BMC - Professional Hairstyling Program

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ARTIST TECHNICIAN CONTENT

CREATOR ENTREPRENEUR

INTRO

Being a Haircare professional allows you to expand and grow on so many levels. Elevate your technical abilities, interpersonal skills and leadership style. Nurture your creative talents. Develop your social media voice, branding narrative and entrepreneurial expertise.

Beyond these career essentials, you are an integral part of an industry that is infinitely mobile and ever changing. You are never static, never stagnant and never bored.

The end result. After your one year of training, you will launch a lifelong career that can be applied locally, nationally or internationally.

Whatever your path, the Blanche Macdonald Professional Hairstyling program will ensure that you will acquire all the necessary education, training, confidence and connections to propel you to success.

“One pair of scissors to shape your world.”

Blanche Macdonald Centre

Pro Hairstyling Diploma Program

Vancouver BC Canada

PRO HAIR 1400 HOURS, PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Over twelve life-changing months, our Professional Hairstyling Program will transform you into an industry-ready Hair Stylist. Under the mentorship of our award-winning instructors, you will gain a broad set of tools and techniques, learn the business inside out, and develop the confidence and creativity to become a successful Hair professional.

Each level involves a curated mix of theory, hands-on workshops, extensive practical work, onsite education combined with online educational support and real-life experience.

Throughout your training, your confidence and skills are developed, honed and sharpened through consistent and continual hands on practice. You will have hundreds of hours of practice and practical application, beginning with mannequin heads, progressing to working on your classmates, family members and friends and graduating to working on outside clients within our professional salon environments.

While we move you to working on outside clients fairly quickly, we always ensure that the rhythm and pace feels appropriate and comfortable. Our goal is to always surround you with the support and guidance that sets you up for success.

As you become fully proficient in the processes and principles of Hair, the emphasis shifts from your role as a student to a

Hair professional. Fundamental career skills in resumé building, networking, and career search techniques are reviewed.

In addition, you are provided with expert advice in navigating the lucrative opportunities working in Hair for TV and Film, and understanding about set etiquette, health and safety protocols, and what is required to become a permittee in various unions (i.e. IATSE and ACFC).

You will take part in a series of professional photo shoots to capture your work. This continual compilation of new fresh, visual content allows you to build your social media profile.

Our courses in Social Media Marketing and Art and Technology will help you understand the essential tools and business practices of social media and to assemble a professional digital portfolio.

We’ll explore the fundamentals of the Hair business, coaching you in client relations, resumé building, networking, and retail strategies.

You will also acquire the needed business skills and knowledge to build your client list and industry contacts. Establish your own business, whether as a stylist within your own home, as a chair rental within a salon or for your very own business, as a salon owner.

Build on additional revenue streams, working on a freelance basis, as a stylist for weddings and special events. Gain agency representation as a Hairstylist for editorial, fashion shows, or e-commerce shoots. Work on set for TV and Film, develop creative content as an influencer, or provide training as a product educator or expert.

As a graduate of our signature Pro Hair program, you will join a celebrated network of faculty and alumni who have achieved outstanding success in the Hair industry.

PHOTO CREDITS

CUT, COLOUR & HAIR STYLE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) MARCY HODEL

CUT, COLOUR & HAIR STYLE ASSIST (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRADS) DYLAN WALKER & DYLAN FORD

MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) JON HENNESSEY | NOBASURA AGENCY

MAKEUP ASSIST (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM GRAD) MARIE RENÉE WALTON | NOBASURA AGENCY

FASHION STYLING (BLANCHE FASHION MARKETING PROGRAM GRAD) JACKY LE

FASHIONS (BLANCHE FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM GRAD) SARAH RUNNALLS

Patrick Uy, Stylist, Moods Salon, Contessa Semi-Finalist, artist with RM Artists.

ON SET FOR RYAN LI BRAND’S CAMPAIGN SHOOT.

Patrick Uy, Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate

HAIRSTYLE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) LISA CALLANDER

MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM GRAD) KENDAHL JUNG

STYLING (BLANCHE FASHION MARKETING PROGRAM GRAD) JACKY LE Everyone I asked said the same thing. Go to Blanche Macdonald. When I started Hair School there, I was the kid who was so excited. That’s when I really fell in love with hair. It was a whole new world for me. I immediately became even more curious. I wanted to know more and more. Even when I went home in the evening I would look at hair online.”

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3 PROGRAM SCHEDULES, STRUCTURE

AND DELIVERY

1 PROGRAM HOURS AND LENGTH

1400 HOURS , ONE YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAM

2 PROGRAM SCHEDULES

OPTION A: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings

OPTION B: Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

3 PROGRAM DELIVERY

Approximately 70% practical hands-on application & 30% theory. Practical learning is onsite; theory is a combination of onsite and online learning.

LEVEL 1: CORE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

In this introductory level we begin at the roots, teaching you the fundamentals of hair. Trained and mentored by industry experts, you’ll develop a solid foundation of skills and knowledge to build upon throughout the program.

