Hairstylist HAS
Moderate workload
- Seven courses in your first semester
- At least one hour of reading or practice for a 3 hour class session
- 33 hours of class (44 hr/week commitment minimum)
Holland Code: E (Enterprising)
What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?
This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.
Arts & Literacy A grade 12 English course would be beneficial academic preparation for this program.
Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, email, Internet).
What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?
- Patience and a desire to be helpful
- Physical stamina to stand all day and sometimes go without breaks
- The ability to keep up to date with new hair fashions, supplies, equipment and technology
- A professional appearance
- Enjoy working with people
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
Graduates of this program may go on to become a
Hair stylist.
Places you may find yourself employed include
Hair salons, spas, or self-employed.
Typical working conditions for this kind of work
- Hairstylists work indoors in a clean environment.
- They must stand all day and sometimes work through their breaks.
- They may be required to work weekends and evenings, and put in extra hours at peak times.
Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace
- Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
- Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
- Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
- Schedule client appointments.
- Color, bleach and tone, perform high lights, using a applicator bottle, brush or foils.
- Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
- Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
- Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
- Develop new styles and techniques.
Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity
Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.
- Ontario College of Trades (OCOT)
- Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
- Allied Beauty Association (ABA)
Opportunities for further development or education
- Spa Management
- Esthetics
- Massage Therapy
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities codes the hairstyling occupation as 332A.
NOC Codes
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
- NOC Code 6341 Hairstylists and barbers
The Canada Job Bank is an excellent resource for labour market information including wages, jobs available and career planning advice.
Career Outlook
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Last Modified: January 15, 2024