Hairstyling Program
Our hairstyling program incorporates 1400 hours of extensive hands-on learning to provide you with a complete understanding of beauty and wellness in three phases - Alpha, Beta and Gamma Units.
Introduction/Alpha Unit
Begin by learning the fundamentals of cutting, styling and chemical restructuring of hair as well as skin and nail care, makeup, and the related sciences. Lectures, demonstrations and workshops concentrate on developing skill and accuracy, reinforcing classroom knowledge. You will be introduced to retail merchandising, client servicing and personal development skills. These units also cover provincial safety requirements.
Beta Unit
Unlock your creativity as you explore the latest trends and techniques in hair cutting, styling, colouring, permanent waving and chemical re-structuring. Time in the clinic allows you to become increasingly confident in your professional abilities, and you begin to learn vital employment and career-advancing skills such as successful interviewing and resume writing.
Gamma Unit
ready to launch your career with in-depth training in client service, time management, self-promotion, goal-setting, merchandising and entrepreneurship. Your speed, accuracy and concentration are now ready for the salon. You can demonstrate competency in all tasks required for the Certificate of Qualification examination. It's time to realize your dreams as a salon professional.
Student Services
Housing
The Aveda Institute Calgary can assist students in finding roommates and suitable housing.
Placement
The Aveda Institute Calgary can be a recruitment resource as you begin your professional career. In our global network of salons and spas there is a need for experienced staff that understand the fundamentals of Aveda salon services, it's pure flower and plant-based products, the company's healing culture and commitment to well-being of individuals, as well as the planet.