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Après Gel-X Certification

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Manicure, Acryiric, Gel-X, License Test & Business Prep

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Featured Course

#1 Nail Technician Course

Transform your dream into a career

The Nail Tech course is a 350 hour Illinois approved course offering online class for theories, approved class work and hand-on practice. Our open-enrollment and flexible schedules allow you to start when you want. We have also added a number of latest techniques and other business and test prep classes to prepare you for the hurdles after graduation. For more information about the coursework, read below.

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A+ Nail Technician Course

Learning Focus

01

Book, Nail Kit, Après Gel-X Certificate

  • Nail Technology Text Book
  • Nail Kit (Nail Case Roller with supplies you will need for the coursework)
  • Apres Gel-X Certificate (Normally offered at $700 and only to Licensed Nail Techs but is included in our tuition)

02

State required core classes

  • Sanitation
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Acrylic
  • UV/LED Builder
  • Gels
  • E-file
  • Nail/Skin Disorders
  • Tips/ Application Forms
  • Wraps 

03

Extra Beneficial Classes

  • No-Chip / Poly Gel / Dip Powder
  • Après Gel X Certification
  • Structured Manicure / Rubber Base Manicure
  • 3D Acrylic / 4D Gel
  • Marble/Ombre
  • Air Brush
  • Cat Eyes, Spider Gel Art, Pigment Art, Foil Art, Blooming Gel Art
  • Stamp Art, Stone, Gems, and more! 

02

State required core classes

  • Sanitation
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Acrylic
  • UV/LED Builder
  • Gel
  • E-file
  • Nail/Skin
  • Disorders
  • Tips/ Forms
  • Application
  • Wraps (Normally offered at $600 and only to Licensed Nail Techs but is included in our tuition)

03

Extra Beneficial Classes

  • No-Chip / Poly Gel / Dip Powder
  • Après Gel X Certification
  • Structured Manicure
  • 3D Acrylic / 4D Gel
  • Marble/Ombre
  • Acrylic
  • Air Brush / Rubber
  • Base Gel
  • Cat Eyes, Spider Gel Art, Pigment Art, Foil Art, Blooming Gel Art
  • Stamp Art, Stone, Gems, and more! 

04

Preparing for the Nail Tech license Exam

  • Theory Online Classes
  • Chapters Practice Quiz
  • Test Prep Class every month
    • Prep for State Exam
  • School Final Exam

05

Business and Marketing

  • Business Prep Class
  • Social Media Marketing Class
  • Canva Class
  • Salon Management Class
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Advanced Courses

#2 Nail Technology Teacher Course

An advanced program designed to train nail technicians to teach and certify new students in nail technology, providing all the necessary tools to kickstart their careers.

  • Post Graduate Training – 125 Hours
  • Educational Psychology – 20 Hours
  • Teaching Methods (Theory) – 20 Hours
  • Application of Teaching Methods – 150 Hours
  • Business Methods – 50 Hours
  • Teaching Practice – 260 Hours
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#3 Continuing Education

Our CE courses are coming soon. Contact us to learn more.

  • Nail Technician CE hours (10 hours)
  • Nail Technician Teacher CE hours (20 hours)
  • Cosmetologist CE hours (14 hours)
  • Esthetician CE hours (10 hours)


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#4 Refresher Course

  • Refresher Course for Nail Tech License Restoration (60 hours)
  • Refresher Course for Nail Technology Teacher License Restoration (80 hours)
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#5 License Transfer

  • Contact IDFPR first then contact the school for options.
  • Contact IDFPR (1-800-560-6420) or visit www.idfpr.com

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The A+ Nail Technician License Program provides the students with a full and comprehensive course with everything required to become a successful nail technician. 

"I love seeing new students graduate and thrive as nail technicians. I believe our school sets students up for success more than any other nail school out there."  - Eunice Mun, Founder of A+ Nail School 

eunice

Eunice Mun

Founder & Principal

Loretta

Loretta Gonzalez

Senior Nail Tech Instructor

Daisy Vasquez

Nail Tech Instructor

Josh

Joshua Chou

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

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Exclusive Après Gel-X Certification

A+ Nail School is the only nail school in the Chicago area that offers Après certification. Après Gel-X is the world’s first soft gel nail extension system and only offered in select locations across the United States.