Learn to Elevate Everyday Nails Into Art

JT’s Cuts Academy offers a Nail Tech program that turns skilled hands and creative minds into career-ready professionals. With 180 clock hours of guided practice, you can learn to sculpt acrylics, perfect gel overlays, and design beautiful nail art for real clients under the supervision of licensed educators.

Our instructors care about your goals, and if you bring passion and focus, they’ll provide one-on-one coaching, plenty of support, and real-world experiences.

With flexible scheduling, you can complete nail tech training in as little as 10 weeks and prepare for a future in nail artistry. Come visit our school today and learn more about unleashing your potential, one nail at a time.

Explore Our South Florida Nail Tech Program

Turn your talent into opportunity. Over 180 hours of training, our nail tech curriculum moves you from sanitization to advanced nail sculpting. Every clock hour you put in helps build your confidence and prepares you for a future in nail care.

Our nail tech program focuses on giving you opportunities for hands-on skill development. Our intimate class sizes mean you can enjoy up-close demonstrations of nail care techniques, then refine those new skills as you work with real clients under the supervision of experienced professionals. When you show up ready to learn, we’ll match your efforts with plenty of constructive feedback, support, and practice time that helps you turn those new techniques into precise, skilled nail care methods.

Make an appointment with our Oakland Park school and take the steps toward becoming a nail technician today.

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It Cuts Academy is the absolute best thing that has happened to me I see myself growing and elevating as a barber and a person in general

Tex Mgloud

Had a great experience! It is very difficult to make my 3 year boy sit straight and a haircut! Jonathan was excellent with him and he came out very happy with a great haircut!

Akash Goyal

I love this place. The owner is very nice, and the students are pretty good. I always get a great haircut!

Robert Grandoni

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Your Future as a Licensed Nail Technician

This program is designed for aspiring nail professionals who want to take a focused route into nail services. As one of our shorter courses, it’s a great opportunity to jumpstart a career in beauty, whether you are changing careers, wanting to start your own business, or are a military veteran reentering civilian life. You can find new opportunities that help you reach those goals in one of our chairs.

Earning your nail technician credentials can open doors to new career opportunities. The roles you unlock reflect the hours you invest in your training and the professionalism you display on the clinic floor.

JT’s Cuts Academy Nail Program FAQs

How long does it take to complete the nail tech program?

Our Nail Technician program is 180 clock hours, which can be completed in as little as 10 weeks. Classes form every two weeks, but your completion date may vary depending on the effort you put into your training and the services you perform in our client salon. An admissions advisor can help you determine a realistic timeline depending on your circumstances.

What's the difference between Nail Tech and Full Specialist?

The Nail Technician credential focuses on manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements over 180 hours of training. The Full Specialist Program expands that training with skin care modules on topics such as facials and waxing. Which program is right for you will depend on your career goals. An admissions advisor can help you determine which training program is best for you.

What makes your program different from others?

JT’s Cuts Academy keeps classes intimate, allowing instructors more time to coach you one-on-one and provide immediate feedback as you work with clients. Clinic hours are completed in our on-site salon so you can build your confidence and skills in a real-world salon environment. You’ll get out of this program what you put into it, and we’ll match your effort every step of the way.

What's included in my tuition?

Your tuition includes all of your books and supplies, including professional-grade files, brushes, gel starter kit, sanitation materials, and learning resources. The exact contents of the kit may change depending on industry trends and availability, but you can get a complete kit list from the admissions team.

Can you help me find a job?

While we can’t guarantee employment, JT’s Cuts Academy offers lifelong career services. We can help with tasks such as resume writing, building your portfolio, and preparing for interviews. We also help connect graduates to potential job opportunities in the local area. Ultimately, your success depends on your commitment and skill, but our team is here to support you and help you open doors to new opportunities.

How to Enroll

Ready to get started on your barber training? Here’s what you need to start the enrollment process:

  • Present a valid picture ID.
  • Present a high school diploma or GED.
  • Prospective students that do not possess a high school diploma or GED must pass a Wonderlic Ability to Benefit Test (ATB) administered by a qualified ATB Official. Minimum passing scores are 200 for Verbal and 210 for Quantitative.
  • Prospective students with foreign high school credentials must present it along with an official translation and evaluation by a Florida approved agency or individual. For a listing of approved agencies visit
    naces.org
  • Submit a completed application and corresponding fees.
  • Successfully complete an interview with a representative of the admissions department.
  • Student must be at least 16 years old to be accepted and not currently attending high school. Parental consent is required for students under 18. In order to be eligible for Federal Student Aid, a student must be in possession of a High School Diploma or a GED.

Book a school tour, meet our team, and see if our chairs are the place to take your next steps towards your goals. Your future behind the chair starts with one conversation. Start it by scheduling a tour of the school today.

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JT's Cuts Academy

830 E Oakland Park Blvd
Suite #113 Oakland Park, FL 33334

954-758-5972