Special Notes on Extra Expenses

Here are notes about extra expenses and how we came up with the prices on some items:

• Please create a realistic budget before applying to ensure you can afford it: include accommodation, transportation. 
• The costs and items we list are as accurate as possible and were accurate as of 7 August 2026. We bear no responsibility or liability for changes in prices or requirements. 
• Students section on our Web site: You can find more information on some items and accommodation in the Students section on our Web site. 
• Where to purchase / suppliers: Some extra expenses you purchase through us (Aesthetics House Limited trading as The National School of Aesthetics also known as NaSA). You also purchase some extra expenses through Aesthetics Importing (see below). Where the ““Where to purchase” states ““External supplier””Where to buy” section states “Prices vary from store to store”, this means you may be able to source them from multiple stores. It is up to you to make sure you get the right extra expenses for the best price available, so it may pay to shop around. 
• Aesthetics Importing is a separate company from The National School of Aesthetics. You pay for and collect books, et cetera, from Aesthetics Importing on or after the first day of the programme from our campus except your uniform top. 
• Before you start the programme, you will receive invoices from Aesthetics House Limited trading as The National School of Aesthetics: one for programme fees, another for extra expenses. You will also receive invoices from Aesthetics Importing: one for extra expenses, another for your uniform. You will also receive a statement with any payments received. 
• Computer and accessories: Students need a computer (desktop or laptop) to complete case studies and other written (typed) assessments. This computer must be able to handle macros in the desktop app version of Microsoft Word. They require a printer as well (or get printing done at someplace like Warehouse Stationary) to turn their case studies or other assessments in by hand, where and when required. 
• Consumables: Consumables were sourced from Woolworths on 7 August 2026:
  • Cotton pads: Help @ Hand Cotton Pads Make Up 80 pack at $2.50
  • Cotton buds: Swisspers Cotton Buds Cosmetic Tips 100 pack at $5.49
  • Box of tissues: Essentials Tissues Facial 150 pack at $1.20
• Eyeshadow palette was priced at $32.99 (Chi Chi 9 Shade Palette – Soft Nudes) from Farmers on 7 August 2026. 
• Box of gloves were priced at $12.35 for Ace Disposable Gloves Vinyl (50 count) from Woolworths on 7 August 2026. 
• ID badge and Public Trust Account Fee: You will need to pay for a new ID badge and a new Public Trust Account Fee for each programme. Even if you are enrolled in both the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy and the New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy, you will need to pay for one ID badge and one Public Trust Account Fee for the certificate programme and another ID badge and another Public Trust Account Fee for the diploma programme. 
• International examinations are based on 2026 prices. These can increase from 2% to 5% from the year before and are also dependent on a stable exchange rate. 
• Linen kit (excluding headband) was priced from Briscoes on 7 August 2026 between:
  • New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology: $70 (1 set) and $140 (2 sets)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy: $190 (1 set) and $380 (2 sets)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy: $160 (1 set) and $320 (2 sets)
  • And was comprised of:
    • Bath towels: Galaxy Value Bath Towel
    • Hand towels: Cuddletown Essence Hand Towel
    • Spa towel: Galaxy Big N Soft Spa Towel
    • Single unfitted bedsheet: Tudo Home 225TC Polycotton Flat Sheet
  • The higher price on linen kits reflects twice as many towels and sheets for students who have issues drying their linen kit overnight and therefore will need a second set of sheets to be prepared for class. 
• A basic makeup brush set can vary in price. Some students already have their own kits, which are fine for classroom use as long as they meet requirements. The makeup brush set and powder puffs were sourced from Farmers on 7 August 2026:
  • Makeup brush set: Revlon Cosmetic Brush Set was priced at $60.00
  • Powder puff pack: xoBeauty Ultrasoft Powder Puff 4 pack were priced at $15.99
• Mascara and mascara wands were priced and sourced from:
  • Mascara: Maybelline Lash Sensational Washable Mascara Blackest Black was $32.99 at Farmers
  • Mascara wands: Makeupplus Disposable Mascara Wands were $12.00 at Minifies 
• Medical kit: We are not allowed to administer medication (Panadol, Ibuprofen, et cetera), so you will need to bring your own. 
• Nail files were priced around $1 for one 200-240 grit nail file from Aesthetics Importing on 7 August 2026. 
• Nail polish was priced $19.99 (Essie Really Red) from Farmers on 7 August 2026. 
• Nail technology kits: These were reorganised into 3 distinct kit types for 2026: basic, gel, and acrylic. Prices based on supplier information on 7 August 2026. 
• Regulation uniform top: Based on Aesthetics Importing 2026 prices as quoted on 7 August 2026. Buy via NaSA. 
• Successful application fee: Every successful applicant must pay the successful application fee upon each enrolment. This cannot come from a student loan. 
• Textbooks: You will need to purchase your required textbooks directly from us to ensure they are the correct version and printed in the same batch. This also allows you to highlight and write notes in the books yourselves and keep them for later reference. 
• Three-way buffer was priced around $4 for a 400/600 buffer from Aesthetics Importing on 7 August 2026. 
• Tweezers were priced at $53.00 for Tweezerman brand Slant Tweezer from Adore Beauty on 7 August 2026. 
• Workplace First Aid Certificate: Based on St John’s price for the First Aid Level 1 course on 7 August 2026. Prices may vary from education provider to education provider.
• You may need to refresh, restock or replace some extra expenses over time. We cannot give you an estimate on costs as this can vary from student to student and how well they maintain their equipment or go through their stock. 
• External prices were priced, in some instances, from a low- to moderate-cost source. These are estimates only, and we bear no responsibility for fluctuations in these prices. 
• These items do not include some products or equipment for home use or study.