• We’ll delve deep into the science and technique behind the style

• Learn and practice cutting, shampooing, draping, wet setting and thermal styling

• Progress from theory, mannequin work to hands on application with clients

• Review the history and evolution of cosmetology and become fluent in current industry trends and terminology

• Learn the fundamentals of trichology

• Understand the essentials of bacteriology, sanitation, hygiene and safe work practices

PHOTO CREDITS

MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) OZ ZANDIYEH

FASHION DESIGN (BLANCHE FASHION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR & GRAD) EVAN CLAYTON

HAIR STYLE (BLANCHE CREATIVE DIRECTOR) LIZ DUNGATE

• Learn to schedule services, book appointments and conduct a professional client consultation

• Select the appropriate products for different hair types, and develop client service skills and confidence with product sales

• Develop a “toolkit” of style elements that will allow you to accurately replicate any cut you see

• Through hands-on technical training you’ll learn to work with a range of salon equipment, professional products, tools and materials as you develop the confidence to make the move from classroom to salon

• Once you’ve mastered basic cutting techniques, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate what you’ve learned on real clients in real time at Q&A, our professional salon

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BLANCHE MACDONALD

BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE Q+A SALON

STUDENT LIFE

LEVEL B: BARBERING

• Learn the fundamentals of Barbering for both classic and contemporary techniques

• Practice draping and shampooing, hair cutting, styling, fading, blending, grooming and shaving

• Follow the highest professional standards of sanitation and hygiene

• Train with Barbering tools and equipment, including razors and clippers

• Understand the basics of facial structure and Hair Design and recognize the individual differences and components for client sculpting

• Perform a facial shave routine safely with the traditional 14 movements

• Master the four basic Barbering techniques with their assorted combinations to create different looks for hair and beard design

PHOTO CREDITS

GROOMING, HAIRCUT & HAIR STYLE (BLANCHE BARBERING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) SANDRA PEROVIC MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM GRAD) HAROLD COOKE

LEVEL2: COLOUR THEORY

Salons and celebrities are constantly seeking Master Colourists to saturate their looks in the season’s eyecatching shades. In this level you will learn to harness the vast potential of hue through an in-depth study of advanced colour theory and practical application of dye. You will gain practical experience as you perform hands-on colour applications on real clients at Q&A. By the end of this course, you will have compiled your own swatchbook of colour formulations, ready to wield foil and brush with real clients in real time.

• Learn the all-important safety precautions for working with colour products and chemicals

• Move on to consultation techniques to determine your client’s colour needs

• Learn to enhance a cut with colour, and complement the skills you have developed so far

• Work through virgin and single applications through to double processing

• Practice the colour formulations, placement and creative possibilities of a range of colour applications

• Apply highlights, lowlights, balayage, ombre, hand tip, scrunch and special effects colouring

• Master the intricacies of bleach and tone, tackle colour corrections

• Understand how to solve colour problems

• Develop your creative talents by learning how to create texture with foils, special effects placement, zoning, and freehand colour

LEVEL 3: CHEMICAL TREATMENTS

Channel your inner scientist in this extensive study of the chemical processes of hair.

• Understand the history of perming with special emphasis on modern day chemical hair processes

• Learn perming, thermal straightening, hair reforming and chemical blowouts

• Become immersed in a thorough understanding of professional safety procedures

• Understand the importance of movement in hairstyles

• Develop professional consultation and analysis techniques to determine chemical hair structures

• Learn how to select the best products for each treatment and client

• Explore how to appropriately work with all hair types and learn the step-by-step procedures and principles of working with ethnic hair

• Discover how to select and use specifically formulated products, including the all-important chemical relaxer

LEVEL 4: HAIR EXTENSIONS AND WIGS

Big volume is big business. Hair extensions will add tremendous value to your earning potential.

• Work with natural and synthetic hair extensions

• Learn how to cornrow hair for single and full-head braids

• Apply hair and attach wefts to a single-track row, double track row and full head weave placement

• Practice different styles of individual strand applications as you learn to apply seven styles of attachments: Euro Locks, fusions, weft rows, single cornrow attachment, single cube, glue track, and full head weave.

• Study the theory of wig building and custom fitting

• Learn to work with a variety of hair types and textures

• Execute proper consultation techniques and analysis for your client’s hair

• Provide guidance for client home care needs for extensions

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LEVEL 5: TEXTURED HAIR

Our customized curriculum ensures that you are trained on a wide range of hair types and textures.

This module focuses on textured hair.

• Learn the art and science of cutting and styling Afro-textured hair

• Identify the essential hair types of natural textured hair

• Apply the proper techniques and treatment of shampoo and conditioner

• Develop the essential skills of textured hair cutting, hair sculpting, and working with hair chemicals

• Review the porosity and density of the hair, curl assessment and curl enhancement

• Practice core cutting for wet or dry hair and styling techniques including finger twists and finger coils, creating dreadlocks and dreads on permed hair, rod setting, hot comb use, and double silk press

• Learn how to provide a variety of services to your client, from fitting, shaping, and cutting Wigs and Hairpieces

• Receive hands-on training relating to Textured Hair relaxing and straightening treatments

Vancouver-based beauty school Blanche Macdonald Centre recently expanded its hair curriculum by introducing a texturedhair module.

“It’s mandatory,” says Crystal Morgan, a textured-hair and extensions and wigs instructor at the school.

“We really go into depth: the proper ways to cut, the right products to recommend to clients, natural hairstyling. We even get into dreadlocks.”

Blanche Macdonald Instructor Crystal Morgan interviewed for FASHION Magazine

LEVEL 6: HAIR FOR TV & FILM

From the artful disarray of Edward Scissorhands to the double buns of Princess Leia, Hair professionals have been making on-screen icons for decades.

A film hairstylist is the person responsible for creating character hairstyle designs and styling actors’ hair on set.

