Program Overview

Program Overview

The Hairstyling diploma program offers practical, theoretical, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for an exciting career in the Hairstyling industry. Our students gain knowledge and skills in all areas of hairstyling, including haircutting, styling, chemical services, hair additions as well as career preparation and business operations.

Program Details

• Code: K1143
• Start Date: January 2026, January 2027
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Campus: Kingston
• Program Length: 4 Semesters
• Delivery: Full-Time
• Open for international students

Program Highlights

• Our diploma program meets the 1,500 vocational training hours required by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.
• Our graduates are then eligible to complete an Apprenticeship (without completing any exemption testing), after which time graduates are eligible to write the Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) exam to become a licensed Hairstylist in Ontario.
• Our students gain experiential learning in our fully operational training salons: Transition Training Salon (Brockville) and Dynamic Designs (Kingston).
• Our students are trained with professional brand hair care, styling, and chemical products: Redken, Matrix, Pulp Riot, AG Hair, Goldwell; and in administrative operations using Milano Spa Software.
• Our students learn from and network with industry professionals through guest speaker opportunities and applied learning experiences throughout the program.
• Our students experience three community salon placement opportunities, where they continue to gain the foundational skills needed for success in the industry.

Program Outline

Semester 1

Courses

• HAIR 53: Entrepreneurial Skills 1: Communication and Ethics
• HAIR 101: Haircutting 1: Fundamentals
• HAIR 102: Salon Safety Standards
• HAIR 111: Hairstyling 1: Preparatory Procedures
• GENE: General Education Course

Semester 2

Courses

• HAIR 54: Entrepreneurial Skills 2: Career Planning and Marketing
• HAIR 100: Applied Salon Services 1
• HAIR 1000: Chemical Services 1: Introduction to Haircolouring Techniques
• HAIR 202: Haircutting 2: Barbering Fundamentals
• HAIR 200: Applied Salon Services 2
• HAIR 281: Applied Learning Experience 1
• GENE: General Education Course

Semester 3

Courses

• HAIR 2000: Chemical Services 2: Intermediate Haircolouring and Chemical Techniques
• HAIR 2006: Applied Salon Services 3
• HAIR 2007: Advanced Hair Design
• HAIR 2005: Entrepreneurial Skills 3: Business Operations
• HAIR 382: Applied Learning Experiences 2
• HAIR 2004: Hairstyling 2: Formal Styling
• GENE: General Education Course

Semester 4

Courses

• HAIR 383: Applied Learning Experiences 3
• HAIR 2008: Licensing Exam Preparation
• HAIR 2001: Textured Hair Techniques and Hair Additions
• HAIR 2002: Haircutting 3: Advanced Haircutting Techniques
• HAIR 2003: Chemical Services 3: Advanced Haircolouring

Requirements

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including the following prerequisites:
  • Grade 12 English at the C, U or E level
  • Grade 11 Math
• For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements

Other Requirements

• Co-op Work Permit (For All International Students Only)

Placement

• Placement 1: January-April: 8 hours/week
• Placement 2: April-June: 8 hours/week
• Placement 3: July/August: 35 hours/week
• The student leads salon site research, interview and confirmation process; faculty approval
• Pre-prerequisites; HAIR 100, HAIR 101, HAIR 102, HAIR 111, HAIR 121
• Student Placement Facilitator (SPF) Support
• Confirmation of placement
• Complete SLC placement requirements
• 6 training modules
• Student Declaration/Oath of Confidentiality
• Student Placement Facilitator will notify the student of Agency-specific requirements e.g.:
  • Immunizations (hospital/LTC)
  • CPIC - VULNERABLE SECTOR if required by the site

Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition: $2,721.36 CAD
• Program Fees: $1,440.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $1,617.67 CAD
• Total: $5,779.03 CAD

International Students

• Tuition: $16,920.00 CAD
• Program Fees: $1,440.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $2,385.78 CAD
• Total: $20,745.78 CAD

Career Opportunities

• Hair Stylist or Barber
  • Design, Colour, or Texture Specialist
  • Salon Owner, Manager, or Trainer
  • Self-Employed/ Contract Stylist/ Freelance Artist
  • Sales Consultant
  • Manufacturer Educator/Representative/Platform Artist
  • Editorial, Theatrical or Film Stylist
  • Industry Instructor/Facilitator

Related Programs

• Hairstyling - Apprenticeship
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  • Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate (2 Years)
• Esthetician
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  • Credential: Ontario College Diploma (4 Semesters)