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blanche macdonald centre NAIL STUDIO
BLANCHE MACDONALD NAIL STUDIO
INTRODUCTION
NAIL ART MANI-FESTO
From the fierce talons seen strutting about office keyboards to the Swarovski-encrusted sculptures
of the Avant Garde, the world of nail adornment is a spectacular one! Nail Art is an extension of our
creativity that interacts with the world in a flutter of gestures and actions. It is the creation of petite
wearable masterpieces, transportable treasures that you can covet throughout your day.
To share and connect with strangers over our love for this craft; to be fiercely independent and
boundless in where we take it; to engage with creative teams to bring a vision to fruition in the most
intricate of details – these are just a few of the things we live for.
Today, the culture of Nail Art is magnificently multifaceted. In a stirring blend of art, science and
business, you can mix and match a career that is exactly right for you – how exquisite is that!
Whether you’re looking to delve into the high-pressure thrill of fashion photoshoots, add a fresh
coat to your at-home business, let your talent shine within a salon team or create a space of your
very own, our Nail Studio program will give you the base coat to set your passions in action.
The opportunities are endless and they are at your fingertips – you have only to reach for them.
So let’s get started! We’ll begin at the basics. We’ll show you how to ‘build’ a nail and how to sculpt
that perfect shape; we’ll give you the know-how of high-standard hygienics and of how to care for
your clients and their specific needs. We’ll explore the latest products, tips and tools to keep you at
the tip top of industry savvy.
We’ll pop the tops of our favourite polishes and gels and make marvellous, mad science happen in
our ‘creative learning labs.’ We’ll construct miniscule monuments of acrylic and jewels, taking you
from classic French Manicures to 3D Japanese extravagance.
Our base coat of knowledge set and prepped with your unique and vibrant design personality, we’ll
seal it all in with entrepreneurial polish. From curating your signature service menu to applying for a
business license and self-branding, we'll buff up your biz whiz to set your business to shining.
If you’ve been dreaming of this world, we'll open the door for you. We were once dreamers too.
Now we are a worldwide network of success stories and outstanding creative talents. The Blanche
Macdonald Centre is an internationally lauded establishment of education, and we pride ourselves
in being fully accredited under the auspices of the Ministry of Advanced Education BC. Our
standards have been measured, and we measure up (which means you will too). Our Nail Studio
program drives the agenda and sets industry standards in hygienic practices, client consultation and
artistic exploration. By joining our world, you are launching your professional career – whether it be
part-time, full-time or freelance – out into the larger world of Nail Artistry.
Our inspirational team of Nail Studio Instructors and Program Directors is a family – and once you
are here, you are family too. We’re here to teach, support, guide and listen while you are in school,
and forever once you have graduated. Our doors are always open. We welcome you here!
Cover nail design by Stefania Flex, makeup and hair by Timothy Hung, left nail design by Paige Roy, Blanche Macdonald Graduates
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BLANCHE MACDONALD NAIL STUDIO
THE NAIL INDUSTRY
The story of Nail Art through history is a magnificent
one; it has seen Queen Nefertiti’s fingers dipped ruby
red, insect shellac in Ancient Rome, and talons of the
Chou Dynasty elite dusted in gold.
The length and decor of a nail once signified a freedom from labour. Today it is a celebration of
art in daily ritual and a symbol of confidence in the workplace.
The multibillion dollar business of bespoke Nail Art is booming. As it blazes through the beauty
industry, you’d be wise to catch it; there are infinite places that you can go! Work it into your
lifestyle or make it your lifestyle; Nail Art can be as stable as a home-based business, and as
movable as the ocean-roaming of luxury cruise spas. In the professional elevation of freelance
and home-based entrepreneurs, and in the powerful wake of social media as marketing, a
career in the nail industry can be as accessible as establishing a kit and instigating word of
mouth. The options are limitless.
Our spectacular Career Team is working around the clock, sourcing an endless stream of career
and volunteer opportunities for our students and graduates alike to choose from. There's
something for everybody.
Left nail design by Paige Roy, Blanche Macdonald Graduate
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What sorts of dreams would you like to sink your nails into?
Kick your independence into high gear by opening a Freelance/Mobile nail business,
taking your artistry to weddings, special events and home visits.
Make home your base. Building a personalized salon in your home is a great way to
multitask with your existing lifestyle, or to add on as a second career.
Join a spa or salon family as a Nail Technician/Artist, or take the helm as a Manager.
