Ready to become a licensed nail technician? Elite Nail Institute in St. Peters offers the most flexible nail technician training in the Greater St. Louis area. Our 400-hour evening program can be completed in as little as 16 weeks, making it ideal for working professionals and students balancing multiple responsibilities. Unlike other schools in Missouri, we specialize exclusively in nail technology, not general cosmetology. This focused approach means your instructor is a nail subject matter expert.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nail Technology Classes
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Elite Nail Institute is a privately owned manicure school, approved by the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Examiners. Whether you’re considering a career change or simply looking to improve your skills, our Nail Technology Training offers everything necessary to achieve your career and life dreams. Elite is committed to empowering aspiring beauty professionals through education in the classroom and specialized training with hands-on experience in a student salon. Students will explore the field of manicuring through the study of nail and skin structure; nail and skin diseases; nail and skin disorders; aspects of the human anatomy; physiology; nail art, and designs. Students will also learn the basics of chemistry and electricity as it relates to manicuring. Additionally, students will explore laws & regulations, business practices, safety and infection control protocols for decontamination issues are emphasized. Elite also prepares students to successfully complete both Missouri state board examinations-theory & practical.
Federal Title IV Funding is not yet available.
MAJOR COURSE COMPETENCIES
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Manicuring, hand and arm massage and treatment of nails-220 hours
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Salesmanship and shop management-20 hours
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Sanitation and sterilization- 20 hours
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Anatomy-10 hours
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State law-10 hours
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Study of the use and application of certain chemicals-40 hours
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Misc, lectures, tests, review, and State Board Preparation-80 hours
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400 Hour Nail Schedule
Evening Only Program -16 weeks
Monday- Friday
3:00pm – 8:00pm
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​​​​2026 Start Dates:​
Jan 5th
May 4th
Aug 31st
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​*Program schedules are subject to change based on student enrollment & instructor availability.