In this course, we will guide you through various aspects of Hair for Television and Film.

As Vancouver is known as “Hollywood North”, there are numerous opportunities for our Hair graduates to work within the TV and Film industry.

• Learn how to work with a creative team and navigate the complex world of film unions as we discuss the role of the hairstylist within this booming industry

• Follow proper set etiquette, respect the relationship between stylist and actor, work with photo and stunt doubles, and understand the difference between working in a salon and working on set

• Understand the history of hair for TV and Film as you study different hair eras and styles for reference in period pieces

• Become familiar with the trinity of critical production skills: script breakdown, character development and maintaining continuity

• Learn how to read a script to understand important details like time period and location, as well as to gain insight into a character’s appearance and personality for hairstyling needs

• Learn how to correctly apply and remove wigs and pieces

• Putting theory into practice, you’ll conceive and create a winning on-screen look, which will be captured in a professional photoshoot

LEVEL 7: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND

CREATIVE CONCEPTS

Here’s where your creativity takes flight. Together we’ll examine the latest hair trends and techniques for runway and fashion editorial, and show you how to coordinate hair with the artistic vision of a creative team of makeup artists, fashion stylists and photographers.

• Learn the opportunities and protocols of freelance styling, from networking, self marketing, portfolio building and best business practices

• Understand the protocols of being on set and working with a creative team

• Review the various types of lighting for a photoshoot

• Learn how to choose a model to best represent styling work

MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) MARLAYNA PINCOTT | LIZBELL AGENCY

CREATIVE DIRECTION (BLANCHE FASHION PROGRAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) TYLER UDALL

FASHION STYLING (BLANCHE FASHION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) SARA ARMSTRONG

FASHION DESIGN (BLANCHE FASHION PROGRAM GRAD) SAMANTHA TRAN

PHOTO CREDITS

HAIR STYLE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRAD) FREDDY SIM

• Fine tune your hair designs to complement the overall vision: from the direction of the Art Director, photographer, stylist and makeup artist, to create a unified look

• Visualize and execute creative concepts for fashion editorial shoots, and learn to manage the time constraints of working on set, on a shoot or backstage at a show

• Develop your own original content and expand your portfolio and social media

• Execute your own creations, your hair concepts for bridal, runway, editorial and avant-garde

• Capture your artistic vision in a series of professional photoshoots

HAIR STYLE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRAD) FREDDY SIM

MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) MARLAYNA PINCOTT | LIZBELL AGENCY

CREATIVE DIRECTION (BLANCHE FASHION PROGRAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) TYLER UDALL

FASHION STYLING (BLANCHE FASHION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) SARA ARMSTRONG

FASHION DESIGN (BLANCHE FASHION PROGRAM GRAD) SAMANTHA TRAN

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PHOTO CREDITS

LEVEL 8: DESIGN FORUM

Time to show us, and yourself, everything you’ve learned so far. This is where the technical learnings from each level come together, as we challenge you to take your creativity to the cutting edge.

In this level you’ll learn pre-designed cut and colour blueprints before turning them into reality, with a professional photoshoot.

• Develop your creative and collaborative skills as you work with a pro photographer

• Further your understanding of professional lighting and photography

• Taking creativity into your own hands, you’ll design signature cut and colour placement blueprints for both a male and a female style, and execute them for a professional photoshoot

• You will also blueprint a custom sculpture graphic of your own creation with color placement. As your unique style voice continues to develop, so will your professional portfolio

PHOTO CREDITS

EXTENSIONS AND HAIRSTLYE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) CRYSTAL MORGAN

HAIR ASSISTANT (BLANCHE HAIR PROGRAM GRAD) DIANNE WOODS

MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR) OZ ZANDIYEH | LIZBELL AGENCY

FASHION STYLING (BLANCHE FASHION MARKETING PROGRAM GRAD) TARYL STELMASCHUK

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LEVEL 9: SOCIAL MEDIA

In today’s digital world it is essential to be able to market yourself online. Blanche Macdonald is the first hair school in Canada to integrate Art & Technology into an advanced and progressive Hair curriculum. Within our state-of-the-art Mac computer lab you will learn the fundamentals of design applications and create a personal Digital Portfolio.

• Learn to optimize your images on Photoshop, using tools for manipulating, formatting, retouching and synthesizing your work

• Produce a multimedia presentation with finished images of your own professional hair creations

• Learn how to produce a successful digital portfolio that showcases the strength of your creative talents and technical skills

• Learn how to acquire digital content and images from various sources

• Optimize images for different print and digital media

• Format your digital files for storage and print

• Create and produce a dynamic multimedia presentation to showcase your work for your graduation

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• Learn essential social media tools, etiquette and best practices

• Create a cohesive and effective social media strategy

• Develop and grow your professional business profile on various social media platforms

• Publish social media updates and create engaging content

• Apply best social media practices and develop your own unique social media brand and digital identity

• Drive traffic to your blog or website using social media

• Create a content marketing calendar

• Understand social media advertising

• Manage your social media content using tools such as Hootsuite or Later

• Measure site traffic using Google Analytics

• Learn about the latest developments in social media

SALON INTERNSHIP/WORK

EXPERIENCE

• Develop the business knowledge and skills you’ll need as an emerging Hair Professional

• By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to build a successful hair business from the ground up. Armed with all of the techniques and knowledge you have acquired throughout the program, you’ll have the confidence and skills to enter the industry as a professional Hair Stylist

