Nail Technology Progam

Hands tell so much about a person. Pretty, manicured hands can make you and your clients smile every day! Whether you long to be a nail specialist or wish to complement other cosmetology skills, Ridgewater’s experienced instructor and their onsite salon and day spa can make your goal a reality.

At this time, we are not accepting applications for the nail technology program.

Program Requirements and Job Outlook

Cosmetology AAS Cosmetology Diploma Estheology Certificate Nail Care Technology Certificate

Program delivery

Willmar campus
Fall start

Skills you will learn

Spa manicure procedures including hand, arm, foot, and leg massage with reflexology
Hot oil manicures
Artificial nail and tip applications
UV light-cured gel lacquers and acrylics
Flat nail art using paints and 3-D art
Nail wraps
Fill-in and back-fill procedures for maintenance
Business and customer service professionalism

Choose Ridgewater

Ridgewater’s Nail Technology program is at the forefront of this ever-changing industry with top-notch curriculum and extensive hands-on application. In class and at our full-service Ridgewater College Salon & Day Spa, students combine creativity with science to create professional nail applications. Build your confidence on classmates and real spa clients by completing the 350 hours required for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology.

Program attributes that help students thrive

Student-friendly program schedule for working students or those with families
Comprehensive, well-rounded education with active student body for social college experience
On-site salon and day spa open to college and community
Hands-on spa skills practice, plus honing of communication, service and business management skills
Active Cosmetology Club for advanced trainings and community service and networking
Students graduate with the skills necessary to
95-100% current job placement