Course Offerings

Esthetic Programs

This course of study is intended to qualify students for the New Hampshire Esthetic Licensing Exam and prepare them for a career in skin care. A diploma is presented to each student upon successful completion of the 900 or 600 hour program.

The State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics now requires you to have hands on training and a certificate, for the following procedures and equipment.

• Cosmetic chemical substances for exfoliation
• Manual or mechanical lyphatic drainage massage as it relates to skin beautification
• Microdermabrasion or mechanical equipment for cosmetic exfoliation
• Light therapy devices
• Ultrasonic devices
• Microcurrent devices
• FDA registered Class I and II devices

We are proud to have our students learn with the DERMALOGICA SKIN CARE and JANE IREDALE MINERAL MAKEUP.

Please call for the class schedule and start dates.

CURRICULUM

The Laird Institute of Spa Therapy offers several programs in Esthetics and Nail Technology.

Esthetic Programs Offered:
600 Hour Esthetics and 900 Hour Advanced Esthetics Program.

600 Hour Esthetics Program:

Subject | Total Hours

Orientation 7
Personal Development 4
Professional Development 6
Business Basics 8
Skin Care Ecology 8
Anatomy 16
Electrical Equipment 10
Chemistry 9
Skin Physiology 12
Client Care 6
Facials 112
Hair Removal 24
Makeup 25
Advance Treatments 10
Esthetics in the Medical Field 9
State Laws 6
Sanitation 50
Waxing 33
Body Treatments 15
Pedicures 18
Aromatherapy 4
Aromatherapy Pressure Points 15
High Frequency Machines 25
Tweezing 25
Lash Tabbing 10
Back Facials 20
Extractions 20
Ear Candling 10
Masks 33
Men’s Skin Treatments 10
Mock State Board 10
Discretionary Hours 30

Total: 600 Hours

900 Hour Advanced Esthetics Program:

Subject | Total Hours

Orientation 7
Personal Development 4
Professional Development 6
Business Basics 8
Skin Care Ecology 8
Anatomy 16
Electrical Equipment 10
Chemistry 9
Skin Physiology 12
Client Care 6
Facials 112
Hair Removal 24
Makeup 25
Advanced Treatments 10
Esthetics in the Medical Field 9
State Laws 6
Sanitation 50
Waxing 33
Body Treatments 15
Pedicures 18
Aromatherapy 4
Aromatherapy Pressure Points 15
High Frequency Machines 25
Tweezing 25
Lash Tabbing 10
Back Facials 20
Extractions 20
Ear Candling 10
Masks 33
Men’s Skin Treatments 10
Mock State Board 10
Advanced Facial Treatments 64
Acne & Age Management 42
Advanced Mechanical & Electrical Devices 47
Medical Professional Interaction 42
Advanced Make Up Concepts 42
Chemistry and Functional Ingredients/
Evaluating Products 42
Successful Career Planning 7
Discretionary Hours 44

Total: 900 Hours

300 Hour Master Esthetics Program:
The Master Esthetics program consists of advanced basic theory, demonstration, and hands on clinic time.

Subject | Total Hours

Orientation 1
Advanced Facial Treatments 63
Acne & Age Management 42
Advanced Mechanical & Electrical
Devices 47
Medical Professional Interaction 42
Advanced Make Up Concepts 42
Chemistry and Functional Ingredients/
Evaluating Products 42
Successful Career Planning 7
Discretionary Hours 14


Total: 300 Hours

Spa Nail Program:

The Laird Institute of Spa Therapy offers a Spa Nail program consisting of 300 hours as required by the N.H. State Board.

A student who completes our course and successfully passes the state board examination will be prepared to enter the salon as a manicurist or spa nail technician.

A student who completes our spa nail program will also have training in electric file, and hot oil paraffin treatments and will also be prepared to enter the spa therapy industry.

300 Hour Spa Nail Program:

Subject | Total Hours

Orientation 5
Professional Image 10
Bacteriology 10
Sanitation 10
Safety in Salon 10
Chemistry 10
Anatomy 15
Nail Disorder 10
Skin disorder 10
Client Consultation 10
Manicure/Spa Manicure 30
Pedicure/Spa Pedicure 30
Tip Application 20
Nail Wraps 25
Acrylics 30
Gels 25
Electric file certification 6
Salon Business 10
Salon Selling 10
State Laws 5
Discretionary Hours 9


Total: 300 Hours

Topics Covered

• European Facial and Specialty Facials
• Day and Evening Make Up Application
• Bridal Make Up Application
• Eyebrow Shaping
• Full Body Hair Removal
• Facial Hair Removal
• Lash Tinting
• Skin Treatment Machines
• Pedicures
• Aroma Therapy
• Acne Treatments
• Anti-Aging Management
• Body Bronzing
• Sea Salt Body Scrub
• Spa Body Treatments
• Ear Candling
• Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Peels
• Professional Home Care Regimes
• Salon & Spa Management
• Disorders and Diseases of Skin
• Skin Analysis
• Client Consultation
• Basic Nutrition
• Career Planning
• State Board Preparation (600 hours)*†

Additional Topics covered in the 900 Hour Advanced Program

• Advanced Make Up Concepts: Permanent Cosmetics, Camouflage Make Up, Color Theory & Application Types
• Advanced Extractions
• Exfoliation / Superficial Peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Age Management Treatments
• Advanced Skin Typing: Analysis & Consultation
• Manual and Mechanical Lyphatic Drainage
• Acne Treatments: Hormonal Phases & Treatments, Topical and Oral
• Advanced Mechanical, Electrical, UltraSonic & Light Therapies
• Medical Professional Interaction: Pre and Post Care, Pigmentation Issues, Medical Treatments, Working in Medical or Medi-Spa Settings
• Successful Career Planning: Building and Developing a Life Fulfilling Career
• Chemistry & Functional Ingredients / Evaluating Products: Nutrition and Nutraceuticals & Beauty and the Lab, Cosmeceuticals

*When taking the 600 hour Esthetic Program the course will finish at the State Board Preparation.

†Because of the course material and schedule of the 900 hour Advanced Esthetics Program, students will finish at the State Board Preparation only after completing the full 900 hours.

Should it be necessary to cancel a scheduled class commencement date due to over enrollment, the student will be offered the following options:

1. A guaranteed reservation in the next scheduled class start
2. Cancellation of enrollment with a full refund in tuition

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