NACCAS Accredited · Cincinnati, Ohio
A different kind of beauty school.
A private esthetician and nail school founded and operated by experienced beauty industry service providers and med spa owners. Small class sizes, individualized instruction, and hands-on learning — at an affordable tuition.
- NACCAS Accredited
- BBB A+ Accredited
- Founded 2018
- 30+ Years Combined Experience
Three ways in
Find the path that brought you here.
Future Students
Esthetics & Nail Programs
Our manicuring program, esthetics program, advanced manicuring, advanced esthetics and Esthetics + Manicuring Combo — state licensing tracks taught in small groups, with payment plans on every program.
200–800 hours · from $2,200
Spa Clients
Student Spa Services
Facials, hydrofacials, manicures and pedicures, full-body waxing, lash lifts and brow lamination — performed by supervised students.
Facials from $29 · Nails from $18
Licensed Professionals
Certification
CEUs, certifications and customized training for beauty professionals, plus permanent makeup and fine line tattoo training offered by our sister company, Dermalocity, a separate business from the school.
Certification from $450
About the Institute
Cincinnati Institute of Esthetics and Nails is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS).
Cincinnati Institute of Esthetics and Nails is a private institution specializing in education within the individual specialty branches of cosmetology, with a focus on Esthetics and Manicuring.
Founded and operated by experienced beauty industry service providers and med spa owners, our institution was created with a firsthand understanding of what students need both in the classroom and as they prepare to enter the professional beauty industry.
We provide a boutique educational experience centered around small class sizes, individualized instruction, hands-on learning, and an educational environment where each student can receive the attention and support they need throughout their program.
- NACCAS Accredited
- BBB A+ Accredited
- Founded 2018
- 30+ Years Combined Experience
Gallery
Inside the school and student spa.
Reviews
Read what our students and clients are saying.
“Everytime I come here, all of the ladies do a phenomenal job. They have great customer service, detail oriented, clean, sanitary and go above and beyond for my services. Thank you!!”
Kari F. · Aug 2026Verified client review
Enrollment
Start your application
Open enrollment with new start dates every third Monday of the month. Complete the application, pay the application fee, and allow up to 72 hours for review.
- NACCAS Accredited
- BBB A+ Accredited
- Founded 2018
- 30+ Years Combined Experience