• Develop the career essentials of how to compose a great resumé, search for a job, perform a winning interview and network like a pro

• Learn how to determine your worth and value for your services and abilities, run through the expectations placed on you as either an employee or employer, and discuss how to access government resources to assist you in developing your business

• Explore the world of salon and business operations, including elemental accounting and budgeting practices, inventory control, standard salon policies and procedures, basic hair business practices and financial management

• Practice retail and merchandising strategies, clientele building and marketing essentials

• Visit and tour some of the very best salons in Vancouver to network and examine different professional environments and build your industry network and partnerships

1. Proven Legacy, with an Eye on the Future, a 360 Degree Education

2. Diversity and Inclusivity

3. Tuition scholarships

4. LAB - the Pivot point method, onsite and online Customized Collaborative Curriculum

5. Red Seal Certification Option

6. Professional Photoshoots and Digital Portfolio

7. Salon Work Experience Practicums

8. Q&A Student Salon and CurliQue Beauty

9. Award Winning Graduates and Faculty

10. Global Reputation, Global Network

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1. PROVEN LEGACY WITH AN EYE ON THE FUTURE, A 360 DEGREE EDUCATION

At Blanche Macdonald Centre, we have been teaching and advancing beauty education for over 60 years. Our industryforward program and our focus on professionalism provide unparalleled training for the real world of Pro Hair. The Centre holds a designation certificate issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) for the BC Ministry of Advanced Education. We also hold an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation and are a Designated Learning Institution with Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).

Our College has successfully graduated tens of thousands of students and it has been such a privilege to have launched their careers into a multitude of industries from Hair, Barbering, Makeup, Esthetics, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Social Media, Television and Film.

Our Professional Hairstyling Program goes beyond the basics, immersing you in all aspects of the Hair industry. This is a thoroughly comprehensive step-by-step journey through Cutting, Styling, Colouring, Natural/Textured Hair, Hair Extensions, Barbering, Fashion, Editorial, Runway, Photo Shoots, Chemical Processes, Platform work, building your Salon Business and Social Media presence and so much more.

This is a 360 degree education. You have the opportunity to learn it all and do it all.

2. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

For over 60 years, the Blanche Macdonald Centre has been a space for education, for empowerment, for self-discovery.

We have always rooted ourselves in the shared values of love, compassion and inclusion. Our walls are home to a diverse community of lifelong learners engaged in the transformative and at times difficult work of self-growth. Through this work we seek to amplify new and unheard voices.

To tell unique stories. To educate ourselves and to uplift others.

To fight the scourge of racism in our industries and beyond, we can and we must do more.

Our history, our culture, our community inspire us to do better, to be better.

A. INCLUSIVITY INITIATIVES

Black Canadian Scholarships- as part of our commitment to uplift, amplify and celebrate Black Lives, and fight against Racism and Discrimination in all forms, the Blanche Macdonald Centre has created a $1,000,000 Scholarship Program for Black Canadians, with $200,000 in scholarships awarded over a span of five years. Scholarships cover full tuition, professional kits and books for any of the College’s Full-time programs.

Natural, Afro-Textured Hair Module - the creation of a customized module within the Pro Hair Full-time program, training students on how to treat and style natural, textured hair. There has been an educational gap when it comes to teaching students how to handle the unique needs of natural, textured hair.

With this hands-on, specialized curriculum, our students will develop the skills and confidence to work with textured hair cutting, sculpting, styling, including dreadlocks, hot comb use and wig fitting.

Danessa Myricks - within our Professional Makeup programs and at our store, CurliQue Beauty Boutique, we are the first college in North America and the first retail store in Canada to carry Danessa Myricks Beauty.

As one of the most celebrated fashion makeup artists in the beauty industry, Danessa Myricks is a powerhouse - a Black female makeup artist and entrepreneur who has continuously broken boundaries and built a world of beauty for all races, ages and genders.

B. DIVERSITY AUDIT

Blanche Macdonald Centre: Diversity Audit of Executives, Directors, Managers, Faculty and Staff:

• 80% women, 20% men

• 52% BIPOC; 6% Black, 4% Indigeneous, 46% POC

• 20% identifying as LGBTQIA2S+

• 50% Leadership roles BIPOC

• 10% in Leadership roles identifying as LGBTQIA2S+

3. TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

The College awards Tuition scholarships and Tuition grants for specific start dates and programs throughout the year. These scholarships and grants provide financial support to those students in financial need. Please connect with an Admissions Director for further information.

4. LAB + LEARNING LABS

Customized Collaborative Curriculum

The Best of Blanche Macdonald + the Pivot Point Method, called LAB.

https://www.pivot-point.com/education/lab.html

Pivot Point method is an advanced educational curriculum that provides the academic and practical foundation for Hair students. Opting for a more sustainable option, we have replaced the heavy textbooks with a digital-friendly, interactive version of Pivot Point, called LAB.

LAB has a module-based digital content that has built-in engagement tools:

• a range of interactive tools to develop and support your learning

• an extensive selection of discussion forums, quizzes, interactive tests, and technical videos

At Blanche Macdonald Centre we have adapted the best of Pivot Point practices and merged it with our own unique customized collaborative curriculum.

Our students have the universal benefits of freely accessing the technology and resources of the Pivot Point system with the creative and customized industry-focused approach of our unique Blanche Macdonald developed curriculum.

