Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Salon at OTECH Service and Price Menu: To schedule an appointment in the nail salon, please call 801-627-8373 or book online. Appointments are available Tuesday – Thursday.
As a Nail Technician, you will be working in a beauty salon or nail shop performing customer services such as manicures, pedicures, and applying artificial and hybrid gel nails. Upkeep and repair of artificial nails is a skill requirement as well as working with all types of people efficiently and maintaining successful customer relations.
Students who complete the program will be qualified to take the Utah state licensing exam. A valid U.S. Social Security number and government-issued ID is required for licensure. See detailed information for non-U.S. citizens.
The Nail Technician program provides the skills needed to work in a beauty or nail salon performing services such as natural nail care, including manicures and pedicures, and nail enhancements. Instruction also includes sanitation, salon safety, nail and skin disorders, professional ethics and salon management, and licensing laws and rules. Upon completion of the program, students have the knowledge and skills needed to take the state written and practical examinations required for licensure.
Program Objectives
The Nail Technician program objectives are prescribed by state statute as part of the Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist and Nail Technician Licensing Act and include:
Licensure Requirements
Applicants must:
Sherry has been a licensed nail tech for over 30 years, and has owned and operated a nail and hair salon, as well as her own beauty supply store, throughout her career. Sherry has created her own nail product line and has traveled across the United States to seek industry-standard training by top nail professionals and artists. She has received international training from Suzie Moskal of Nail Career Education in Canada, and from other industry leaders such as Brian Nyugen of Mr. Nailz, Hillary Dawn Herrera and Lauren Wineman. Sherry is also a Master Educator for Tammy Taylor Nails Inc.
Office Hours: M-Th 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m | Location: Cosmetology Building
Shawna has been licensed in the cosmetology field for over 20 years and has a passion for educating students. She is the program coordinator for cosmetology, barbering and nail tech. She was nominated for CEA Educator of the year and was the recipient of OTECH’s 2018 Presidents Exceptional Service Award. She has a desire to see students succeed and works to positively impact future professionals in the industry.
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment | Location: Cosmetology Building
Student Support Specialists are professionally trained and available for all students at the college. They are available to assist students who have questions regarding their program, progress and attendance, and program changes. The specialist can assist students with campus and program policies or procedures, student rights, as well as the policy and processes involved in student complaints. The student support specialist staff is also available to discuss personal/family matters, address emergency situations, and provide referrals to college and community services.
Meet with Teresa → Location: Student Services 107A/BDO 138
Admissions advisors help potential students explore college programs, become familiar with the resources available (including financial assistance), get in touch with instructors and more. Contact or visit Admissions to learn more.
Admissions Advising Information → Location: Student Services 101
Students learn hand-painted nail art from basic to advanced techniques, including glitter fading, 3D acrylic art, foiling, cat eye gel, rhinestone placement, inking, stamping and chrome application.
The Nail Technician program includes E-file 101. Students learn how to safely use the e-file, cuticle prep, natural nail prep, proper removal of enhancements, and the uses of the e-file bits.
Students in our Nail Technician program have the chance to work with our highly-trained team of professional nail technician instructors.
As part of the program, students learn about marketing, salon-specific business skills, and customer service.
Students who complete the Nail Technician program will be qualified to take the Utah state licensing exam.
Perfect and perform skills as a future nail technician in manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements and a variety of nail art mediums. Students practice on mannequins to start, then move on to clients in our on-campus salon.
Create your future career as a nail technician using the marketing, salon business and customer service skills taught throughout the program. Program graduates are prepared to start their own nail business or join an existing salon and provide high-quality nail services.
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