A Polished Career
Love all things nails? TCL can help you make a career of it.
NEW! this 18-hour certificate program is designed to teach basic nail care, various nail additions, repair wraps, sanitation procedures and basic salon management practices.
You’ll be set for a career as a nail technician, manicurist/pedicurist, salon manager, salon owner, product educator, a distributor and consultant.
This program will be offered during the evenings, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. Classes cover basic procedures and business aspects of real and artificial nails.
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Quick Facts
HANDS-ON
Learn by actually practicing the skills you’ll need on the job.
FLEXIBLE
Evening classes allow you to go to class after work.
FAST-TRACK
Finish in just two semesters!
CERTIFY YOUR SKILLS
Upon successful completion of all program coursework, students will have accumulated the minimum 300 clock hours required by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology to become eligible to test for state licensure.
PROGRAM COST
Tuition: 18 credits x $214 per credit = $3,852.*
Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.
*Based on Fall 2022 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“TCL’s cosmetology program was perfect in guiding me to my dream business.”
Takiya Smith
Graduate & Entrepreneur
TCL Cosmetology Students provide instructor-supervised cosmetology services to the community. The Salon is located in building 10 at the Beaufort Campus. Take a look at the menu of services, prices and appointment information.
FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Important Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for SC Nail Technology Licensure, individuals must:
- Be a Permanent US Resident or US Citizen
- Have earned a High School Diploma or GED or 10th grade education and be at least 16 years of age.
Program Prerequisites
Program Perquisite(s): RDG 100, ENG 100, MAT 032. Qualifying scores on SAT, ACT, Accuplacer placement test or Multiple Measures
Other Resources
Program Dean
Karen Smith
Dean, Business & Industrial Technologies
843-525-8323
Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 14, Rm. 118