Learning Labs

Our classrooms and APPLE computer lab are “learning labs” where you will gain a thorough knowledge of current Pro Hair techniques, treatments, products and equipment.

Pivot Point LAB

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5. RED SEAL CERTIFICATION OPTION

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Blanche Macdonald Centre has Full Designation status with SkilledTradesBC.

Blanche Macdonald Hair students have a choice of selecting a Red Seal Hair program or a non-Red Seal Hair program.

Students successfully completing select entry dates of the Blanche Macdonald Professional Hairstyling Program will have achieved the training to meet the SkilledTradesBC Hairstylist Level 1 technical training requirements toward Red Seal.

If a passing grade on the SkilledTradesBC examination is achieved, the candidate will receive the SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Completion (Hairstylist Foundation Program) and once apprenticed, 1290 hours toward their work-based hours requirement for Red Seal. Subsequent training (Level 2 and on-the job training) will enable the candidate to continue on the Apprenticeship Pathway and upon successful completion of the examinations, achieve the SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) with Red Seal Endorsement.

While British Columbia does not have a training hour requirement for Hair, many other provinces do.

For example, Alberta and Ontario require Hairstylists and Barbers to have provincial qualifications to legally work in these provinces.

By having your hair training hours recognized as part of the Red Seal Designation, this will give you the freedom and mobility to work anywhere in Canada.

IMPORTANT

For those students who are applying for the Pro Hair Program and are from other countries or are planning to work in other countries, please check with these regional or national authorities to see whether our Hair training hours will be recognized and transferred.

Blanche Macdonald Centre is not responsible for whether our learning and training credits are transferred or recognized in other countries.

6. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOOTS

A key tool for building your online portfolio and your digital footprint is in building visual content. With the professional photoshoots with professional Vancouver photographers, you are able to capture your various hair looks and showcase your talent. Multiple photoshoots are organized with different modules throughout the FT Pro Hair program.

7. SALON WORK EXPERIENCE

Two external industry placements are essential elements of the Professional Hairstyling program. You will be immersed in “a day in the life” and experience one or two working salons. These placements are an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry professionals and potentially receive a job offer (or two). With the leadership of our Program Director, Phil Loiselle, the College has created a network of several hundred Salons who have participated in our Salon Practicums.

8. Q + A SALON

A Learning Laboratory and CurliQue Beauty

To become a top Hair professional, you will need hundreds of hours of practice and practical application. Only by cutting, colouring, and creating on a continual basis can you develop the speed, accuracy and confidence that you need to compete and excel.

Q +A is our state-of-the-art student-operated hair salon at the multi-million dollar Atelier Campus, nestled in the downtown hub of Robson Street. Here, in our industry-standard learning laboratory, as a student stylist, you will have extensive training and practice working on outside clients.

In the salon, you will be coached step by step. As you receive and respond to immediate constructive feedback and guidance from our expert instructors, you will be able to build your artistry, confidence and skills.

You’ll learn how to develop your client roster, handle a client consultation, effectively communicate with a client regarding their hair style and hair care needs, successfully provide the client service, learn to recommend the appropriate hair care products which will help you expand your future income and how to build a client relationship.

This experiential approach to education creates an easy flow between your in-class and ‘real world’ experiences and from classroom to career.

Adjacent to Q + A Salon, is our stunning retail store CurliQue Beauty. Carrying a wide range of professional hair care lines such as Oribe, bumble + bumble and cult brands like Sachajuan and Kevin Murphy, our Hair students have the advantage of networking with Product educational trainers and developing an extensive product knowledge of Hair and Beauty brands.

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At Hair School my styling really evolved and I could express myself more. I learnt how to bring my personality to it. I loved all my teachers – especially Renata Trebacz!”

Coco Manzano , Blanche Macdonald Hair Graduate, Master Stylist

9. AWARD WINNING GRADUATES AND FACULTY

Our cutting edge program takes you into the real world of Pro Hair, giving you hands-on practical experience and exposing you to a variety of professional environments. In our state-of-the-art Student Salon, Q&A, you’ll meet clients face to face, perform cuts and colour in real time, and develop a loyal clientele. You’ll be trained and mentored by a team of Industry experts and caring instructors. Fresh from award-winning salons, editorial photoshoots, film and television sets, and the boardrooms of global brands, they bring their international experience and expertise directly to the classroom – and straight to you.

Our talented instructors and graduates have won numerous Awards including Salon Magazine’s Contessa Awards, Canadian Hairdresser Magazine’s Mirror Awards, and American Crew All Star Challenge, to name a few.

10. GLOBAL REPUTATION, GLOBAL NETWORK

At Blanche Macdonald, you will receive an unparalleled worldclass education taught by our faculty of industry experts. We will guide you, mentor you and train you as you learn every aspect of the hair industry and cultivate your skills and creative talent. You will develop a solid and comprehensive base of skills, knowledge, experience and confidence upon which to build your professional future.

Our industry-forward program and our focus on professionalism provide unparalleled training for the real world. Our collaborative approach to education, paired with our progressive, cutting-edge curriculum, and continual mentorship prepares you for a seamless transition from classroom to industry.

The skills and knowledge you gain, the creativity and talent you develop and the relationships you build are invaluable. This is your all-access pass to opportunities that cross a vast spectrum of careers and continents.

This is a world-class education that has no bounds, that knows no boundaries and is without borders.