Hair salons, through necessity of diversification, have begun taking on Nail Artists
as a part of their salon team.
Open up a nail bar of your very own!
Be a Nail Artist to the stars! Keep celebrities camera ready, from fingertips to toes.
Take your passion for product across the country as an Account Executive or
Educator for prestigious nail brands.
Utilize your technical knowledge and understanding of client relations, and relay
your savvy to major Nail Art market players as an Industry Consultant.
Rent a table and set up shop in integrated and innovative boutiques.
Travel to luxurious, exotic destinations as a Nail Artist on board cruise ships and in
resorts.
Capture the attention of, and sign on with, an agency; collaborate with other
creatives on high fashion, commercial and beauty photo shoots, and bring collective
visions to life.
Share the energy of your passion with those in need as a roaming nail specialist and
caregiver in hospices, seniors centres, children’s hospitals and for charities.
Work with a line to lacquer the catwalks of Fashion Weeks across the globe.
Create your own kit must-haves! Integrate industry experience and know-how with
business and craft, conceptualizing a product line of your very own.
Blog about it! Nail Artists have major clout on such platforms as Tumblr and
Instagram – and it is rapidly becoming a business in itself.
Top left and bottom left nail designs created by Catherine Tsang, all other nail designs by Paige Roy, Blanche Macdonald Graduates
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COURSE OUTLINE
NATURAL NAILS AND CREATIVE NAIL STUDIO
Over the course of your six months, you will paint,
file and bedazzle through two modules of 150 hours
each, each one engaging your creativity in exciting
new formats.
As a Nail Art Professional there is a constant flux and flow to your day, which sees you
fluttering through many stages spanning outright creative, to technical and business-
minded. We have carefully and lovingly composed your six months here to allow you to
explore the interplay between art, science and business, weaving through the harmony of
diverse skill sets that you need to become a successful member of this industry. This means
that no matter where you are at in your Nail Studio journey, you will be immersed in the
hands-on. We are do-ers and makers, creators and interpersonal-seekers after all!
Delve into the diverse facets of this industry, examining the natural and organic practices
versus those artificial and high tech, so that you may navigate and understand each world
and the clients that propel them. Hone the balance that will make the business of your Nail
Art – whatever it turns out to be – fruitful, and instilled with your unique set of standards,
values and ethics.
Right hair and makeup by Paula Lanzador, Blanche Macdonald Graduate
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Nails, Naturally
CLIENT CONSULTATION
In the end, it’s all for the client. We will give you the knowledge and tools to consult your customers
to understand their unique health and lifestyle necessities, as well as their desires, and how to then
compose a service that is safe, comfortable and customized for their needs. A professional, consid-
erate, and caring service will naturally lead to sales and re-booking.
Your workspace and personal presentation are an extension of your professionalism. Learn the
proper composition of your station: the correct order and arrangement of implements, accessories
and supplies. Compose your demeanor, posture and attire to exude expertise, elegance and open-
ness to the needs of your client.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Let’s get acquainted with our subjects! The hands and feet hold many secrets, together making up
more than half of the bones in the human body. We’ll take you through the basic anatomical struc-
ture of the hands and feet, how a nail grows, as well as the chemical composition and shape of the
nail – from oval, to squoval, round, pointed and square.
Learn how to identify nail irregularities, diseases and disorders in order to determine the safest
course for your service. We will educate you on the characteristics and terminology for a range of
nail and general health conditions, and together build the analytical paths that allow you to revise
your treatment protocol to provide the best service, with each individual’s wellness in mind.
SANITATION & HYGIENE
The client comes first, and with that, their health. We are forever improving and solidifying the
industry standards of hygienic procedures and infection control practices. We’ll teach you the me-
ticulously proper ways to sanitize your tools, implements, and nail station. You will develop the abil-
ity to create safe and healthy treatment environments using the correct processes and materials. In
learning the Personal Service Establishment Guidelines, our Provincial standard of practice, you will
learn effective infection control. By becoming Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) literate, you will
know how to properly store chemicals, reducing hazardous exposure. It all comes together in the
creation of a wholesome, legitimized space in which your customer can ease their bodies and minds.
MANI PEDI
Learn the secrets and sequencing of an outstanding manicure and pedicure: from the perfect soak
to the ooh-ahh factor of a hand massage, the intricacies of cuticle care and how to seal the deal with
a paraffin treatment. Refine your polish, file and nipper techniques and master the iconic French
design. Our feet keep us grounded, and carry our whims about the world each day; soothe away the
stress of rushing through life, and whisk your client off tired feet with a caring and relieving pedi-
cure treatment. You will also have the unique opportunity to leverage your nail drill skills to offer
dry (waterless) manicures and pedicures.
