Our Academy offers immersive education for the next generation of modern, artistic stylists. We empower stylists to reach their fullest potential through modern, hands-on training. We are industry leaders in the craft of cut, colour, and the business of a profitable salon.
Thank you for your interest in our Academy. We take pride in our mission to train the next generation of stylists in Prince George and beyond. Today, the themes of balance and sustainability are more important than ever.
We take those values seriously, especially in how we train our stylists. Our approach involves immersive training that instills a self-assurance in every stylist.
Unlike other training programs, our curriculum emphasizes hands-on work throughout each phase. Our methodology helps to prepare every stylist to begin their work with total confidence.
Welcome to our hands-on training programs designed to build essential skills in colour, styling, cutting, and barbering. There are two 150-hour programs—Paint the Foundations (color & styling) and Sculpt the Foundations (cutting & barbering), blends classroom learning with real-world salon experience. Perfect for aspiring hairstylists looking to learn the fundamentals of hair artistry.
Our training model is uniquely structured compared to traditional programs. We offer two 150-hour programs over six months, with classes held two days per week. The first day focuses on theory and technical learning in a classroom setting, while the second day provides a hands-on salon immersion experience, allowing students to apply their skills in a real-world environment. We follow BC Industry Training Authority Standards in the development of our programs.
With years of experience in salon education, we've found that our students gain greater confidence in their skills through hands-on practice in real-world scenarios. By structuring the program over two days per week, students not only receive immersive training but also have the flexibility to earn an income while they learn.
The first 150 hours, Paint the Foundations, is a beginner friendly program designed to build a strong foundation in styling and colour theory. The second 150 hours, Sculpting Foundations, prepares you with the fundamental of cutting and barbering.
The programs are open to anyone who shares a passion for the hair industry and interested in this format of training. There are 8-11 seats are available and students are selected via an interview process.
Our training philosophy and methodology is unlike any other academy in the Northern BC region.
After students are selected, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your seat. This deposit will be applied to your tuition balance. Tuition must be paid in full by August. Payment types accepted include cash and debit payment; credit cards can be accepted with a 3% processing fee (no AMEX).
Program 1 150 hours: Paint the Foundations =$2500
Program 2 150 hours: Sculpt the Foundations = $2500
Stylist Kit $2500 (includes high end tools, mannequins/stand and much more)
For seasoned stylists, we also offer exciting classes. Continuing education is at the core of what we do, and we help you #staycurrent. If you are licensed and have at least two years of experience, you can take advantage of our professional programming including:
Creative Colour
Colour Correction
Cutting with a Razor
Advanced Cutting Techniques
The Art of Retail
How to Double Book
How to Charge
We are proud to be partners in the Davines Sustainability Program. Davines is a leader in the sustainable beauty movement. They promote sustainable ingredients through sourcing from only small family farms to ensure long-term availability and positive environmental impact. Davines adheres to a strict Zero Impact policy which means their product lines are carbon neutral.
It is because of these strong principles that we have chosen to represent Davines. Our vision for a more sustainable future is aligned with the values of Davines.
Because of our commitment to training the next generation of profitable hair stylists, we are a registered ITA sponsor in British Columbia. The ITA leads skilled trades education in BC, working with employers like The Current to provide hands-on, practical, and effective job training.
