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Hairstylist

CREDENTIAL: Certificate
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Get full theoretical knowledge and practical training in hair design including cutting, colouring, styling, and overall salon management while serving real clients at VCC’s state-of-the-art salon and spa.

Tuition: 7836*
Credential: Certificate
Hours: Full-time
Delivery: Class-based
Program Flyer: Download
Campus: Downtown Downtown
5K
Job openings predicted
(2018-2028)
5K
Job openings predicted
(2018-2028)
 

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Perform all duties of a hairstylist in accordance with industry health and safety standards related to hygiene, sanitation and disinfection practices.
  • Use and maintain tools and equipment according to industry standards.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and communication skills with clients and co-workers.
  • Identify the structure and functions of the skin and the hair and recognize possible disease and disorders.
  • Perform shampooing, conditioning and scalp massaging services using the correct manipulations and professional haircare products.
  • Demonstrate elevated and non-elevated haircuts using a variety of tools and techniques.
  • Perform wet and dry hair styling using a variety of styling techniques, products and tools.
  • Apply the fundamentals of preparing and applying professional colour and lightening products using specific applications and techniques.
  • Demonstrate permanent wave procedures using a variety of tools and techniques.
  • Describe the types and purposes of hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces.
  • Apply fundamental business management knowledge and skills needed to operate a hair salon.

What to expect

The Hairstylist Certificate program is designed to meet the training needs of the Industry and the required training objectives established by SkilledTradesBC. The Hairstylist program provides a wide range of student learning opportunities in the classroom, salon and workplace settings. Students will gain hands-on practical experience working with clients in the VCC Salon and Spa. Industry work experience provides students with additional opportunities to apply their knowledge and technical skills in a workplace setting. Classroom instruction is designed for students to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills which will be applied for success in the VCC Salon and Spa.

Active student learning and participation is emphasized throughout the program to promote the development of knowledge, technical skills and professional behaviour required for success in the industry. Lectures, demonstrations, group work, peer assessment, reflective journaling, and project based learning strategies are used throughout the program to promote student leaning.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

Grade 10 English or equivalent.

Applicants who do not meet the program admission requirements may be admitted based on an interview with the Department leader or representative.

General

  • This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
  • Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
  • Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
 

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Sincere interest in administering personal services;
  • Interpersonal and communication skills required for providing customer service;
  • Good hand-eye coordination;
  • Manual dexterity and creative ability;
  • Normal colour vision;
  • Good depth perception and ability to perceive line and form;
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time;
  • Ability to plan and work independently;
  • Self-motivated and a sense of responsibility;
  • Basic writing and numerical skills;
  • Interest in art, fashion, creativity or design

Candidates considering this program are likely to be most successful as graduates if they are in good health and are aware that health concerns such as asthma, respiratory problems, skin conditions and eczema may be present in this career. 

Courses *

Program general hours

This program runs from from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm either Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday. Once you have been registered you can view your schedule at myVCC.

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition Deposit

0 (0 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee descriptionFee AmountNotes
Application fee36
Tuition Tuition 7836
Student union192
College initiative117
Materials0 not including textbooks
Campus resource314
Laundry0
Tools (deposit)0
Coverall (deposit)0
Uniform (deposit)0
Medical and Dental 275
Temporary Medical Insurance 0
U-PASS 442
Graduation45
Program-specific extra fees450
Total
Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. For information and prices, visit the VCC Bookstore.

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Jan, Mar 2025
(Winter term)
February 01, 2024
May 2024
(Spring/Summer term)
June 01, 2023
Sep, Oct 2024
(Fall term)
October 01, 2023
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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

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