Right nail design by Stefania Flex, Blanche Macdonald Graduate
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Nails, Naturally cont.
SPA SPECIALS
We’re all about those special extra steps. We’ll give you a collection of innovative treatments and
techniques to add to your, or your spa’s, personalized menu options: how to soothe your clients’
work-worn muscle woes with a paraffin treatment, as well as the ins and outs of reflexology. Nur-
ture your client with nourishing hand exfoliants and masks. You will also learn how to enhance your
spa concept with signature manicures and pedicures.
LAQUERED
Let’s get hue happy! We’ll dip into our stock of top-of-the-line polishes, traditional and gel, and
teach you how to swirl, dot, stencil and speckle your way to fabulous free-hand design. Dip your toes
into ‘water-marbling’ techniques, fade away with ombre transitions, and indulge your inner artist
with acrylic paint miniatures. Stay on top of trending creative cravings and the bespoke colours of
the season. Create Nail Art with extended shelf life using on-trend gel polish formulations.
FAMILY & FRIENDS + CLIENT DAYS
Creating Nail Art is like baking a cake – we’ll give you the recipe to a great base, but it’s ultimately up
to you to interpret the flavours and add your imaginative flair to the decoration. And the best way to
test out your experiments? Through friends, family, and a few patient strangers. Throughout each of
your modules, you will put your new skills to practice and connect with clientele in our nail studios
during our Friends & Family Days, as well as Client Days scheduled regularly throughout your term.
Test yourself within industry time standards, develop your skills in client interaction and refine your
service. Take in criticism and feedback, and move forward with renewed insight, boosting your confi-
dence for your practice in the ‘real world.’
ENTREPRENEURIAL POLISH
“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” - Scott Belsky, Behance Co-Founder.
This is a high-octane, interactive class of collective idea making, brainstorming and planning. It is an
engaging coming together of artistry and dreams with the client care logistics and industry savvy
that you have accrued to bring your personal career goals to reality. The life of an Entrepreneur or
Nail Bar Manager is challenging, but infinitely rewarding. We will give you the tools to succeed: how
to structure and register your business, how to build an effective team, how to define and target
your clientele, and set your brand to shining brightest on the market. Together we will explore the
infinite trajectories of your career journey, and teach you how to develop your personal and profes-
sional brand along the way.
SOCIAL MEDIA
You’ve learned how to provide the service, the results, as well as an empathetic and caring connec-
tion with your clientele. Now, with the ever-expanding and immersive world of social media, you can
connect with an immense potential for growth. Learn to create captivating online content, using so-
cial media platforms to glean priceless insight into your market, broaden the scope of brand aware-
ness, fortify existing client relationships through accessible communication avenues, and forge new
ones by utilizing your accounts as effective marketing tools. Observe, listen, participate and connect
actively in your virtual community, and see how your business and personal brand flourishes.
Right nail design by Stefania Flex, Blanche Macdonald Graduate
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Creative Nail Studio
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
First developed for dentists – yes, really! – the acrylic formulation has now been appropriated and
transformed by the innovative, creative brilliance of Nail Artists around the globe. The world of
artificial nails is a thrilling mashup of science and art, a vibrant coming together of monomer, poly-
mer, pigment and line. How far does your creativity extend? Acrylics and gels allow you to push your
artistry beyond the confines of the nail bed, whilst indulging your inner mad scientist!
CLIENT CONSULTATION
You wouldn’t give a newborn parent a sharp set of stilettos, nor a gymnast a handful of elaborate,
three-dimensional rosebuds. Client consultations are where you can check in with the lifestyle of
your client to ensure that you are enhancing, rather than hindering, their day-to-day. Strengthen
your personal connection by remembering the shared details of your client’s life, and nail down a
loyal repeat customer.
TIP OFF — GELS & ACRYLICS
Employ acrylics and hard gels to apply fully-sculptured nails with nail forms. Apply overlays us-
ing acrylic and french gel nail tips and blending. Investigate the proper ways to prep the nail, and
develop smooth and crisply defined acrylic and gel nails with each. Learn to use the hand drill safely
and efficiently for backfill and gel removal procedures.
CHARMED!
