Welcome to Academy of Nails & Esthetics--serving North Carolina and South Carolina!
Choosing the right school matters! We have the experience, reputation and deliver reliable outcomes! We believe education should be more than the minimum. Our students train in a professional, spa-like environment with hands-on experience, small class sizes and instructors who are active in the industry. We are the school local salons and spas tell students to attend.
What sets us apart? Small class sizes, instructors who work and have worked years in the industry. personalized coaching in addition to coursework! You will be job-ready---not just state board ready.
We believe in diversity and exploration, which is why we work with top skin brands like Environ, HydroPeptide, Image Skin Care, Dermalogica, PCA Skin. For Nails we work with Young Nails, The Gel Bottle, OPI, SNS, Cuccio Spa and more! To keep our students ahead of the curve, we host guest educators and brands who introduce cutting edge techniques and insights.
Whether you're drawn to the art of nail design or the science of skincare, our inclusive and supportive learning environment is designed to help you turn your passion into a thriving career.
2025 & 2026- School Closings
ANE reserves the right to make changes to the holiday schedule and school closings.
We close for the following holidays and breaks:
School Closings 2025
Winter Break December 23- January 2, 2026
School Closings 2026
Spring Break April 7, 2026-April 10, 2026
Summer Break June 27, 2026-July 4, 2026
Thanksgiving Break November 25, 2026-November 27, 2026
Winter Break December 22, 2026- January 1, 2027
Thank you to our
Partners
NAIL TECHNOLOGY HOURS
Monday Closed
Tue - Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We do not offer Financial Aid
ESTHETICS HOURS
Monday Closed
Tue - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed






