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Nail Tech School
Explore Your Creativity in Nail Tech School
Your passion for beautiful nails makes you unique. Our Manicuring Program instructors are passionate about training a new generation of nail technicians and manicurists. It’s a deep dive into nail artistry, trends, and techniques. Students learn through classroom work, demonstrations, and hands-on experience.
Students come to our Fort Wayne nail tech school from across Indiana, including Huntington, Warsaw, Auburn, Angola, Bluffton, and Columbia City. Here, they train in our student clinic and build a career in the nail industry.
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How Our Nail School Could Benefit You
Learning how to become a nail technician or manicurist can be a major step that leads to career opportunities, develops personal skills, and adds a deeper dimension of beauty and confidence to your life. At Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture, we want to do more than give you a beauty education. We want to enrich your life through interaction with qualified instructors and real clients.
We prepare our students to sit for the State Exam, and we can help graduates with job placement. After becoming a licensed manicurist, you could get a job in a salon or any place that offers nail services, including cruises, resorts, country clubs, and beauty retail stores. Some students may go on to become nail artists, beauty consultants, beauty influencers, or nail product sales representatives. Some may even manage their own nail salon. We help you reach your goals by providing the educational foundation you need to succeed.
Class Schedule for Our Nail Tech Training
20 hours/week night program: 30 weeks
Monday – Friday: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
See What Our Students Have To Say
Rudaes school of beauty culture is not your typical classroom experience. It is in this building that my closest friendships were built and my foundational skills were perfected. I’ve made many mistakes and learned brand new lessons but I also earned an immeasurable about of joy and laughter. This is the kind of program that takes a lot before it gives but it’s 10/10 worth it
Love this beauty school the students are superior. Great job!
Rudae’s school of Beauty Culture is the best place to learning the basic knowledge of beauty. The instructors and students are so nice and they’re a beautiful people. Made me feel like it’s my home! ?
As a graduate of rudaes beauty college I had a great experience in school. In the beauty professional world I gained good experiences in the school that I used in my professional life. I got to make like long friends and learn the tools I needed to build a business. Long term my plan was to make the my world a beautiful place I think rudaes gave me the tools to make that happen.
I started my beauty career working at Sephora for a few years when I decided to enroll into Rudae's cosmetology program in 2018! From the start, all of the teachers and staff were so supportive and I loved how involved they were. I met some of my very best friends at Rudae's and I loved my entire experience there. From the education, to the on-hand portion, Rudae's curriculum was the perfect mix of work and play.
With my cosmetology license, I now manage full service medical spa here in Fort Wayne where I manage and oversee all of the esthetics and cosmetology services. Rudae's gave me a well rounded background of management, training and all services knowledge to utilize in my beauty management career currently.
Advice for future students: you get out what you put in. Use this time to experiment and play and fully invest yourself now. This industry isn't faltering in any way and there's plenty of business to до around! Do it well, do it kindly.
I went to Rudae's in 2020, & had a great experience despite the craziness of the world. The instructors I had helped me learn as much as I could while in school, & pushed me to be my best. I am now a level 4 stylist, & an educator in my salon. I have a very loyal clientele, who I adore & doing hair has brought me so many opportunities! I love my job! My advice to future students is to never get comfortable. Always keep learning, always want to know more. Our industry is ever changing & continuing your education is the best way to give your guests the experience they deserve. Stay up with the trends, learn the new techniques... invest in yourself. It pays off in the end!
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Nail Tech School
The terms manicurist and nail technician are usually used interchangeably in the beauty world. They are both titles for people who shape nails and apply a variety of nail services.
Yes, our Fort Wayne campus is within easy access of major highways and public transportation. We are conveniently located in the Coldwater Crossing Plaza.
Yes, we provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to sit for the State Exam. Our instructors are dedicated to helping students succeed.
Yes, we are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Science (NACCAS), and we are a member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS).
Yes, manicuring students learning how to become a nail technician enjoy a balance of classroom work and hands-on experience in the student clinic. They provide nail services to real clients under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Please fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to learn if you qualify for federal aid. Find out more about financial aid options and payment plans on our Financial Aid page.
Classes begin every five weeks at Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture. You can begin the enrollment process whenever you are ready!
Enrolling in Nail Technician School
Walk through our easy enrollment process, beginning with a tour of our Fort Wayne campus. See the classrooms and student clinic, talk to instructors, and immerse yourself in our beauty culture. Contact us to schedule a time for your tour!
The following information will be needed during the enrollment process:
- Proof of high school graduation, such as a diploma, GED, or official transcripts
- Driver’s license or State ID
- Social Security card
Wondering how you are going to pay for tuition? Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to find out if you qualify, and be sure to check out our Financial Aid page for more information.
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Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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