Hair Stylist Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout this Hair Stylist Graduate Diploma at Fanshawe College , as a student you’ll learn the essentials of the hair stylist profession, with classes in:

• cutting and styling;

• hair colour and lightening;

• facials and makeup; 

• and chemical texture services.

You’ll be part of a supportive and nurturing environment where you are encouraged to reach your potential as an emerging stylist. Of course, we know it’s difficult to succeed in the fast-paced world of hair styling without a strong foundation in commercial practices. That’s why you’ll take classes like Introduction to Business Processes and Human Relations for the Salon Business so that you understand how marketing, accounting, and client relations can improve your success. You may even decide to follow other graduates and start your own business! With the mandatory apprenticeship aspect of the diploma, you’ll be able to decide if you want to find employment in hair salons, spas, or other businesses.

Let us support you so that you can begin your career and continue helping others.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Hair Stylist Diploma can expect to find employment in hair salons, entertainment industries, spas, distributor and manufacturing companies, resorts, and/or start their own business on completion of their apprenticeship practical hours. Job titles may include:

• hair stylist
• colour technician
• salon manager
• sales representative
• salon owner
• master stylist 
• brand educator
• junior stylist
• artistic director
• celebrity stylist  
• session stylist

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Hair Stylist program:

• Hairstylist - Salon

Provide hair care services such as sculpting and barbering /designing, thermal styling, chemical service including balayage and smoothing techniques to clientele.

• Hairstylist - Spa

Join a busy and fast-paced salon and spa providing relaxation while pampering clientele.

• Film Crew Hairstylist

Support a film production by ensuring on-camera talent always look their best.

• Brand Educator

Join a specific Industry Brand (e.g. Joico) and provide advanced Education to peer stylists.