Some people have loved making their own nails beautiful from a young age. Others are interested in applying more complex nail art using a multitude of materials and styles. Whatever your interests, our nail technology program in Iowa is the perfect place to expand your knowledge and skills, grow your creativity, and prepare for a career in the beauty industry. Learn about manicuring, pedicuring, creating intricate nail art, sculpting nails, and much more. Students practice their skills on real clients in the student salon under the direct supervision of licensed instructors. Our 325-hour program is the shortest program we offer at Capri College, allowing students to learn how to be a nail technician in as little as 16 weeks. With programs available in all four of our Iowa campuses, and start dates at different times throughout the year, you don’t have to wait to learn how to become a nail tech! Contact us to learn more about the enrollment process.
Capri in Waterloo is absolutely amazing.I went to school there and they did amazing job I learned so much. I graduated and I still get my hair done there because there prices and the teachers and students do such amazing job every time.
I was a student at Capri and graduated last year. My instructors were all so supportive and kind and always there for us not just with school stuff but personal too. (The amount of times I cried in Surps office cuz I was having a bad day and she never ever made me feel bad for it and would let me sit there and talk to her until I felt better) Capri is not just about beauty, it’s about building lasting friendships and learning about yourself! The beauty industry is literally billions of dollars and we can ALL be successful and Capri helped show us that!!!
I graduated from Capri almost 2 years from the cosmetology program and Capri definitely set me up for success with all the knowledge my instructors had and passed down to me! If you are interested in going to cosmetology school I highly recommend Capri College in Waterloo
I attended Capri last year and graduated through the cosmetology program and my college experience was great! All the instructors there are very kind and helpful while still letting you have full range of your creativity! S.O to my instructor Surp for pushing me to finish my hours!
I made lifelong friends and made so many great memories along the way. Some of my favorite classes were the special FX makeup, the straight razor course and the facial massage class. I also loved being a Capri Camp counselor and getting to teach the kids about makeup. The scheduling of clients on the floor was a great way for me to become more sociable and comfortable with multitasking my work and getting to know the client.
Choosing Capri College was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From day one, I felt supported and encouraged to grow-not just as a stylist, but as a person. The instructors pushed me to believe in myself, refine my skills, and step outside of my comfort zone. I graduated feeling confident, prepared, and excited to start my career. Capri will always hold a special place in my heart.
Capri College has given me confidence in my ability that I will own forever. My favorite part of the program was the hands-on learning. The fast-paced nature of the program was challenging, but it has prepared me for my career as a Massage Therapist.
Our school is a family-owned business, and we extend the family experience to each of our students. By nurturing quality relationships, we believe that our students can grow in their skills and artistry. There are no prerequisites in our nail technology program, which means all students in the same class are working through the program at the same level. Learning together can lead to lasting friendships and potential professional partnerships.
We want you to experience our family-like atmosphere for yourself! Schedule a tour of one of our Iowa campuses and see our beauty school in action. While you are here, we can talk about your educational goals and answer your questions about our enrollment process.
Start dates for the nail tech program at each of our campuses:
You can begin the enrollment process at any time.
A licensed nail technician could work in a beauty salon, become a nail salon owner, specialize as a manicurist or pedicurist, or become a nail art specialist. They could work as a sales consultant for nail products or as a representative for a related manufacturer. Nail technicians could also be bloggers and social media influencers. This is a career choice that allows for a lot of creative expression!
Tuition and fees cost $4,170. Equipment, books, and uniforms cost $730. Total cost for the nail technology program is $4,900.
Students in the nail tech program typically spend 21-28 hours at school every week. Some schedules may include nights. Contact the Admissions team at the campus of your choice to find out their program schedule to see if it would work with your job schedule.
The equipment kit for the nail technology program includes nail brushes, manicure bowls, nail drill machines, and much more! We choose products that are similar to those used in professional salons.
Students in our nail technology program are not eligible for federal aid because of the short length of the program. However, you may be eligible for private loans or scholarships.
Of course not! We accept students of all ages, as long as they have graduated from high school or have their GED. Learning how to be a nail technician is a great way to refresh your personal life with new career skills.
Let us help you with the enrollment process for the nail technology program. Here are the admissions requirements:
We are here to help you every step of the way! Contact us to request more information, ask questions about our two-week trial period, or schedule your campus tour and pre-admissions interview.
Let your curls do the talking🗣️🗣️🗣️
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Flat top class!
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‼️MODEL CALL‼️
Looking for head and face shave models!
Call 319-364-1541 if interested ✂️
Bright blonde with swirls of natural dimension💫✨
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Spring Career Experience 2026✨
We got to bloom into beauty with so many future professionals! 🌷🌷🌷
From foils to fades to glitter freckles, it was a full day of hands-on fun, creativity, and exploring future career opportunities!
Huge shoutout to our incredible staff and students for all your hard work and for bringing the energy, and a big thank you to all the visiting students + chaperones who made it such a fun, unforgettable day 💛🌻
Feeling inspired? Enrollment is always open 👀✨
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Add a little touch of sugar and spice… I mean, blonde pieces!
Hair by Danielle
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Fade so clean it speaks for itself. ✨💇🏼♂️
Hair by Maddy H
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𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛—𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
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𝙼𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚢 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝚍𝚘𝚘𝚛𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚊 𝚟𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚜, 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚜𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚜 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜.
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𝚂𝚎𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝’𝚜 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚊𝚝 𝙲𝚊𝚙𝚛𝚒 𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚐𝚎 – 𝙳𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝, 𝙸𝙰. 👉 𝙶𝚎𝚝 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚖 𝚍𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝙰𝚍𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚝𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢
𝙲𝚊𝚕𝚕: 𝟻𝟼𝟹.𝟹𝟾𝟾.𝟼𝟼𝟺𝟸
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝: 𝟻𝟼𝟹.𝟸𝟼𝟻.𝟷𝟼𝟼𝟷
𝙾𝚗𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎:𝚌𝚊𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚐𝚎.𝚎𝚍𝚞 .
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𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 can 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.
We’re proud of our students for stepping up and giving back during the 2026 I Live Here Cleanup for earth day on 53rd Street in front of our school💛
At our school, we don’t just teach beauty.. we live it through kindness, community, and care.
#quadcities #communityfirst #communityfirstvillage #communityfirstvillageatx
Red is the new summer color of the season! 💋🔥💃🏻
Hair by Sylvia
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Spring is in the hair 🌸✨
It’s time to refresh your look for the summer! Call 563-588-2379 ext. 0 to book your highlights today with @theameliaaesthetic or another talented cosmetology student ✂️
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Massage therapy is more than just relaxation — it’s a way to ease pain, restore balance, and help others reconnect with their bodies. Through every session, you’re not just working on muscles, you’re supporting someone’s journey toward feeling whole again. 🪷
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‼️ Don’t forget ‼️
Our special this month is buy one product, get the second 50% off ✨
Stop by to grab your favorites this week while you still can!
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Please help us congratulate Grace on two years! 💖
Happy Anniversary!
Ice queeeeeeen 🧊 👑
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May Specials 🌷
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Call 319-234-2600 to book!
Cosmetology & Nail Tech classes starting soon! ✂️💅
Out of the classroom and into the spa life 🌿
Our January Esthetics students had the best day touring salons today!
Congrats to Kadence aka the extension baddie on graduating the Cosmetology program! We are so proud of you girl! Go do big things 🫶🏻
Stop ignoring that call..
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