Beauty Schools in New Hampshire
Cosmetology licenses in New Hampshire require 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship. 7 accredited beauty schools in 7 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | New Hampshire cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in New Hampshire
7 schools in 7 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Bedford | 1 |
| Hooksett | 1 |
| Keene | 1 |
| Laconia | 1 |
| Portsmouth | 1 |
| Somersworth | 1 |
| West Lebanon | 1 |
School Directory - New Hampshire
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Hooksett | Hooksett | (603) 792-1400 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Laconia | Laconia | (603) 524-8777 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Somersworth | Somersworth | (603) 692-1515 | Cosmetology |
| Keene Beauty Academy | Keene | (603) 357-3736 | Cosmetology |
| Michael's School of Hair Design & Esthetics | Bedford | (603) 668-4300 | Cosmetology, Esthetics |
| New England School of Hair Design | West Lebanon | (603) 298-5199 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth | Portsmouth | (603) 436-7775 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Bedford (1 school)
(603) 668-4300
Hooksett (1 school)
(603) 792-1400
Keene (1 school)
(603) 357-3736
Laconia (1 school)
(603) 524-8777
Portsmouth (1 school)
(603) 436-7775
Somersworth (1 school)
(603) 692-1515
West Lebanon (1 school)
(603) 298-5199
New Hampshire Beauty School FAQ
We have 7 accredited beauty schools on file across 7 cities in New Hampshire, sourced from US Department of Education (NCES IPEDS) data. Use the directory tables on this page to browse by city or open individual school profiles.
Most schools on file in New Hampshire list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. New Hampshire cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the New Hampshire cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many New Hampshire students complete our online theory course first to build a foundation in sanitation, skin science, and client care before enrolling in an accredited in-person program. Our course does not replace the 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of hands-on training New Hampshire requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for New Hampshire to plan your path.