Hairstylist

Note: This trade is transitioning to a Pan-Canadian Harmonized program, so it is important that Apprentices understand how that impacts their program path. Details on the transition can be found via SkilledTradesBC, or contact your trainer for the most current updates.

Hairstylists shampoo, cut, style and chemically treat hair. They may also provide other services such as scalp treatments and hairpiece services. In some jurisdictions, hairstylists may also provide additional services such as basic natural nail services, basic facial care and ear piercing. Hairstylists may work in hair salons, spas, schools and hair replacement clinics, as well as in the fashion and entertainment industries.

Hairstylist is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Other programs in this sector:

Recommendations

The following education is recommended: Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, and Science 10.

 

The Hairstylist program now involves 2 levels of technical training —with Level 1 taking 10 weeks (300 hours) and Level 2 taking 5 weeks (150 hours) to complete— and has been modified to enable the Red Seal endorsement on the Certificate of Qualification (CofQ). In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 3,150 hours of work-based training.

 

A new Practical Assessment has been introduced into the program completion requirements. Please refer to SkilledTradesBC for details on program changes.

PROGRAM TYPES

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Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek (SD #59 NLC Shop)

Sep 03 2024May 13 2025

Hairstylist

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Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek (SD #59 NLC Shop)

Sep 03 2024May 22 2026

Cosmetology Diploma

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Date

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Coast Mountain College

Terrace

Sep 03 2024May 23 2025

Hairstylist

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Van. Island University

Nanaimo

Sep 03 2024Jul 03 2025

Hairdressing

Institution

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Date

Program

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Van. Island University

Cowichan

Sep 03 2024Jun 27 2025

Hairdressing

Institution

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Date

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College of the Rockies

Main Campus

Sep 03 2024Jul 24 2025

Hairstylist

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Selkirk College

Silver King Campus - Nelson

Sep 03 2024May 22 2025

Hairstylist (HL)

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Sep 03 2024Jun 18 2025

Hair Design

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Sep 03 2024Jun 19 2025

Hair Design - SRTS

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Sep 05 2024Jun 27 2025

Hair Design

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

VCC

Downtown Campus

Oct 01 2024Jul 19 2025

Hair Design

Institution

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Date

Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Oct 03 2024Jul 16 2025

Hair Design

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

VCC

Downtown Campus

Jan 02 2025Oct 11 2025

Hair Design

Institution

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Date

Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Jan 06 2025Oct 08 2025

Hair Design

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

Van. Island University

Saanichton School District #63

Jan 27 2025Dec 19 2025

Hairdressing

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

Van. Island University

Nanaimo

Feb 24 2025Dec 19 2025

Hairdressing

Institution

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Date

Program

Contact

VCC

Downtown Campus

Mar 03 2025Dec 10 2025

Hair Design

Institution

Campus

Date

Program

Contact

VCC

Downtown Campus

Mar 06 2025Dec 20 2025

Hair Design

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