Manicuring entails teaching the art of manicuring, (care of nails), pedicuring, [care of the feet], artificial nail design and nail repair in both practical and theory classes. Upon completion of 600 clock hours, approximately 4.5 months @ 40 hours per week, and a passing grade of 80% on the senior board exams, the student may then be certified to take the Washington National Interstate Cosmetology examinations for his/her licensure. The license will enable the manicurist to provide beauty services for the public. There are many fields open to a qualified manicurist, i.e. manicuring, pedicuring, artificial nail technician, nail artist, (including air brushing, sales representative, factory representative, salon owner and/or manager in the following field of employment. (Accelerated course offered may be completed in 3–1/2 months.)

Possible manicuring paths career paths include: Manicurist, pedicurist, artificial nail tech, industry rep/educator, salon owner/manager, retail/wholesale sales, and instructor.

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