2 program delivery options:

• 1620 hours of theoretical and practical training delivered over 54 weeks (Blended) that includes hair styling and hair extensions, Acrylic and Gel Nails

• 880 hours of theoretical and practical training delivered over 22 weeks (does not include hair styling, hair extensions and acrylic nails)

Relevant and comprehensive curriculum covering a variety of topics including:

Business Planning / Product Sales / Client Consultation and Booking / Sanitation and Safety / Alberta Health Regulations

1. Manicure Specialist: Anatomy / Physiology / Nail Shipping / Basic Manicure / Spa Manicure / Gel Applications / Paraffin Application

2. Pedicure Specialist: Anatomy / Physiology / Nail Shaping / Express Pedicure / Foot and Leg Massage / Spa Pedicure / Gel Polish Application

3. Waxing: Skin and Hair Anatomy / Basic Waxing / Full Body / Full and Half Arms / Full and Half Legs / Back and chest / Underarm / Full Face / Brazilian Waxing / Bikini Waxing

4. Brow Artistry: Anatomy and Physiology of the Eyes / Brow Mapping / Eyebrow Waxing / Threading / Brow Tinting / Intro to Lash extensions / Hands on classic lash practice / Facials/ Skin Anatomy / Skin Physiology / Skin Pathology / Skin Analysis and Assessment / Express Facial / Skin Type Facial / Advanced Facials / High Frequency Facials / Galvanic Facials / Enzyme Peel

5. Advanced Facials: High Frequency Facials / Galvanic Facials / Enzyme Peel

6. Soft Body Relaxation Massage: Technique and Pressure

7. Makeup Artistry: Day Makeup / Evening Makeup

• 18 years of age or older

• Grade 10 English or equivalent

• Prospective students who do not have grade 10 English or equivalent will need to provide Canadian Achievement Survey Test (CAST) Level 1

Other Canadian Provinces

The student has graduated from grade 12 or equivalent (B.C. high school diploma, B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma, General Educational Development) or an equivalent secondary school completion from another jurisdiction; or

The student is 19 years of age or older before the start of classes and has demonstrated evidence at the appropriate level of literacy, numeracy, comprehension and/or written skills to enable successful completion of the program.

Cast Entrance Exam with minimum score of 70%

22 Weeks Program:

Program fees include supplies (uniform, make-up kit, nail technician kit, and eyelash extension kit.)

Domestic $10,500

International: $13,200

54 Weeks Program: Blended

Domestic $12,400 Books/Supplies included

International: $18,750 Books/Supplies included

Licensed by the Private Vocational Training Branch of the Government of Alberta

Eligible for student aid financing