A Nail Career....

Thank you for inquiring about Color My Nails School of Nail Technology. With many different options for your education the process of finding the right school can be confusing and frustrating. We believe CMN School can offer you the best training available in Utah. We invite you to find out if a career as a Nail Technician is in your future and if CMN School is the place for you. We know that CMN School will answer all your questions concerning a career in nail technology.

OWNER

Monica Bruin
Color My Nails School of Nail Technology was founded in 1984 by Monica Bruin. Monica has been in the nail industry for over 20 years opening four salons including a tanning salon. Monica serves as the Chair person for the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing board for the state of Utah and was one who helped in the legislature towards licensing nail technicians in the cosmetology industry. She currently owns, Color My Nails salon which has been in business for 20 years with 30 nail technicians and is currently one of the largest nail salons in Utah. Monica started teaching nail classes in her salon and continued teaching until the state approved licensing for nail technicians in 2001. In May of 2002 Monica opened Color My Nails School of Nail Technology, first "Nails Only" licensed Nail school in the State Of Utah.
Director/Instructor

Megan Harrison
Megan became affiliated with Color My Nails School in April 2003 as a student. Although Megan had done nails before she enjoyed her learning experience at CMN School. After graduating from school, Megan became the Administrative Assistant at the school and started her career as a nail technician at Color My Nails salon in June of 2003. Since then, Megan has gone on to receive her Educators License and is currently working at the school as the morning Theory/Practical Instructor as well as Director of the school. Megan is happy to be working in the industry not only as a nail technician but as an educator as well, helping to form a strong relationship between student and educator. She feels it is important to educate and help students understand all the fun, and exciting opportunities that await them in the nail technology world.
Instructor

Dixie Davis

Dixie is our substitute educator. She began her nail career at Color My Nails salon in March of 1996 right after finishing nail classes, which at the time where taught by Monica at the salon. She’s currently running her nail business from her home as well as teaching the Electric File theory class once a month at the school. Dixie received her Educators license and joined the “CMN team” in May of 2002. Dixie enjoys her time at the school. She loves teaching and helping to build and grow the industry, filling it with fantastic nail technicians.
Instructor Assistant

Valerie Taylor
Dependable, Dedicated and go, go, go is how we describe Val at CMN School. Valerie graduated from CMN School in July of 2004 and joined our team in August 2004 as the morning session, practical floor assistant. Val loves doing nails at her home salon, but she truly loves her time at the school and thoroughly enjoys helping students with hands on, one-on-one education. Valerie is currently working on getting her Instructor's License.
Instructor

Brecc Bruin

Brecc has been a licensed nail technician for 3 years and has worked for Color My Nails School for 2 years. Brecc started as an evening receptionist and is currently assisting on the practical floor during the evening session. Brecc is on the ball and thorough with her tasks and loves providing students with new, fun ways to develop their newly found talents.
Instructor Assistant

Katie Logan

Katie began her nail career as a student at CMN School in August of 2002. Katie loved her time as a student and looked forward to growing her nail business. Monica saw this great enthusiasm and asked Katie to help her at the school as an evening assistant. Katie is currently working at Color My Nails salon as well as at the school and is student teaching the Aroma-Therapy class to help towards receiving her Educators license. Katie loves her work at the school and really enjoys helping students find their place in the nail industry.
Receptionists

Stephanie
Stephanie found her place in the nail industry first as a receptionist at the Color My Nails salon. After working there for about a year, Stephanie found that she loved the theory of nails and wanted to be a part of the industry. Stephanie became a student of CMN School and is now the morning receptionist. Stephanie is dedicated to the nail technology field and is excited to grow with her experiences.

Mika
Mika is currently attending the Salt Lake Community College and is an evening receptionist, a licensed nail technician and loves working at the school.

Aubrey
Aubrey just joined the CMN team the month and is working as an evening receptionist. She loves her job and thinks Color My Nails School is the greatest place on earth!
CMN School is Accredited with Naccas:


The National Accrediting Commission
of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703-600-7800
Fax: 703-379-2200
Email: naccas@naccas.org

CMN School is licensed by:

The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6741
801-530-6619