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Hairdressing
647 Students
Hairdressing sits at the heart of Canada’s beauty and personal care industry, where salons and styling studios serve a diverse range of clients every day. From urban centres like Toronto and Vancouver to local community salons, skilled hair professionals play an important role in helping people express personal style and maintain hair health. This course introduces the core foundations of …
Hairdressing sits at the heart of Canada’s beauty and personal care industry, where salons and styling studios serve a diverse range of clients every day. From urban centres like Toronto and Vancouver to local community salons, skilled hair professionals play an important role in helping people express personal style and maintain hair health.
This course introduces the core foundations of hairdressing, starting from understanding hair and scalp condition through to cutting, colouring, and styling techniques used in modern salon settings. It reflects real workplace expectations in Canada, where attention to detail, client communication, hygiene, and creativity all shape the quality of service.
Learners can progress through structured online study at a comfortable pace while developing essential salon-based knowledge. On completion, a certificate helps strengthen your pathway toward salon assistant roles, junior stylist positions, and entry points into Canada’s growing beauty industry.
- Accredited by CPD
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
- Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 5th June 2026
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the structure and care of hair and scalp health
- Gain knowledge of basic and advanced hair styling methods
- Learn professional hair cutting techniques used in salons
- Develop awareness of colouring and chemical treatment processes
- Build confidence in client-focused styling approaches
- Recognise safety and hygiene standards in salon environments
Who Should Take This Course
- Individuals interested in starting a career in the beauty and salon industry
- Beginners looking to learn foundational hairdressing skills in Canada
- Salon assistants wanting to improve technical knowledge
- Career changers moving into creative and personal care services
- Students exploring beauty, styling, or fashion-related fields
- Anyone interested in learning professional hair care techniques
Why Take This Course
- Strong demand for hairdressing services across Canada’s beauty industry
- Combines creativity with hands-on technical skill development
- Beginner-friendly structure with step-by-step learning progression
- Flexible online study suitable for independent learners
- Supports entry into salon assistant and junior stylist roles
- Builds confidence in client interaction and personal styling services
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Salon Assistant – CAD $30,000 – $40,000
- Junior Hair Stylist – CAD $35,000 – $48,000
- Hairdresser – CAD $40,000 – $55,000
- Colour Technician – CAD $42,000 – $60,000
- Barber/Hair Specialist – CAD $38,000 – $52,000
- Salon Coordinator – CAD $36,000 – $50,000
Entry Requirements
- No formal qualifications required to enrol
- Basic communication skills in English
- Interest in beauty, styling, or personal care services
- Basic ability to follow instructions and techniques
- Access to a device with internet for online learning
- Suitable for beginners entering Canada’s salon industry
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Hairdressing Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
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Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost $9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Hairdressing Course is as follows:
Module 01: Introduction to Hairdressing
Learners are introduced to the salon environment and the role of a hairdresser in Canada’s beauty industry. It builds awareness of client expectations, professional behaviour, and everyday salon routines.
Module 02: Hair and Scalp Care
Focus shifts to understanding hair structure and scalp conditions. This section explains how proper care routines support healthy hair and improve styling results.
Module 03: Basic Hair Styling Techniques
This part explores essential styling methods used in salons, including brushing, sectioning, and finishing techniques. It helps learners build confidence in creating simple everyday styles.
Module 04: Hair Cutting
Learners are introduced to core cutting principles used by stylists. It covers shaping, layering, and maintaining balance to achieve different haircut styles.
Module 05: Hair Colouring and Chemical Treatments
This section explains how colour application and chemical processes are used safely in salons. It highlights the importance of client consultation and product understanding before treatment.
Module 06: Advanced Hair Styling and Techniques
The final module explores more creative and complex styling approaches. It focuses on developing professional-level finishing techniques used in modern salon work.
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