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FULL SPECIALIST
What will you learn
The Full Specialist program is a combination of the Esthetics and Nail Technology courses. For accelerated training, you will spend two days per week in the nails program and then two days per week in the esthetics program.
Employers value the versatility of a Full Specialist. Upon graduation, you will be much more attractive to employers as compared to holding only an esthetics or nail technology license.
Course Duration
400 hours. Classes run from Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 9pm. You will complete the course within 3 months. If you can only attend half-day or can only attend on certain days, you are free to work with your instructors on the schedule.
Total Tuition
$3,590 which represents a significant savings as compared to signing up for each program individually. This includes 3 months of instruction, a nail kit, an esthetics kit, apron, all state board license and registration fees. We use the latest edition of Milady’s textbooks, workbooks and exam review books which can be purchased via Amazon. The ISBN numbers are listed below in the FAQ.
At the end of the course, you will test with our lead instructors. You do not need to sit for a state exam.
You save $590 in tuition when enrolling as a full specialist as compared to signing up for each program individually.
We do not offer federal student loans or financial aid. However, most students will attest that this program is one of the best bang-for-your-buck programs in Orlando. Most students recoup their tuition within three months after graduation when working in a spa.
Career Opportunities
With a Full Specialist license, you can work at a nail salon, esthetics spa or to start your own spa/salon. Employers prefer Full Specialists over a single Nail Technician or Esthetics licensee because of their versatility and further training.
What to expect: Full Specialist
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When can I start?
For example, if you start in on week 3 of the current wheel, you would complete until week 10 and then finish when the class rotates past week 2.
I can only attend days or nights. Can I still enroll?
Do you offer financial aid?
We offer payment plans so you only need to pay $800 at enrollment and the balance can be paid monthly while you are in school.
What is the ultimate cost versus a school that offers financial aid
At Hollywood Beauty Academy, the Full Specialist program costs $3,590. The total cost of our program is cheaper than schools that offer financial aid because the Pell grant does not cover the total cost.
You can enroll in the program with an $800 deposit. Then it is $558 per month until full payment is made or until you graduate.
What books are required for the class?
MILADY STANDARD ESTHETICS TEXTBOOK, 12th EDITION. ISBN: 978-0357263792
MILADY STANDARD FOUNDATIONS TEXTBOOK, 1st EDITION ISBN: 0357263790
MILADY STANDARD ESTHETICS WORKBOOK, 12th EDITION. ISBN: 978-0357482841
MILADY STANDARD FOUNDATIONS WORKBOOK, 1st EDITION ISBN: 0357482840
MILADY STANDARD NAIL TECHNOLOGY TEXTBOOK, 8th EDITION. ISBN: 978-0357446867
MILADY STANDARD FOUNDATIONS TEXTBOOK, 1st EDITION ISBN: 0357446860