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Beauty School Courses

Empire Beauty Schools helps students become professionals within the beauty industry at our 3 NH campuses located in Hooksett, Laconia, and Somersworth. We enable students to tailor their education to their wants and needs so that they can conveniently receive skills, craft, and confidence for a fantastic career. Please peruse our program schedules for cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, makeup, and lash extensions. We will gladly guide you through our options and help you choose the perfect schedule for your learning and happiness.

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Our Programs

Since 1964, we’ve fostered generations of budding talent and successful careers, and we look forward to cultivating yours! We help students with passions for makeup, hair, and aesthetic beauty become masters of their chosen craft. Choose one area of expertise or grow many and diversify your skills. Our programs include the following:

Accredited Programs

  • Cosmetology
  • Esthetics
  • Esthetics Premium with Makeup
  • 900-Hour Esthetics with Makeup & Lashes
  • Barbering

Certification Courses

  • Makeup (150 hours)
  • Lash Extensions (150 hours)

Class Schedules

We understand that each of our students lives different lives. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options to fit their availability. Whether you can or want to study full-time, partially, or during the evening, we have a schedule that will work seamlessly with the rest of your life. Our schedule options include the following:

  • Full-Time: 34 ½ hours per week, 5 days a week
  • Evening Courses: 16 hours per week, 4 days per week

*Not all schedule options are available at every campus or for all programs or certification courses.

Hooksett
December 14th, 2026
February 27th, 2027 (Nights)
March 1st, 2027
May 10th, 2027
July 26th, 2027
October 4th, 2027
December 13th, 2027

Laconia
December 14th, 2026
March 1st, 2027
May 10th, 2027
July 26th, 2027
October 4th, 2027
December 13th, 2027

Somersworth
December 14th, 2026
March 1st, 2027
May 10th, 2027
July 26th, 2027
October 4th, 2027
December 13th, 2027

Hooksett
April 13th, 2027
November 8th, 2027
March 1st, 2027 Barber Transfer for Licensed Cosmetologists
August 16th, 2027 Barber Transfer for Licensed Cosmetologists

 

Somersworth
February 23rd, 2027
September 21st, 2027

Hooksett
December 7th, 2026 (Nights)
November 16th, 2026 (Day)
February 8th, 2027 (Day)

Laconia
November 17th, 2026 (Day)
April 13th, 2027 (Day)

Somersworth
November 23rd, 2026 (Day)
February 8th, 2027 (Day)

Hooksett
Please call 603-792-1400 ext 3 for start dates.

Laconia
Please call 603-524-8777 ext 3 for start dates.

Somersworth
Please call 603-692-1515 ext 3 for start dates.

Hooksett
Please call 603-792-1400 ext 3 for start dates.

Laconia
Please call 603-524-8777 ext 3 for start dates.

Somersworth
Please call 603-692-1515 ext 3 for start dates.

Are You Ready to Start Your Journey?

We welcome students from all backgrounds to our school every year, united in their passion and commitment to providing the beauty clients deserve. Our students’ comfort is a top priority for us. If you are interested in enrolling with Empire Beauty Schools, please learn more about the process and contact us regarding your preferred schedule. Our team will be happy to discuss your availability and tailor a schedule that suits you.

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