Hair & Facial Design
Build your future in hair design, aesthetics, facial care, makeup artistry, and salon services — from precision cutting to bridal styling, all in one program.
Program Overview
This program is suited to students who want to become hairdressers, hairstylists, aestheticians, facial specialists, makeup artists, waxing service providers, or salon and spa entrepreneurs.
The Hair & Facial Design Program provides theoretical and practical training in haircutting, hairstyling, colouring, texturizing, facial care, makeup artistry, waxing, sanitation, client consultation, and professional salon practice. By the end of the program, graduates are prepared to apply hair, facial, makeup, waxing, and client-care skills in professional salon, spa, and beauty environments.
- Theory instruction
- Instructor demonstrations
- Guided practical training
- Student clinic practice
- Salon & treatment-room activities
- Client consultation & service planning
- Case-based learning
- Workplace scenarios
- Career preparation
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue employment opportunities such as:
Employment opportunities are subject to employer requirements, professional qualifications, experience, and applicable industry standards.
A Track Record You Can Trust
Decades of career-focused training, industry recognition, and graduate success.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements to enrol in the Hair & Facial Design Program.
Grade 12, Mature Student Status, or equivalent.
19 years of age or older, where applicable.
Interest in hair design, aesthetics, facial care, makeup artistry, salon services, spa services, or beauty practice.
Additional institutional admission requirements may apply — please confirm full details with Kosmetae Academy's Admissions team before publishing.
Program Specifics
Eleven skill areas grouped into five focus tracks, combining theory, guided practice, and student clinic experience.
Hair Fundamentals Shampoo Techniques · Precision Cutting
- Shampoo TechniquesShampooing, conditioning, scalp massage, product selection, and client-care procedures.
- Precision CuttingLayered, textured, asymmetrical, undercut, club, and avant-garde haircutting techniques.
Styling & Colour Styling Techniques · Colour Technology · Texturizing
- Styling TechniquesUp-dos, bridal styling, braiding, extensions, curling, perming, and straightening suited to client features and preferences.
- Colour TechnologyColour analysis, mixing, application, highlighting, toning, foiling, colour correction, ombre, balayage, and trend-based colour services.
- TexturizingChemical texture services, including smoothing treatments, relaxers, basic perms, spiral perms, bricklay perms, and soft curl perms.
Facial & Makeup Services Facial Care · Makeup Artistry · Hair Removal
- Facial CareEuropean facials, acne treatments, epidermal peels, aromatherapy facials, skin analysis, and professional facial equipment.
- Makeup ArtistryDay, evening, bridal, photography, fantasy, airbrush, lash, brow, and corrective makeup skills.
- Hair RemovalProfessional waxing procedures for common facial and body areas, including pre-treatment and post-treatment care.
Professional Theory & Safety Health, Safety, Sanitation & Professional Theory
- Health, Safety, Sanitation & Professional TheorySanitation, sterilization, chemistry, hair design principles, nutrition, skin histology, product knowledge, client safety, and professional practice.
Client Care & Career Practice Client Consultation · Career Preparation
- Client Consultation and Professional CommunicationConsultation, service analysis, informed consent, recordkeeping, aftercare, client education, and professional communication.
- Career PreparationIntroductory business, marketing, employment-readiness, client-retention, professional presentation, and entrepreneurship skills.
Student Clinic
Real Salon & Treatment-Room Practice
Students participate in supervised practical training and student clinic activities in a professional hair salon and spa treatment-room environment.
Built for Confidence & Creativity
These experiences help learners develop technical skill, confidence, creativity, client communication, service planning, and professional workplace standards under instructor guidance.
Program Duration
15 Months
In-person, hands-on, campus-based delivery. Total instructional hours to be confirmed.
Student Clinic
Supervised practical training may be included.
Total program hours are to be confirmed — please verify with Admissions before publishing.
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 |
| Text Books | $465.00 |
| Tuition: Hair & Facial Design | $16,750.00 |
| Course Materials | $3,031.00 |
| Other | $410.00 |
| Total Investment | $20,346.00 |
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 Hair & Facial Design
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive a Diploma in Hair & Facial Design from Kosmetae Academy.
Graduates may also qualify to apply for B.C. Beauty Council certification and international ITEC certification, subject to current eligibility requirements and applicable certification processes.
Kosmetae Academy provides education, practical training, and supporting documentation; 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 hair design, aesthetics, facial care, makeup artistry, salon services, and spa practice.
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