Hands-on styling floor
Nail technology class
Student salon suite
Our Erie, PA campus
Program Details

Your Future Is in Your Hands

Learn the technical and creative skills needed for a career in nail care. This program will cover the fundamentals of manicures and pedicures and give students experience with nail art other nail enhancements. To prepare students for real-world work environments, lessons also include business and marketing education.

  • 200 hours completable in as little as 6 weeks
  • Student clinic under licensed supervision
  • Eligible for Pennsylvania State Nail Technician License
  • Resume + portfolio building included
  • Extra certifications and guest speaker events
The Curriculum

What You’ll Master

01
Nail Health

Nail Health

Sculpt nails and keep nails healthy
02
Manicures and Pedicures

Manicures and Pedicures

Create gorgeous nail art
03
Nail products

Nail products

Dip powder, UV light-curing, wraps, and gel
04
Health, Safety & Sanitation

Health, Safety & Sanitation

Follow state laws in sanitation and safety standards.
05
Theory & State Law

Theory & State Law

Health fundamentals and nail care
06
Business & Clinic Practice

Business & Clinic Practice

Practice client care on a real spa floor.

See What Our Students Have to Say

★★★★★

"I came in knowing nothing about nails and left with a full cosmetology license and more confidence than I ever expected. The instructors are genuinely invested in you."

★★★★★

"The culture here is unlike anything I expected from a school. Diane and Kayla built something really special — a place where you actually want to show up every day."

★★★★★

"I finished in 8 months, passed my boards on the first try, and had a job offer before I even graduated. This program prepares you for the real world."

Resume Boosters

Your Beauty Career Toolkit

Leave with the skills, certifications, and confidence to begin building your beauty career.

Prosper U Completion

BAAB Certification

Power Journey Certification

Pivot Point Completion

Barbicide Certification

Sunlight's Pro Certification

PCA Skin Certification

Brazilian Blowout Certification

OPI Nails Certification

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Where You Can Go

Career Paths After Graduation

Manicurist

Create stunning nails on client’s nails

Pedicurist

Help people relax

Nail Artist

Perform intricate nail art

Product Line Developer or Representative

Represent your favorite beauty products

Spa Coordinator

Help manage a spa

Getting Started

5 Steps to Enrollment

01

Schedule a Tour

See the school, meet the team, ask everything.

02

Review Programs

Find the schedule and path that fits your life.

03

Check Admissions

Simple requirements, no prior experience needed.

04

Explore Funding

Title IV, Veterans' Benefits, and private loans.

05

Choose Your Start

Pick a date and begin your new career.

Get Started

Ready to Explore
Your Beauty Dreams?

Our curriculum satisfies Pennsylvania state requirements for professional licensing that prepare students for a career in esthetics. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania State Nail Technician License exam.

  • No experience required
  • Complete your education in as little as 6 weeks
  • Flexible start dates

Noe’ Noonan School of Cosmetology

5739 West Ridge Road, Building B

Erie, PA 16506

Call: 814-920-4115