Selkirk College’s Hairstylist Program provides you with knowledge and skills to turn your creative edge into a lasting career with limitless opportunity.
Our Hairstylist Foundation Program uses highly experienced, supportive instructors to develop an intimate learning environment which teaches the required classroom theory and hands-on training.
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From hair care and equipment upkeep to exploring the latest trends in colour and style, Selkirk College will give you a comprehensive overview while teaching you to build strong workplace and client relationships. Practice your classroom learning with real clients in the salon on the Silver King Campus and in a weekly commercial salon practicums. You will learn about:
- Hygiene, sanitation and disinfection practices
- Use and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Client services
- Hair and scalp care
- Haircutting
- Hairstyling
- Chemical waving and relaxing of hair
- Hair colouring
- Specialized services
- Business management
Students successfully completing the Selkirk College Hairstylist Foundation Program will have earned the hours and training required to receive the Industry Authority Certificate of Completion of the Level 1 Foundation Program. Subsequent training can help earn the Level 2 Foundation and the Red Seal Certificate of Qualification. Learn more online at Industry Training Authority.
New Red Seal Certification - Level 2
Current Hairstylists and students (apprentices) who successfully complete the Foundation Program now have the opportunity to become Red Seal Certified. This would require Level 2 designated training, an employer sponsor and passing the ITA Interprovincial Red Seal exam.
Selkirk College will be offering a blended delivery for the Level 2 starting on March 23, 2020 and ending June 19, 2020. There will be 12 weeks of guided self study with one week of face to face followed by an ITA Interprovincial Red Seal exam. Apprentices can expect to spend 10 - 15 hours per week on course work.
For more information or to apply please contact Trades Admissions.
Youth Train in Trades
The Youth Train in Trades program (YTT) is designed to help secondary school students get a head start on careers in the trades while earning credit towards their high school graduation. Learn more online at Industry Training Authority.
For more information speak with your high school guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk College's Industry and Trades administrative assistant.
Hands-on Practice Opportunity
Students get real life practical experience on clients in the salon on the Silver King Campus. Learn more about these services...
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Program At-A-Glance
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In the News
Students pointing their education towards a career as a hairstylist are now ready to put theory into practice at the Silver King Campus Hair Salon that is open and currently booking appointments for the public.
The owners of Nelson’s chic Lōkel Hair Studio personify their namesake. It doesn’t get much more local than the duo Ashely Simon and Michelle Devine. They were locally born and raised, locally schooled and are now local business owners.
One of Selkirk College’s top Hairstylist Program graduates has cut, coloured and up-done herself to a successful career in a downtown Vancouver salon. Full of enthusiasm and ambition, she’s just 20 years old. Amber Beckjord graduated from Selkirk College’s Hairstylist Program in 2014 at the age of 17 passionate about all things hair.