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Massachusetts Nail Technician Schools

A nail technician performs manicures and pedicures on clients and works out of a nail salon to provide a variety of services to those interested in improving the appearance of their nails, such as shaping, polishing, filing, and more.

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Marlborough, MA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Everett, MA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Woburn, MA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Boston, MA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Lowell, MA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Malden, MA
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.

The art of performing manicures and pedicures involves a variety of skills that can be learned through an educational program at a nail technician school or cosmetology school. Studying at such a school is part of the requirements for becoming a licensed manicurist in the state of Massachusetts. A few schools in Massachusetts where these requirements can be met are

– Mansfield Beauty Schools in the Boston area
– Jolie Health and Beauty Academy in Ludlow
– Marinello Schools of Beauty in Northampton.

There are several additional cosmetology schools that offer nail technician programs in the state.

Nail Technician Licensing Requirements in Massachusetts

In order to become a licensed nail technician in Massachusetts, one must first undergo at least one month of study that includes 100 hours of professional training at a beauty school that has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Cosmetology. After completion of this requirement, an individual may apply for licensure with the Board of Cosmetology. The applicant will be granted licensure upon successful completion of an examination administered by the Board. Licensed manicurists can be employed at salons throughout the state, and licensure must be periodically renewed.

Employment Outlook for Nail Technicians in Massachusetts

A job as a nail technician in the state of Massachusetts can provide an individual with a great deal of opportunity and independence in his or her work. Nail technicians can work for salons in the state and expect to earn between $9 and $12 and hour. However, after some on-the-job experience, an individual may be able to increase his or her earnings by building up a clientele and possibly opening an independent salon in the future. Earnings for those who successfully open up their own salons can be quite high. The job market for nail technicians is expected to grow at about 17% through 2020. This is about as fast as the average projected growth for all occupations according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.