Chicago-based Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is launching a manicuring program at its campus in Highland.
The Highland campus will be the third location to offer the manicuring program, joining the Indianapolis and Lafayette campuses.
Tricoci University's manicuring program will require 600 hours of training. Students can complete in six months on a part-time schedule. The curriculum includes:
- Nail technology fundamentals: history of nail care, professional ethics, sterilization and disinfection and the science of nails
- Nail practices and procedures: manicures, pedicures, wraps, sculpting, light-cured gels, electric file techniques and massage
- Health and safety: OSHA standards, public health protocols and bacteriology
- Business skills: salon management, marketing, and state-specific regulations to prepare students for a range of career paths — from salon employment to entrepreneurship
“At Tricoci University, our mission is to ensure every student has the opportunity to expand their skills and build a career they're proud of,” said Larry Foster, Tricoci University chief operating officer, in a press release. “Manicuring is about mastering precise techniques that help clients look and feel their best, and our program gives students the training to deliver that level of excellence every time.”
Tricoci University offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering and nail tech. New offerings include the Sensory Safe Salon, a curriculum designed to foster a more inclusive, sensory-friendly environment in beauty education, and The Vitality Project, a mental health and wellness initiative.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture operates 15 campuses throughout Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. The university was founded by Mario Tricoci in 2004.
