Who it’s for

You like working with people, and you have creative vision. You’re self-motivated but also a team player. You can spend hours on your feet, and your back, arms, and hands are strong. You’re outgoing and can build rapport easily with others.

What you’ll learn

You will learn all of the entry-level hairstyling skills outlined by Apprenticeship Manitoba and be well-prepared for a career in hairstyling. These include cutting, styling, colouring, chemical texture services, extensions, and facial grooming.

Program details

Program length:

1 year full time (12 months)

Credential:

Diploma

Work-integrated Learning:

N/A

Start Times:

  • Fall / Winter

Tuition:

$6,516*

Two students and instructor practicing cutting hair on a mannequin.

Your career

Hairstylists are in demand—not just in salons but for films, television, theatre, and modelling. You have a unique opportunity to help create the latest trends in hairstyling and help clients look and feel their best.

If you’re outgoing and creative, hairstyling is a highly sociable and rewarding industry. Work as a salon employee, rent a chair for your own clients, become an instructor or open your own salon.

Career opportunities

  • Hair stylist
  • Barber
  • Platform artist
  • Salon owner
  • Film/television/stage hair stylist
  • Educator
  • Social influencer

Career opportunities

  • Hair stylist
  • Barber
  • Platform artist
  • Salon owner
  • Film/television/stage hair stylist
  • Educator
  • Social influencer

Program features and outcomes

  • Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1 accreditation
  • Practical, hands-on skills development
  • Employable skills that can be used anywhere
  • Highly qualified and experienced instructors
  • Instructors who are active and influential in the industry
  • Up-to-date, professional equipment, tools, and products

Key Program Courses

  • Introduction to hairstyling
  • Basic and intermediate haircutting, hairstyling and barbering
  • Chemical texture services
  • Advanced hairstyling and colouring
  • Advanced haircutting and chemical texture services
  • Salon operation

Admission requirements

  • Manitoba high school diploma
  • Grade 12 Math (40S)* or equivalent
  • Grade 12 English Language Arts (40S)* or equivalent
  • Demonstrated English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

*minimum grade of 50%

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Student success stories

Silhoutte of a person

"In class, I feel that the environment is very encouraging. I love learning and being surrounded by others who love doing hair, just like me."

— Lexi