As a Blanche Macdonald graduate, your opportunities are limitless.

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CAREERS & INDUSTRY

The billion-dollar Hair industry is evolving everyday, transforming and morphing into every form, function and fashion imaginable.

This is a mobile, portable career. You have endless opportunities and choices. Work out of your suitcase and travel the world, work on the go, with a cruise line, a luxury resort, a hotel salon or a freelance stylist moving from country to country.

For those who love the high energy and creative collaboration of working on set, there are endless opportunities in Vancouver’s Hollywood North, with non-union and union Television and Film productions, indie films, and commercials.

Or move behind the scenes and work as a Hairstylist for Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle: for fashion shows, editorial and E-commerce. More and more agencies are expanding their talent roster to include representation for Makeup Artists and Hairstylists.

Or if you are someone who loves to have a space where you can plant roots and call home, build your clientele with a top salon or in your own business.

Our outstanding Hair Department is connected to all areas of the hair industry and the support is here for you, as a student and as a graduate.

Our instructors are more than teachers. They will become your mentors, generously entrusting their wisdom and sharing their experience to help you in advancing your career.

Our Work Experience/ Salon Internship program, built right into the curriculum, connects you with our vast network of local salons, giving you a head start in a professional hair environment while you’re still in school.

As a Hair Professional, you can choose from an amazing variety of opportunities and pathways.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Open your very own signature space as a Salon Owner, igniting your passion for hair with an entrepreneurial spark.

Whether it’s a boutique barbershop, a global chain or a high end luxury enterprise, lead a team of hair professionals as a Salon Manager or Salon Coordinator

Mix hues to create rainbows of possibility to realize your clients’ chroma dreams as a Colourist.

Make hair your life and freelance your lifestyle: be your own boss, work exciting events and hop from one career possibility to another as a Freelance Hair Professional.

Create onscreen hair magic and join a dynamic, exciting industry as a TV & Film Department Head or Stylist.

Channel your inner chemist and mix compounds to perm, relax, texture and straighten as a Chemical Treatment Technician.

Take a business vision from concept to creation as a Salon Developer.

Weave and weft synthetic or natural hair into fantastic or functional creations as a Wig Maker.

Relish the buzz of backstage or the rush or the runway as you work on the cutting edge as a Hair Professional for Editorial and Fashion.

Boost volume and confidence as an Extensions Specialist.

Preach about the products you love and educate fellow hair enthusiasts as a Brand Educator, Product Representative or Retail Advisor.

Experience diverse environments, meet new clients, and never have the same day twice as a Chair Rental Stylist.

Use hot air to create fierce looks and flowing locks as a Blowdry Bar Stylist.

Be coiffeur to the stars and cultivate red carpet radiance as a Celebrity Hair Stylist.

Engage audiences in new creative concepts, techniques, tools or products onstage as a Platform Artist: part educator, part salesperson and part rockstar.

Create bridal bliss in elegant updos, sumptuous waves and luxurious curls as a Bridal Hair Specialist.

Travel the world while performing eye-catching cuts and colours at every port as a Cruiseship Stylist.

Take your passion for Hair products across the country as an Account Executive for prestigious Hair brands.

Focus in on one brand, sharing that story, vision and knowledge with salons and beauty businesses and as a Technical Trainer or Pro Educator.

Share your insights and ideas as a Beauty Blogger or Vlogger, and build a subscriber base that will tune in to follow your Esthetics journey.

Join an established company or develop your own brand as a Social Media Influencer or Content Creator, combining your expertise with an eye for design, a keen sense of trends and an ability to engage an audience.

GRADUATE HIGHLIGHTS

They’re the pruners of our strands, the keepers of our secrets and the masterminds behind those picture-perfect balayages. These Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair graduates are getting their hands wet in the whirlwind world of Hair, and already, they’re making waves in their new careers.

Spanning the scene from stylists and barbers to ProEducators and entrepreneurs, our graduates hold the hottest seats in top salons, work behind the scenes to create stunning editorials or own their own businesses.

Armed with the knowledge of our internationally recognized training, and a pair or two of super-sharp shears, our outstanding graduates are developing remarkable careers, on the local and international scene, one snip at a time.

The Hair industry is incredibly fast-paced and careers and credits are continually evolving. Here is a selection of featured Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair graduates.

Note: Some of these graduates may have accelerated their careers and moved on to other salons since their published feature.

LARA DILLMAN, STYLIST

The client relations aspect of the program was huge. Figuring out how to get someone to trust you and feel comfortable with you as a student makes it so much easier to have people trust you when you’re a professional!

I graduated on a Friday and started the next Monday.”

Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Grad Lara Dillman

Blanche Macdonald has such a good reputation. I asked around and my friends all knew people who had studied there. People in the fashion industry told me to check it out too. I could see the quality of the work that they were putting online. I just went for it!

I took the program seriously, but I wasn’t stressed at all. I had so much fun. I was always excited about what I was going to learn each day. I didn’t have to hand in math homework, so it didn’t feel like school to me.”

Freddy Sim , Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Grad

Multiple Contessa Award Winner

• MEN’s Hair 2020 Winner

• BC Hairstylist 2019

• Multicultural Hairstylist 2017

• BC Hairstylist 2016

PHOTO CREDITS

HAIR CUT/STYLE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRAD) FREDDY SIM

The Pro Hair Program touched base on a lot of things. Since then I’ve met stylists who studied at other schools and I realized how much more you learn at Blanche Macdonald. For example, I can do so many different types of hair extensions.

