Nail Technology Schools in South Carolina

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Academy of Hair Technology – Accredited

3715 East North Street Suite F
Greenville, SC 29615

Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering

3084 Whiskey Road
Aiken, SC 29803

Charleston Cosmetology Institute – Accredited

8484 Dorchester Road
Charleston, SC 29420

Institute of Beauty Artistry Nail School

65 Groce Road
Lyman, SC 29365

Pampered Beatuy School of Nails

2340 Ebenezer Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Paul Mitchell The School Columbia – Accredited

1008 Meeting Street
West Columbia, SC 29169

SHB International Hair Academy

1403 Third Avenue
Conway, SC 29527

South Eastern Esthetics Institute – Accredited

501 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, SC 29045

Trident Technical College

7000 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406

Upstate College of Cosmetology

1727 East Main Street
Easley, SC 29640

Williamsburg Technical College

601 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
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How to Become a Manicurist in South Carolina

South Carolina Nail Technology Careers At a Glance
  • 300 education hours are required to become licensed.
  • You must renew your license every 2 years.
  • 12 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
  • The average salary for manicurists in South Carolina is $29,600 ($14.23/hour). This is higher than the national average of $25,770 ($12.39/hour).
  • There is a predicted 15% job increase between 2016–2026 for manicurists. This is higher than the expected national growth of 10%.

Nail art is all the rage in beauty circles, with new styles, techniques, and tools coming out constantly.

As a nail technician, you can show off your skills and make customers feel gorgeous in well-known salons in Charleston, Columbia, and other South Carolina communities.

State License Requirements

300 Education Hours

Required to earn a nail technology license

Once you're a proud graduate of a nail technician program, you can move on to the rest of the licensing process. The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology charges a $175 fee, which you must pay upfront. After passing both required licensing exams, you may start working as a licensed nail technician.

Education Details

With the right training and experience, you can start your career feeling confident and ready to change the beauty industry. To get your license, you must complete at least 300 hours of training at an approved school. You should spend most of your educational time on the salon floor, getting hands-on experience with dozens of different skills and techniques. Mandatory course topics can be found below.

Topics Covered at SC Nail Schools

  • Bacteriology and sanitation
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Nail technology
  • Nail equipment, implements, and tools
  • Polish application
  • Manicuring
  • Pedicuring
  • Nail analysis
  • Massage of the hands, arms, legs, and feet
  • Artificial nails
  • Nail tips
  • Nail wraps
  • Nail repairs
  • Nail sculpturing
  • Power equipment
  • Bacteriology and sanitation
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Nail technology
  • Nail equipment, implements, and tools
  • Polish application
  • Manicuring
  • Pedicuring
  • Nail analysis
  • Massage of the hands, arms, legs, and feet
  • Artificial nails
  • Nail tips
  • Nail wraps
  • Nail repairs
  • Nail sculpturing
  • Power equipment

License Renewal

2 Years

License renewal period

12 Hours

Continuing education required

The state of South Carolina requires manicurists (or nail technicians) to complete a training program that includes at least 300 clock hours. You will also need to pass the state exam to proceed towards initial licensure. After you earn your license, and celebrate this milestone, you will need to renew every two years, in odd-numbered years. The deadline for your renewal is March 10th. The cost to renew your nail technician license in South Carolina is $52. If you are reinstating your license, you will pay $152. South Carolina requires 12 hours of continuing education units between each renewal period.

South Carolina Nail Technology Careers

$29,600 

Average yearly salary for nail technology in South Carolina

When you become a manicurist, you get to become part of one of the fastest changing industries in South Carolina! With a core set of nail care skills and techniques, you can use tools and products to create stunning, one-of-a-kind looks. You could work in a major tourist area like Myrtle Beach, giving weary vacationers relaxing mani-pedis. There are nail salons, full-service hair salons, and luxury spas that need the services of nail technicians. By 2026, job openings for South Carolina nail technicians may increase 15% (CareerOneStop, 2020). The average salary for a South Carolina manicurist is $29,600 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020).

The job outlook for nail technologists in South Carolina is solid, with jobs expected to grow 15% through the year 2026. This rate of growth is faster than average for all occupations, with the demand for quick and mobile nail services spurring growth prospects in the industry. As nail services become more convenient and affordable and increasingly marketed to new demographics, such as men, the growing demand for pedicures and manicures will continue to support job opportunities for nail technologists in South Carolina.

Contact the South Carolina State Board of Nail Technology

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