About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 2 Year Diploma
  • Campus: Welland
  • Code: 0398 P0398
  • Delivery Length: 12 Months (3 Consecutive Terms)
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Overview

Do you enjoy working with people? Are looking for an exciting and unique learning experience in a growing field that will allow you to express your artistic flair?

As a Hairstyling – Barber graduate, you will have the foundational learning needed to allow you to become a licensed Hairstylist in Canada, and have the highly sought after and unique skills associated with barbering.

This program has a 12 month accelerated delivery which awards a 2 year Ontario College Diploma in Hairstyling.

Highlights
  • Gain fundamental knowledge of hair design through hands-on learning in current hairstyling labs.

  • Work closely with industry employers to learn innovative technical skills and styling trends.

  • Learn from experienced faculty who are passionate about the industry and encourage individual creativity.

  • Graduates are eligible to register with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as an apprentice in order to complete on-the-job, in-salon training.

  • Completion of the apprenticeship term qualifies graduates to write the Provincial Certificate of Qualification Exam (C of Q) for their Hairstylist Provincial Licence.

NC Teaching Hair Salon

The NC Teaching Hair Salon is an educational salon serviced by students of the Niagara College Hairstyling, Barbering and Hairstylist Apprenticeship programs in the Pavilion building at the Welland Campus. Learn more about the NC Teaching Hair Salon.

Career Opportunities
  • Barber
  • Hairstylist
  • Business owner
  • Product sales representative
  • Barbershop or salon manager
  • Barbershop or salon receptionist

Please note that some courses in this program may be scheduled on evenings and weekends.

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Courses

Term one (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
COMM1125 Essentials of Workplace Communication 3
HSTL1103 Hairstyling and Design I 4
HSTL1106 Scalp and Hair Treatment 2
HSTL1101 Basic Short Haircuts 4
HSTL1114 Hair Colouring I 5
HSTL1115 Chemical Processing I 5
HSTL1118 Ethics and Professional Practice 4
HSTL1117 Hairstyling and Cutting I 9
Term two (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
COMM1308 Understanding Society: Communication Model 3
HSTL1109 Hair Salon Clinic I 12
HSTL1207 Hairstyling and Cutting II 6
HSTL1214 Hair Colouring II 5
HSTL1208 Retailing, Professionalism and Customer Service 3
HSTL1203 Hairstyling and Design II 4
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term three (2025 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
BARB1309 Barbering Clinic 12
BARB1311 Facial Grooming 5
BARB1312 Haircutting and Clipper Techniques 5
BARB1202 Advanced Hairstyles for Barbers 3
BARB1301 Advanced Short Haircuts 5
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective(s) 2 courses required

Program Outcomes Term: 1244
  1. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to complete all work in adherence to professional ethics, government regulations, workplace standards and policies, and according to manufacturer's specifications as applicable.

  2. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to facilitate the provision of healthy and safe working environments and perform sanitization procedures in accordance with related health regulations and legislation.

  3. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to apply entrepreneurial skills to the operation and administration of a hair stylist business.

  4. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to adapt to various and changing technologies, applications and procedures in the hair styling industry, and develop and present a plan outlining future professional development.

  5. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to develop and use client service strategies that meet and adapt to individual client needs and expectations.

  6. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to select and administer preparatory procedures and/or treatments to the hair and scalp using individually selected products to meet the expectations of the client.

  7. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to identify, select and use a variety of tools to cut hair according to the needs and expectations of the client.

  8. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to select and use standard and specialized techniques to effectively style wet and dry hair.

  9. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to perform a permanent wave using current and relevant methods according to hair type and style.

  10. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to chemically relax hair by selecting and applying relevant knowledge of, and skills with chemical products and techniques in order to meet the needs and expectation of the client.

  11. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to colour, lighten, tone, highlight and lowlight hair and/or remove pigment to the level of colour desired.

  12. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to compare and contrast fibre types, application procedures, specialized tools, and maintenance procedures when working with hair additions.

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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
  • English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Selection and Ranking

Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Computer/Technology Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.

Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program. (learn more)

Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.

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Availability

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International Applicants

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Tuition

The below is a tuition fees estimate ( what's this?) for the indicated start term. Tuition fees are set in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities fee guidelines.

Year: 2023-2024
Start Term: Fall

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Year 1
Level one $4,507.93
Fee Breakdown for Level one
Fee Type Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,809.98
Ancillary Fees
$1,104.95
Material Fees
$1,593.00
Level one Total
$4,507.93
Level two $2,772.93
Fee Breakdown for Level two
Fee Type Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,809.98
Ancillary Fees
$756.95
Material Fees
$206.00
Level two Total
$2,772.93
Level three $3,512.93
Fee Breakdown for Level three
Fee Type Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,809.98
Ancillary Fees
$716.95
Material Fees
$986.00
Level three Total
$3,512.93
Year 1 Total: $10,793.79
Estimated Program Total: $10,793.79
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