I learned that at Blanche Macdonald. I didn’t have to take an extra course. I was really happy with what I’d learned once I finished Hair School. I was ready to move on and watch myself succeed.”

Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate

Erin Koslo

Owner and Stylist, Vanity Corner Hair Boutique Edmonton, Alberta

Featured with her daughter Zoe

If hair wasn’t attached to humans I wouldn’t do this. I love working with people.

I always look at my clients’ eyes in the mirror when I’m working. I’m looking for their personality and what they’re looking for—gauging the haircut to suit them, both with their face shape and their individuality.

Technical theory is so important but after time you start to understand the concept of cutting for a person.”

Cody Dunbar , Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate

Former Electrician on the Trans-Canada Pipeline. Now featured Barber at the Bourbon Barbershop and Shave Club in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

CODY DUNBAR, BARBER, BOURBON BARBERSHOP AND SHAVE CLUB IN SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN

It prepared me so well! Having the work experience especially aided me in knowing what to expect going to a salon environment.

All of the in-class teaching and info was so broken down and understandable, that I felt prepared when I was ready to go into the field as a professional. It’s a really full year and it’s so intensive and very detailed...To me, it was university for hair school.”

Nessa Pineda , Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate

Unicorn Mane Painter at Field Trip Hair Salon in Vancouver

Blanche Macdonald Graduate Erin Klassen has carved out an impressive career working in TV, Film, Fashion and Editorial.

As a union member of IATSE Local 891, representing TV and Film shoots in BC and repped by the coolest artist agency around, NOBASURA, Erin has filled up her portfolio working with notable names like Lana Condor, Camila Mendes, Dove Cameron, Lily Rabe, and brands such as Aritzia, lululemon and Hypebae Beauty.

It’s so easy to go into hair school with an idea of what you want to do, but school is where you really figure out your passion for when you’re finished.

Try literally everything you can while you’re there with amazing teachers that can tell you everything.

I’m a firm believer in picking something you love and aiming to be as good as humanly possible at it. When I work, I want to feel like I’m the absolute best I can be.”

Erin Klassen , Blanche Macdonald Pro Hair Graduate

PHOTO CREDITS

HAIR STYLE (BLANCHE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM GRAD) ERIN KLASSEN | NOBASURA AGENCY

MAKEUP (BLANCHE MAKEUP PROGRAM GRAD) KELSEYANNA FITZPATRICK | NOBASURA AGENCY

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES

Admissions Information

Making the decision to pursue a new career can be confusing and challenging. To ease the process and to assist you in researching your educational options, your first step is to connect with an Admissions Director. Please give yourself the time to speak with a college Director to thoroughly discuss and review your career options, and to allow us to help you with the admissions process and financial aid options.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have completed grade 11 or be 19 years of age or older at the start of the student’s program of study.

• Proof of English skills is required for ESL applicants: Blanche Macdonald Centre English Assessment 21+/30, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 55+.

• If English is your primary language or you have completed a minimum of 2 years of English study, you are not required to submit proof of your English proficiency.

Admission Procedures

Students who are Canadian Citizens or have Landed Immigrant Status:

• Personal interviews are arranged with Admissions Directors to assess the applicant’s aptitude and suitability in this field, your degree of commitment to your studies, financial capability and preparedness, and your experience or knowledge of the industry. Interviews can be conducted in person, by phone or Skype.

• Please complete the online Student Application/Personal Information Form.

• Please indicate on your Application whether you require a Canada Student Loan. Please note that students applying for Student Loan funding must apply well in advance of their start date.

• Once you have been accepted into the program, it is essential that you register as early as possible. To ensure small class sizes and a high teacher-student ratio, it is necessary for the college to limit enrollment. If you wish to have a preferred program starting date, or if you are applying for Student Loan funding, advance registration is strongly advised. The Blanche Macdonald Centre has limited registration.

International Students

• If English is your primary language, then you are not required to submit proof of your English proficiency.

• If English is not your primary language but you have successfully completed a minimum of two years of full-time English study, then you are not required to submit proof of your English proficiency.

• If you do not meet the above criteria, then you are required to submit proof of English proficiency. To ensure that you are able to handle your studies in English, the College accepts TOEFL and IELTS results. If students prefer, the College also has an internal English Proficiency test available on site.

• Once you have met all the admission and financial requirements and you are accepted into the College, a letter of acceptance will be issued. It is the sole responsibility of the student to arrange for any necessary student visas or extensions.

• For International students who are interested in our International Work / Study Programs, there are Co-op Programs available. The Professional Hairstyling Co-op Program is two years long. You will attend one year of classroom study and one year of co-operative placement (work experience). You will then return to the College at the end of the two years for a final assessment.

The Blanche Macdonald Centre holds a designation certificate issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia, holds an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation and is a designated learning institution with Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).

The college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who does not meet each of these admission requirements. At the Blanche Macdonald Centre, it is important to us that you are committed to your studies, well suited to this industry, and able to handle the academic, financial and personal demands of the program. We are here to help address any of your concerns and to help you and your family as best as we can with the admissions process.

These materials and the programs and information described herein are the proprietary intellectual property of Blanche Macdonald Centre and no portion thereof may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning, downloading, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the express written permission of Blanche Macdonald Centre. Any infringement of the intellectual property rights of Blanche Macdonald Centre will result in Blanche Macdonald Centre exercising its available legal remedies without further notice.

