Professional Hairstylist Diploma
Train for the Career You Want Behind the Chair
Build your dream career in hairstyling with professional training that makes you opportunity-ready in the beauty industry. Our modern hairstyling diploma combines experienced instruction, live demonstrations and practical client services with training in cutting, colouring, styling, consultation and salon business. Complete your professional hairstylist diploma in London or West Ottawa and develop the skills, confidence and artistic vision to build your future in hairstyling.
Train for Your Future in Professional Hairstyling
A professional hairstyling course that brings together design, creativity, technical skill and the ability to understand what every client needs.
- Creative artistry: Create cuts, colours and styles that complement each client’s features and personality.
- Technical ability: Build practical skills in haircutting, styling, colour and chemical services.
- Client confidence: Develop consultation and communication skills that encourage clients to return.
- Career potential: Explore opportunities in professional salons, entrepreneurship and the wider beauty industry.
Program Information
- Course start dates: January, May and September.
- Program length: 45 weeks.
- Training hours: 1,500 hours.
- Practical experience: Client services scheduled during the week.
- Education requirement: Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Dress standard: All black.
- Locations: West Ottawa and London.
Learn Through Demonstration, Practice and Client Services
Experienced instructors, small classes and personalized attention help you turn professional techniques into practical ability.
- Live demonstrations: Watch professional haircutting, colouring and styling techniques explained and performed.
- Practical training: Apply your learning through hands-on exercises and scheduled client services.
- Instructional video library: Access industry-leading videos covering haircutting, barbering, styling, colour, foils, perms, consultation, retailing, health and safety, and waxing.
- Flexible access: Review instructional videos on your phone, computer or tablet while attending the program.
- Real salon experience: Build confidence through client appointments, including hair colouring services and other practical salon services.
Professional Hairstylist Diploma Curriculum
Our curriculum covers the creative, technical and professional skills required in modern salons.
Ethics and professional standards
Regulations, policies, professional conduct and work ethics.
Health and safety
Sterilization, disinfection, sanitation, infection control, bacteria and viruses, material disposal, emergency procedures, safety equipment, posture and positioning.
Styling and hair design
Styling fundamentals, advanced sculpture theories, long-hair upstyling, blow-drying, hair designs, hot tools and emerging trends.
Perms and chemical texture
Perming, relaxing, reformation, diffusing, hair treatments and repair.
Facial waxing
Eyebrow arching and shaping, upper-lip, chin and side-of-face hair removal using cream and hard wax.
Hair and scalp analysis
Hair and scalp disorders, diseases, treatments, damaged hair and aromatherapy.
Haircutting and barbering
Basic and advanced cutting techniques for women and men, barbering fundamentals, and tool care and maintenance.
Colouring and formulation
Hair analysis, basic and advanced colour techniques, the law of colour, levels and systems, foils, balayage, freehand application, corrective colour, lightener theory and product formulation.
Consultation and product knowledge
Client consultations, product application, professional recommendations and retailing.
Salon business and professional development
Entrepreneurship, finances, résumé building, salon operations, marketing, promotion, sales, time management, organization, communication and conflict resolution.
Career Opportunities and Job Search Support
Expand your industry perspective through guest artist presentations, in-school competitions and exposure to current hairstyling trends. Our Job Connect program provides ongoing job-search support after graduation, including employer introductions, interview opportunities and an updated in-school job board.
Add Professional Barbering to Your Training
Increase your skills and career opportunities with our separate Professional Barbering Program. Additional training covers fades, blending, lining, beard trimming, shaping, and professional shaving.
Train in Ottawa or London
West End Academy
Explore hairdressing diploma courses in Ottawa and complete your training at our West Ottawa campus.
London Beauty Academy
Build your professional skills through our hairstylist course in London.
Apply for the Professional Hairstylist Diploma
Visit either campus, experience the training environment, and speak with admissions about tuition, schedules, application requirements, and upcoming intake dates.
Take the next step towards your career in professional hairstyling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are part-time hairstyling programs available?
The Academy promotes part-time hairstyling diploma options. Contact admissions to confirm current schedules and availability.
How much does the Professional Hairstylist Diploma cost?
Speak with admissions about current tuition, registration costs, and available payment arrangements.
Are hairstyling tools, kits and textbooks provided?
The Academy’s course policy states that books and kits are supplied on the first day. Confirm the specific materials included with your enrolment.
Does the diploma qualify me to work as a hairstylist in Ontario?
Hairstyling is a compulsory trade in Ontario, and additional registration or qualification requirements apply. Speak with admissions about how the diploma fits your professional pathway.