Banana Nail School

Banana Nail School is a nail technology school on North Avondale Avenue in Old Irving Park, founded by Banana Nails owner Anastasiia Rozdobutko. The school sits next to her Old Irving Park salon and connects to her nail supply shop. Students train for the Illinois nail technician exam and also learn current salon techniques from educators who still work with clients. The school opened in early 2026, according to Block Club Chicago.

What to know

• The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation lists the school as Nailionaire LLC Banana Nail School, nail technician school license 171.000178.
• Illinois requires 350 clock hours of nail technology instruction and a passing score on the state exam for a nail technician license.
• Most students complete the program in three to four months, according to Rozdobutko.
• Tours and enrollment applications are handled through a form on the school’s web page.
• The school is looking for nail models so students can practice their techniques on real hands.