ISSNMT History
ISSNMT has successfully trained graduates for 39 years. The International School of Skin, Nailcare & Therapy has a history of being a leader in the industry for training qualifies Estheticians and Nail Technicians. The school offered the first Nail Care class in February 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia and was the first state-approved School for Nail Care training in Georgia. In June 1987, the School achieved national accreditation by what is now known as The Council on Occupational Education (COE). In June 1988, the Skincare/Esthetician program was added. The School became the first in the United States to be nationally accredited for Skin & Nail Care training exclusively. In 2008, the school added the Massage Therapy program to compliment the other programs and respond to growing job market in the beauty and wellness industry.
The school’s enrollment is a mix of international students as well as students from other parts of the United States and is a culturally diverse population. Over the years, the school has provided graduates for the beauty and wellness industry to employers in Georgia as well as other States and Countries. The school’s graduates span approximately 25 states and approximately 10 countries, plus a variety of travel and resort locations.
The school is recognized internationally for its quality training, knowledge and credentialed faculty. The credentials of each educator can be found in the School Catalog. Some of the ISSNMT instructors are C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Diplomats or ITEC certified. The CIDESCO diploma is recognized as the most advanced certification in the field of Esthetics and Beauty Therapy in the world. Those who have achieved this standard are indeed valuable as they can not only analyze the skin but the body as well. The skin reflects the state of the body as well as lifestyle and diet. A CIDESCO diplomat can diagnose skin problems based on training in Anatomy and Physiology. Another important element of the Training is in the chemicals and product content, and how best to treat a skin condition.
At the heart of the school’s history has been the consistent and effective training for marketable skills in the beauty and wellness industry to an ever changing student population and employer needs.
Accreditations and Approvals
The International School of Skin, Nailcare, and Massage Therapy is accredited by the Commissions of the Council on Occupational Education, Atlanta, GA. This represents a national accreditation recognize by the U.S. Department of Education. The address of the Council is:
