If you spend your free time mastering detailed nail art designs, finding new ways to use crazy nail polish colors, and making your friends nails look gorgeous, why not use that time to start a career in nail technology?
Connecticut has a bustling beauty industry with chain salons, privately owned nail salons, and high-end spas.
Although most states do require licensing for nail technicians, Connecticut does not have any licensing laws or statutes regarding manicurists and pedicurists. However, education is still an essential part of starting a career in this industry. Completing a thorough training program demonstrates your dedication to this field and makes it easy for potential employers to assess your skills. Many CT nail tech schools focus on the skills needed to meet clients expectations while exploring the topics that are commonly tested in other states.
Its important to get plenty of hands-on training before you begin working as a nail technician. Salons like to hire those with professional experience, which includes training that covers proper use of chemicals, client safety, and important procedures. Program lengths vary between schools, but some of the commonly taught topics are listed below.
Training Topics at CT Nail Schools
- Manicuring
- Pedicuring
- Artificial nail upkeep and application
- Nail trimming and shaping
- Nail art
- Nail tools and products
- Polish application
- Nail technology
- Hand and foot massage
Fortunately, for people who are passionate about nail technician work do not have to go through a formal license renewal process in Connecticut. This means that you can follow your heart when it comes to choosing the right nail technician program. However, you should also make sure that any program you choose aligns with your goals, and has advisors who are proactive about helping you succeed in the workforce once you complete their program.
When youre ready to make a name for yourself as a manicurist, there are several ways you can get started. Nail salons are commonly located in shopping malls, strip malls, and large full-service hair salons. As a new technician, you may gain experience and start to build a client base. From there, you can fill up your schedule, start to focus on the procedures and techniques that interest you most, and build your reputation. Demand for nail professionals is growing in Connecticut, so this is the time to start exploring your career options. By the year 2024, job openings for manicurists may swell 8% in Connecticut (O*Net, 2016). The average salary for a Connecticut nail technician is $21,790 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016).
Nail technologists exclusively groom fingernails and toenails. Nail technician school programs will cover;
- Manicuring
- Pedicuring
- Artificial nail upkeep and application
- Nail trimming and shaping
- Nail art
- Polish application
- Nail technology
- Hand and foot massage
Licensing is not required in Connecticut and the need for nail technicians is projected to grow asst an above average rate over the next six years.
Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Cosmetology & Licensing
410 Capitol Ave., MS #13PHO
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone Number: 860-509-7603 x6
Fax Number: 860-509-8457
E-mail Address: dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov
The Connecticut State Board of Cosmetology can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating a change of name or change of address information, and acquiring out-of-state and other useful forms, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining a Connecticut cosmetology license.
