What kind of jobs can I get after graduation?

Graduates can work as Beauty School Instructors, Nail Program Educators, Workshop Leaders, and Curriculum Developers.

What does it cost to attend your school?

Tuition varies. Contact our admissions team or visit our Financial Aid page for detailed cost information and available financial assistance options.

How will the training be conducted?

Training combines classroom theory with hands-on teaching practice. You will participate in student teaching and work individually with our on-site instructor.

What is the process like to enroll?

The enrollment process includes a campus tour, completing an application, meeting with financial aid, and attending orientation. You must hold a valid specialty license to enroll.

Limited Specialty Instructor Program (300 Hours)

Quick Facts

Last updated: October 18, 2026

Total training: 300 clock hours
Full-time length: 10 weeks (approximately 2.3 months)
Part-time length: 16 weeks (approximately 3.7 months)
Schedule options: Full-time and part-time; class days/times and campus availability [NEEDS DATA]
Next start dates: [NEEDS DATA]
Current tuition: [NEEDS DATA]
Current kit/books: [NEEDS DATA]
Current mandatory fees: [NEEDS DATA]
Title IV financial aid: ESI participates for eligible students. Eligibility for this exact program, schedule and campus [NEEDS DATA]; aid is not guaranteed.
Accreditation: Royal Oak and Utica are NACCAS-accredited, as disclosed on ESI's Financial Aid page.
License and state board: Michigan limited specialty instructor license eligibility; confirm the applicable specialty, examination and application requirements with LARA. Graduation does not itself award a license.
Admission prerequisites: A valid specialty license; eligible specialty and additional current admission requirements [NEEDS DATA].
Graduation / licensure / placement: 2024 NACCAS cohort — Royal Oak: graduation 100%, licensure 100%, placement 50%. Utica: no students in this cohort to report. These are historical cohort results, not individual guarantees.
Student-to-instructor ratio: 11:1

Schedules are published program estimates, not guaranteed completion dates. Outcome rates are from the 2024 NACCAS cohort in the April 2026 pre-enrollment disclosure. Reporting definitions and cohort sizes matter.

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Program Overview

Give the gift of future success

Pass on your skills and passion for nails in our Specialty Instructor Training for Manicuring. This curriculum focuses on developing lesson plans, preparing exams, facilitating classroom interaction, hands-on skills training, student coaching, developing course outlines and preparing students for State Boards.

Learn to teach theory and classroom assignments
Understand lesson planning and development of student salon training area instruction
Demonstrate to students how to consult with guests, sell products, rebook, and promote themselves to grow clientele
Support and coach students through their career development journey
Be a leader for those who want to make a career in nails with the talent and skills you've developed along the way and in an inclusive environment that supports every student who want to learn
As an Educator, you can give back to an industry that nurtures people, provides confidence, and creates amazing opportunities for creative personalities wanting to take a less traditional career path
Elevate Salon Institute is all about beauty education and the experience of our students both during and after their time here. We want to help create Salon Ready Professionals® and instructors with the proper training make all the difference

Full-time Program

300 hours| 10 weeks

Part-time Program

300 hours| 16 weeks

Learning Preview

Teaching Methodology

Learn lesson planning, curriculum development, assessment techniques, demonstration skills, and effective communication to train future skincare professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

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