About the course

By combining hands-on training and theory, the two-year Hairstyling Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for a career as a licensed professional hairstylist in a fast-paced and exciting industry.As a student, you learn techniques such as: cutting, styling

　　permanent waving, chemically relaxing, colouring, lightening, hair additions

　　You also gain skills in salon operations using industry-standard software. By working in the Salon, Spa and Boutique, you have the chance to put your skills into practice on real clients.

　　Demonstrate your knowledge by developing individualized styling options, prescribing products and practicing safe and hygienic practices. Upon completion of the program, you are granted 1,500 hours towards the 3,500 total hours required to complete your apprenticeship. After completion of these requirements, you write an exam to earn your license so you can work as a certified hairstylist.

　　Careers

　　Graduates may gain employment as hair stylists, colour technicians, or salon managers in salons and day or resort spas. They may also be employed as sales representatives for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of hairstyling products or may pursue self-employment opportunities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2024	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2025	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2025	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2026	Ottawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Algonquin College

College Eligibility

　　Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission, OR

　　Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate, OR General Educational Development (GED) certificate, OR

　　Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.

　　Program Eligibility

　　English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

　　International applicants must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above along with proof of either: (IELTS / TOEFL) IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20.

　　Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.

　　Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants are selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Algonquin College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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