Learn the craft.
Get licensed in Virginia.
The school side of a salon that's been at it since 1988. Hands-on training toward the hours you need for your Virginia nail-technician license — taught in small groups, at a working salon, by someone who's done this for decades.
Taught by Gene Nguyen — a nail educator, not a side gig.
Gene (Binh) Nguyen owns Nails For You and has spent decades at the table — and just as long teaching others to do it well. He's known in the area as a nail-industry educator, and the Academy is where he passes the craft on directly.
You won't learn from a video here. You'll learn beside someone who has finished tens of thousands of sets and still cares how each one turns out.
Four steps, at your pace.
Enrollment is small-group and by email for now — first come, first served for each session.
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Reach out by email
Tell us a little about yourself and your goals. We'll send back details on the next session, current openings, and required hours.
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Train hands-on, in small groups
Bench time on real technique — prep, application, shaping, gel, acrylic, SNS, and sanitation — in a group small enough for one-on-one attention.
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Log your Virginia hours
The program is built around the hands-on hours you need on the path to your Virginia nail-technician license.
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Head toward your license
Finish ready for the next step — with real skills, real reps, and a mentor you can keep asking.
The real skills, on real hands.
A working curriculum drawn from what a Falls Church salon actually does every day — not just what's on the exam.
- Nail anatomy, prep, and sanitation
- Manicure & pedicure technique
- Gel application and finishing
- Acrylic full sets and refills
- SNS / dip system
- Pink & White and ombré
- Shaping — almond, coffin, and more
- Working cleanly and safely with clients
Exact hours, schedule, and tuition vary by session — email us for the current details.
Ready to start? Send us a note.
Email Gene Nguyenand the team about the next Academy session — include a little about your goals and we'll take it from there.
nailsforyou.va@gmail.com