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 lymphatic 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 as well as other top of the line products.

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

At our Manchester campus we offer the State of New Hampshire required 600 hour course in esthetics and also an advanced course. The student who completes this course and successfully passes the state board examination will be prepared to enter into the salon as an esthetician, makeup artist, salon owner, educator, dermatologist/cosmetic surgeon assistant. The Advanced Esthetics 900 hour course further educates the student in more advanced techniques such as microdermabrasion, lash extensions, advanced peels, advanced lymphatic drainage, ultrasound machines and light therapy devices.

600 Hour Esthetics Program:

Subject | Total Hours

Orientation 7
Personal Development 4
Professional Development 6
Business Basics 8
Skin Care Ecology 20
Anatomy 22
Electrical Equipment 18
Chemistry 9
Skin Physiology 14
Client Care 4
Facials 100
Hair Removal 24
Makeup/Bridal/Camouflage 25
Advanced Treatments/Derma File 10
Esthetics in the Medical Field 6
State Laws 5
Sanitation 50
Waxing 33
Body Treatments 15
Pedicures/Nail Disorders 18
Aromatherapy and Pressure Points 19
High Frequency Machines 25
Tweezing 15
Lash Tabbing 10
Back Facials 20
Extractions/Lancets and Extractor 20
Ear Candling 4
Masks 33
Men’s Skin Treatments 10
Mock State Board 20
Successful Career Planning 7
Discretionary Hours 19

Total: 600 Hours

Additional Topics covered in the 900 Hour Advanced Program

Subject/Total Hours:

Chemical Resurfacing Peels 55
Ultra Sonic Devices 72
Light Therapy Devices 27
Microdermabrasion 55
eye lash extentions 55
Lymphatic Drainage 34
Discretionary Hours 2

Total Hours: 300

*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:

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

Esthetics (600 Hours)

Tuition: $9118.00

Books/Kit: $620.00

Lab Fees: $295.00
Total: $10,033.00

Esthetics (900 Hours)

Tuition: $13560.00

Books/Kit $995.00

Lab Fees: $495.00

Total: $15,050.00

Registration fee $150.00 (non refundable)
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