Add texture and bling to your Nail Art creations! Stud your gel and acrylic applications with crys-
tals, beads, appliques and charms using soft gel securing and nail glue. Whether it’s cute, elegant,
or full-glitter glamour that your client is looking for, 2D Nail Art is a new way to add flourish to your
artistry.
NEW DIMENSIONS (3D)
Blast your Nail Art into the third dimension! From whimsical miniatures, to badass skull designs,
beautiful golden intricacies and everything in between, 3D nail applications allow you to create
petite sculptural fantasies for competitions, editorials, and for your everyday clientele. Play with co-
lour and form by sculpting acrylic ornaments, and learn the pros and cons of build-and-stick versus
build-up techniques. This module culminates in a practical 3D Nail Art project, where you will utilize
your knowledge and amplify your creativity in a fantastic stretch of imagination and skill.
Note: The college reserves the right to change course offerings, course content, kit contents, facilities, faculty,
tuition fees, and course schedules without notice.
Right nail design by Stefania Flex, Blanche Macdonald Graduate
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CurliQue
CURLIQUE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE
You will also have the opportunity to utilize our stunning CurliQue Beauty Boutique to set your
skills to action in a professional environment, and to network with fellow BMC artists from the
Makeup and Pro Hair programs. An extension of the Blanche Macdonald Centre family, CurliQue
Beauty is our learning laboratory where we celebrate education, retail and entertainment. Our
Q Talent members are all Pro Artists and fellow Blanche Macdonald graduates, and we consider
CurliQue a creative classroom, a field for practice and a launching pad for our future Makeup Super-
stars. As a student, you will be privy to informative presentations that integrate the worlds of nail
art, beauty, and retail, and have the opportunity for creative collaborations. Explore this sprawling
gallery space and expand your product knowledge, learn the newest techniques and collaborate
with other creative professionals.
Enjoy special VIP savings as a member of the Blanche family.
Q&A SALON
Q & A is our cutting edge, student-operated hair styling salon, where our Pro Hair student stylists
put their knowledge to practice, connect and cultivate client relationships. It is forever buzzing, and
stocked with gorgeous product. Interact with our burgeoning Pro Hair talent, build up your network
of beauty stylists, and indulge in a fresh look.
Top left 3D nail design created by Inger Lu, all other Nail designs created by Stefania Flex, Blanche Macdonald Graduates
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Canada Nail Cup winner, Liz Wee
BLANCHE MACDONALD GRADUATE
Above: Graduate Liz Wee placed first at the Canada Nail Cup 2015 for the Blinged category. Liz also placed first in Gel Art, second
in Fun Sculpture and third in Gel Polish.
As a Nail Art Professional there is a constant flux and flow to your day, which sees you fluttering
through many stages spanning outright creative, to technical and business-minded. We have care-
fully and lovingly composed your six months here to allow you to explore the interplay between art,
science and business, weaving through the harmony of diverse skill sets that you need to become a
successful member of this industry. This means that no matter where you are at in your Nail journey,
you will be immersed in the hands-on. We are do-ers and makers, creators and interpersonal seek-
ers after all!
Delve into the diverse facets of this industry, examining the natural and organic practices versus
those artificial and high tech, so that you may navigate and understand each world and the clients
that propel them. Hone the balance that will make the business of your Nail Art – whatever it turns
out to be – fruitful, and instilled with your unique set of standards, values and ethics.
Left nail design by Stefania Flex, Blanche Macdonald Graduate
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Professional nail kit for the Nail Studio Diploma Program
DOMESTIC IThe Professional Nail Studio Kit is exclusive of tuition and is charged separately. Payment for the kit
is due on the first day of class. In order to receive a kit on the first day of class, the kit must be paid
Program tuition for domestic students 2023 and onwards in full. The college reserves the right to adjust the kit content and cost when required.
Tuition schedules and kit costs are in effect as of March 1, 2023 and apply to Canadian citizens and $2,100 + GST/PST = $2,352 | Payment is due on the first day of class
permanent residents of Canada. For international student tuition and visa applications, please refer to
the separate International Student Tuition Schedule. Blanche Macdonald Centre students are eligible Tuition grants
for a tuition scholarship and should speak with an Admissions Director for details.
To assist students, the College extends tuition grants from $1,000 to $4,000 to help offset costs for
specific programs and specific start dates. Please ask your Admissions advisor about any available
Nail Studio Diploma Program | 300 hours tuition grants.
