Institute of Skin Science

Institute of Skin Science was founded in 1995 and presents itself as the first esthetics school in New Hampshire. The school describes itself as the state's leading school of esthetics and says it has consistently ranked highest in state examinations; these are the school's own claims.

The core offering is a 600-hour esthetics program for beginners. It covers skincare fundamentals, more advanced techniques, business management, and client communication, and it is designed with the New Hampshire State Board Exam in mind. Students can also earn certifications in makeup and eyelash extensions during the program. The school does not run an evening program. It may accept transfer hours from cosmetology, nail technology, or massage therapy licenses at its discretion, if those hours were certified by the state and earned at a certified school. The school does not take part in federal loan programs but offers a payment plan. Students must pass the state board exam and receive an official license before applying for reciprocity in another state.

Graduate-level courses are open to licensed estheticians, cosmetologists, and nurses. Offerings include lash lifting and brow lamination, a one-day dermaplaning certification, a two-day classic eyelash extension certification, a two-day volume eyelash extension course for lash artists who already have lash extension skills, and airbrush makeup training. The airbrush course requires completion of Make-Up Designory's 84-hour Beauty Essential Course first. Students receive a certificate of completion, and course kits include enough materials to finish certification plus extra supplies for practice.

The student clinic provides treatments performed by students under supervision as part of their training. Services are grouped into beauty enhancing treatments, body treatments, and facial treatments. The school describes clinic pricing as friendly, and no specific prices are published. Appointments must be booked in advance by phone, as walk-ins are not accepted. Cancellations or reschedules need at least 24 hours' notice, and late arrivals may receive a shortened appointment so other clients stay on schedule. Clients may not bring guests, pets, or children. A deposit holds the booking, and clients sign a contract acknowledging the policies when they book.

The site cites US Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from 2022, reporting a mean annual wage of $40,750 for entry-level estheticians in New Hampshire and $62,677 for lash artists. These figures are the school's citation, not its own data.

Curriculum is built around preparing students for state board certification.