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3 semesters, 45 weeks
Ontario College Diploma
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie
Start Dates: Sep 2025
Program Code: 1054
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Overview

You want people to be confident and stand out from the crowd. And that’s really cool.

Find the real you in our popular Hairstyling program and discover the secrets to mastering your favourite looks or bring a new vision to life. This one-year program is regulated by the Ministry of Training, College and Universities Standard to comply with 1500 in-school training hours. Gain essential career skills in our on-site salon using professional tools and products to specialize in haircutting, barbering techniques, styling, self-promotion, retail, salon management, chemical texture services, hair colouring services, extensions and wigs.

Creativity, style and trendsetting? Yeah, we have that in common! To keep up to date on the latest trends and styling techniques, we will introduce you to guest educators, speakers and platform artists.

The skills learned in our Hairstyling program extend beyond the chair. This one-year program prepares you for a career as a stylist, product developer, hair colour technician, salon manager, editorial stylist, salon owner and platform artist.

The future is your canvas – pick the styles that suits you.


Please note this program uses synthetic fragrances and disinfectant bleach. 

 

Hairstyling student helping a client during wig fitting at Hair's To You clinic

Hair's To You

Work with community members experiencing hair loss through our wig clinic, Hair's To You.

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Hairstyling students doing foils on a client

Fast-Track Tour Way to a Career

Earn your Hairstyling diploma in only 45 weeks!

 

Courses

Requirements & Program Information

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with grade 12 English (C) ENG4C, or mature student status. Missing any requirements? Get them for free from Academic Upgrading.

Hairstyling student doing client's hair in salon
Peter Gosling of Glassbox Education doing a student's hair to teach short hairstyle techniques in his workshop
Hairstyling student cutting client's hair in salon
Male hairstylist student cuts a fellow students hair.
Hair salon products lined up on a shelf
Hairstyling student washing client's hair in salon
Hairstyling staff and students pose with two women whose hair they cut for cancer fundraiser
Peter Gosling of Glassbox Education teaching students how to take good mobile pictures with proper lighting to showcase your work in his workshop
Female hairstylist student practices on a mannequin.
Peter Gosling of Glassbox Education doing a student's hair to teach short hairstyle techniques in his workshop
Hairstyling student and instructor helping client during a wig fitting
student showing finished hairstyle on a mannequin
Hairstyling student doing client's hair in salon
Peter Gosling of Glassbox Education doing a student's hair to teach short hairstyle techniques in his workshop
Hairstyling student cutting client's hair in salon
Male hairstylist student cuts a fellow students hair.
Hair salon products lined up on a shelf
Hairstyling student washing client's hair in salon
Hairstyling staff and students pose with two women whose hair they cut for cancer fundraiser
Peter Gosling of Glassbox Education teaching students how to take good mobile pictures with proper lighting to showcase your work in his workshop
Female hairstylist student practices on a mannequin.
Peter Gosling of Glassbox Education doing a student's hair to teach short hairstyle techniques in his workshop
Hairstyling student and instructor helping client during a wig fitting
student showing finished hairstyle on a mannequin

Kits and Supplies

Hairstyling tools and a supply kit is required. These items can be purchased on campus from our Sault College Bookstore.

Dress code

Black uniform with colour, pattern and accents permitted.

Fees & Costs

DomesticInternational
TuitionAncillaryTuitionAncillary
$5,427.45$1,581.00$22,829.10$2,231.00

These fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year (year 1 of study), and are subject to change. Please visit your Student Portal to view your Schedule of Fees.

Contact

Program Coordinator: Jordin Boniferro-Knight, (705) 759-2554 ext 2471, jordin.boniferro-knight@saultcollege.ca



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