Once you have been accepted into the Nail Studio Diploma Program, a non-refundable registration fee
and an initial tuition payment are required in order to secure your place in the program. All tuition and Student loans
kit costs are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). For all payment options, a postdated cheque or pre-
Government financial assistance may be available to eligible students. Loan applications are available
authorized credit card must be provided on the first day of class.
at the College. Please complete your student loan application at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance of your
Following your program acceptance, the following fee payments totalling $500 (exclusive of tuition) desired course starting date. Private bank student loans are available through the Bank of Montreal,
are required on the day of enrollment: TD Canada Trust, Royal Bank, and more. Please check with your bank.
1. A registration fee of $250 (non-refundable)
College financial aid advisors
2. An administrative fee of $250
It is the responsibility of the student to arrange student loan funding. Students who have already
enrolled may arrange an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor at Blanche Macdonald Centre. These
Please select from one of the payment plans:
Financial Aid Advisors can help you with your Student Loan applications and help you with each step of
1. $5,500 $5,500 | Paid on day of enrollment the application process. These individuals are incredibly patient and kind.
2. $5,900 $2,950 | Paid on day of enrollment
$2,950 | Paid on first day of class Housing
It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing. Our Housing Advisors can
3. $6,300 $900 | Paid on day of enrollment
provide resources to support you in your search for accommodation. We welcome you to refer to our
$3,100 | Paid on first day of class
Housing Guide on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/student-resources/housing
$2,300 | Paid 90 days (3 months) after the first day of class
Requests for a tuition payment plan change can only be approved if they are submitted within 30 days Registration
from the day of enrollment and greater than 30 days from the first day of class. Tuition payment plan
Please call us to set up your personal appointment with an Admissions Director to review your career
changes can be made by contacting an Admissions Director. In the interest of fairness to all students,
objectives, discuss industry career opportunities, and to tour our campuses. Class size is very limited.
this policy is strictly adhered to. There are additional costs for books and supplies.
We are receiving applications 7 to 9 months in advance of desired course starting dates. Early
registration is required to guarantee a seat in a class. Application forms can be found on our website:
blanchemacdonald.com/apply
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Program tuition for international students 2023 and onwards Professional nail kit for the Nail Studio Diploma Program
Tuition schedules and kit costs are in effect as of March 1, 2023 and apply to international students The Professional Nail Studio Kit is a separate and additional charge from the program tuition. The kit
who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Blanche Macdonald Centre students must be paid for in full on or before the first day of class in order for the student to receive it for the
are eligible for a tuition scholarship and should speak with an Admissions Director for details. first day of class. Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to change the kit’s cost, contents, and
the suppliers of its contents as necessary.
Nail Studio Diploma Program | Part-time | 300 hours $2,100 + GST/PST = $2,352 | Payment is due on the first day of class
Once you have been accepted into the Nail Studio Diploma Program, a non-refundable registration fee
and an initial tuition payment are required in order to secure your place in the program. All tuition and
Housing
kit costs are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). For all payment options, a postdated cheque or pre-
authorized credit card must be provided on the first day of class. It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing. Our Housing Advisors can
provide resources to support you in your search for accommodation. We welcome you to refer to our
Housing Guide on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/student-resources/housing
Following your program acceptance, the following fee payments totalling $1,250 (exclusive of tuition)
are required on the day of enrollment:
Registration
1. A registration fee of $1,000 (non-refundable)
Please call us to set up your personal appointment with an Admissions Director to review your career
2. An administrative fee of $250
objectives, discuss industry career opportunities, and to tour our campuses. Class size is very limited.
We are receiving applications 7 to 9 months in advance of desired course starting dates. Early
Please select from one of the payment plans: registration is required to guarantee a seat in a class. Application forms can be found on our website:
1. $8,300 $8,300 | Paid on day of enrollment blanchemacdonald.com/apply
2. $8,800 $4,400 | Paid on day of enrollment
$4,400 | Paid on first day of class
3. $9,500 $4,000 | Paid on day of enrollment Note: Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to change course curriculum, content, program
$5,500 | Paid on first day of class outlines, schedules, supplies, kit contents and kits, instructors, tuition and facilities without notice.
Blanche Macdonald Centre is a wholly owned division of Pacifique Riche Enterprises Ltd.
Any requests for a tuition payment plan change can only be approved if they are submitted within 30 days
from the day of enrollment and greater than 30 days from the first day of class. Tuition payment plan changes
can be made by contacting an Admissions Director. In the interest of fairness to all students, this policy is
strictly adhered to. There are additional costs for books and supplies.
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