Creative Hair Design
Build Your Future in Hairdressing, Hair Design, Colour Technology, Styling, and Salon Services
Program Overview
This program is suitable for students interested in becoming Hairdressers, Hairstylists, Hair Colour Technicians, Salon Stylists, Men's Hair Care Specialists, or self-employed hair professionals.
The Creative Hair Design Program provides theoretical and practical training in shampooing, conditioning, precision cutting, styling, braiding, colouring, texturizing, straightening, product knowledge, client consultation, and professional salon practice.
Throughout the program, students engage in:
- Theory instruction
- Instructor demonstrations
- Guided practical training
- Student clinic practice
- Salon-based activities
- Client consultation & service planning
- Case-based learning
- Workplace scenarios
- Career preparation
- Authentic assessments aligned with industry expectations
By the end of the program, students will be prepared to apply hairdressing, styling, colouring, texturizing, and client-care skills in professional salon and beauty environments.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities may be available as:
Employment opportunities are subject to employer requirements, professional qualifications, experience, and applicable industry standards.
A Track Record You Can Trust
At Kosmetae Academy, students receive career-focused training in a supportive, professional, creative, and hands-on learning environment.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements to enrol in the Creative Hair Design Program.
Grade 12, Mature Student Status, or equivalent
19 years of age or older, where applicable
Interest in hair design, hairdressing, styling, colour technology, salon services, or beauty practice
Additional institutional admission requirements may apply — please confirm full details with Kosmetae Academy's Admissions team before publishing.
Program Specifics
Comprehensive training in cutting, colouring, styling, texturizing, and professional salon practice.
Shampoo, Cutting & Styling Shampoo Techniques · Precision Cutting · Styling Techniques
- Shampoo TechniquesShampooing, conditioning, scalp massage, product selection, and client-care procedures.
- Precision CuttingLayered, textured, asymmetrical, undercut, club, and avant-garde haircutting techniques.
- Styling TechniquesUp-dos, bridal styling, cornrows, invisible braiding, rope braiding, extensions, curling, perming, and straightening techniques.
Colour Technology & Texturizing Colour Technology · Texturizing
- Colour TechnologyColour analysis, mixing, application, highlighting, toning, foiling, colour correction, ombre, balayage, and current colour trends.
- TexturizingKeratin smoothing, relaxers, basic perms, curvature perms, spiral perms, bricklay perms, and soft curl perms.
Professional Practice & Career Preparation Health, Safety & Sanitation · Consultation · Career Prep
- Health, Safety, Sanitation, and Professional TheorySanitation, sterilization, chemistry, hair design principles, nutrition, product knowledge, client safety, and professional practice.
- Client Consultation and Professional CommunicationHair analysis, consultation, service planning, informed consent, recordkeeping, aftercare, and professional communication.
- Career PreparationIntroductory business, marketing, employment-readiness, client-retention, professional presentation, and entrepreneurship skills.
Student Clinic
Students participate in supervised practical training and student clinic activities in a professional hair salon environment.
These experiences help learners develop technical skill, confidence, creativity, client communication, service planning, and professional workplace standards under instructor guidance.
Program Duration
10 Months
Approximately 64 weeks of full-time, campus-based study.
~134 Weeks
A flexible pace for students balancing other commitments.
Intake schedule: Monthly, subject to availability. Contact Admissions for the next available start date.
Tuition & Financing
Tuition and fee information is provided below for planning purposes. Students may be eligible for one or more financing options — student loans, flexible payment plans, employer sponsorship, or other approved funding sources, depending on eligibility.
| Application Fee | $250.00 |
| Administration Fee | $100.00 |
| Textbook | $465.00 |
| Tuition | $12,200.00 |
| Course Materials | $3,031.00 |
| Other | $410.00 |
| Total Investment | $16,456.00 |
Fees shown are in CAD and reflect the current published fee breakdown. For the latest tuition, fees, and payment plan details, please confirm with Kosmetae Academy Admissions before publishing.
Finance Options Available
Student Loans
Government student loans, such as StudentAid BC, for eligible full-time and part-time students. Learn more →
Flexible Payment Plans
In-house instalment plans that spread tuition across the length of your program.
Employer & Sponsorship Funding
Support for students funded through an employer or other approved sponsorship program.
Diploma in Creative Hair Design
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Diploma in Creative Hair Design from Kosmetae Academy.
Graduates may also qualify to apply for B.C. Beauty Council certification, subject to current eligibility requirements and the applicable certification process.
Kosmetae Academy provides education, practical training, and supporting documentation; however, external certification and employment outcomes are determined by the relevant organization or employer.
Take the Next Step Toward Your Career
Start your pathway toward a rewarding career in creative hair design, hairdressing, styling, colour technology, salon services, and beauty practice.
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