
• Manicuring & Pedicuring
• Paraffin Dips
• Disorders & Diseases
• Sanitation & Sterilization
• Chemistry
• Sculptured Nails
• Acrylic & Gel Nails
• Corrections & Repairs
• Nail Fills
• Implements, Equipment & Supplies
• Nail Art
• Salon Management
• Iowa Law

Graduation & Licensing Requirements

Upon successful completion of 325 hours, all academic requirements met and financial obligations satisfied, the student will be issued a diploma. Upon successfully passing the State Board Exam at a designated testing center, receiving a diploma, and applying/paying for state licensure; the student is awarded a Nail Technology License in the State of Iowa.

Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Iowa HHS Bureau of Professional Licensure
Riverpoint Office Complex

400 SW 8^th Street Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone (515) 281-0254
FAX (515) 281-7969

Payment

Payment Schedule Options

Method of payment for application fee, equipment kit, textbook, and tuition are as follows:

1. Paid totally in advance.
2. Paid in installments of $2,000 for the first month and $1,437 per month for two additional consecutive months.
   If the student fails to complete the course within 12 weeks, the student will be charged at the rate of $12.32/hour for additional instruction.

Payment Methods

ISB accepts cash, credit or debit cards, cashier’s check, or money orders.

Student Kit

Equipment, Textbooks & Supplies

Equipment, textbooks, and supplies furnished by the school for use by each enrolled student are included in the list below. These become the property of the student. The student will be responsible for replacing lost or damaged equipment and materials.

Student Equipment Kit

• 1 Professional nail kit
• 1 Polish kit
• 1 tip slicer
• 1 cuticle nipper
• 1 Hard gel kit
• 1 LED lamp
• 1 ISB Apron
• 1 ISB T-shirt
• 1 ISB name tag

Textbooks & Supplies

• 1 Pivot Point Nail Technology Textbook ISBN 978-0-9779961-8-6   $94
• 1 Pivot Point Nail Technology Workbook  ISBN 978-0-9789765-0-7   $59
• 1 Pivot Point State Board Review Book  ISBN 978-0-9789765-1-4  $40.20
• 1 ISB Student Handbook
• 1 ISB Level sheet packet

Outside expenses to be incurred by the student are as follows:

• Cost of equipment lost or damaged by student
• Uniform (style to be designated by the school)
• State of Iowa examination fee/Licensing Fee
• Transportation cost to examination

Tuition & Fees

Program Costs