Copyright © 2024 by Blanche Macdonald Centre, a division of Pacifique Riche Enterprises Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

PRO HAIR DIPLOMA PROGRAM - DOMESTIC

Program tuition for Domestic students

Program tuition for domestic students 2024 and onwards Tuition schedules and kit costs are in effect as of May 1, 2024 and apply to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. For international student tuition and visa applications, please refer to the separate International Student Tuition Schedule. Blanche Macdonald Centre students may be eligible for a tuition scholarship and should speak with an Admissions Director for details.

Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program | 1,400 hours | 1 year

Once you have been accepted into the Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program, a non-refundable registration fee, administration fee, an assessment fee and an initial tuition payment are required in order to secure your place in the program. All tuition and kit costs are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). For all payment options, a postdated cheque or pre-authorized credit card must be provided on the first day of class.

Following your program acceptance, the following fee payments totalling $950 (exclusive of tuition) are required on the day of enrollment:

1. A non-refundable registration fee of $250

2. An administrative fee of $550

3. An assessment fee of $150

Please select from one of the payment plans:

1. $17,500 $17,500 | Paid on day of enrollment

2. $18,500 $9,250 | Paid on day of enrollment

$9,250 | Paid on first day of class

3. $19,500 $900 | Paid on day of enrollment

$12,500 | Paid on first day of class

$6,100 | Paid 90 days (3 months) after the first day of class

4. $19,600 $900 | Paid on day of enrollment

$8,500 | Paid on first day of class

$1,275 | Paid per month for 8 months after the first day of class

Requests for a tuition payment plan change can only be approved if they are submitted within 30 days from the day of enrollment and greater than 30 days from the first day of class. Tuition payment plan changes can be made by contacting an Admissions Director. In the interest of fairness to all students, this policy is strictly adhered to. There are additional costs for books and supplies.

Professional Hair kit for the

Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program

The Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program Kit is exclusive of tuition and is charged separately. Payment for the kit is due on the first day of class. In order to receive a kit on the first day of class, the kit must be paid in full. The college reserves the right to adjust the kit content and cost when required.

$3,864 $3,450 + GST/PST | Payment is due on the first day of class

Tuition grants

To assist students, the College extends tuition grants from $1,000 to $4,000 to help offset costs for specific programs and specific start dates. Please ask your Admissions advisor about any available tuition grants.

Student loans

Government financial assistance may be available to eligible students. Loan applications are available at the College. Please complete your student loan application at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance of your desired course starting date. Private bank student loans are available through the Bank of Montreal, TD Canada Trust, Royal Bank, and more. Please check with your bank.

College financial aid advisors

It is the responsibility of the student to arrange student loan funding. Students who have already enrolled may arrange an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor at Blanche Macdonald Centre. These Financial Aid Advisors can help you with your Student Loan applications and help you with each step of the application process. These individuals are incredibly patient and kind.

Housing

It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing. Our Housing Advisors can provide resources to support you in your search for accommodation. We welcome you to refer to our Housing Guide on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/student-resources/housing

Registration details

Please call us to set up your personal appointment with an Admissions Director to review your career objectives, discuss industry career opportunities, and to tour our campuses. Class size is very limited. We are receiving applications 7 to 9 months in advance of desired course starting dates. Early registration is required to guarantee a seat in a class. Application forms can be found on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/apply

PRO HAIR DIPLOMA PROGRAM -INTERNATIONAL

Program tuition for International students

Program tuition for international students 2024 and onwards Tuition schedules and kit costs are in effect as of May 1, 2024 and apply to international students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Blanche Macdonald Centre students are eligible for a tuition scholarship and should speak with an Admissions Director for details.

Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program | 1,400 hours | 1 year

Once you have been accepted into the Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program, a non-refundable registration fee, administration fee, an assessment fee and an initial tuition payment are required in order to secure your place in the program. All tuition and kit costs are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). For all payment options, a postdated cheque or pre-authorized credit card must be provided on the first day of class.

Following your program acceptance, the following fee payments totalling $1,700 (exclusive of tuition) are required on the day of enrollment:

1. A non-refundable registration fee of $1,000

2. An administrative fee of $550

3. An assessment fee of $150

Please select from one of the payment plans:

1. $26,500 $26,500 | Paid on day of enrollment

2. $28,500 $12,500 | Paid on day of enrollment

$12,500 | Paid on first day of class

$3,500 | Paid 90 days (3 months) after the first day of class

3. $29,500 $9,000 | Paid on day of enrollment

$12,500 | Paid on first day of class

$1,000 | Paid per month for 8 months after the first day of class

Any requests for a tuition payment plan change can only be approved if they are submitted within 30 days from the day of enrollment and greater than 30 days from the first day of class. Tuition payment plan changes can be made by contacting an Admissions Director. In the interest of fairness to all students, this policy is strictly adhered to. There are additional costs for books and supplies.

Professional Hairstyling Co-op Diploma Program | 2 years

This program consists of 1 year of study and 1 additional year of co-op work experience. The fee below is to be paid in addition to the program tuition:

Co-op Tuition $3,000 | Paid on day of enrollment

Professional Hair kit

The Professional Hairstyling Diploma Program Kit is a separate and additional charge from the program tuition. The kit must be paid for in full on or before the first day of class in order for the student to receive it for the first day of class. Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to change the kit’s cost, contents, and the suppliers of its contents as necessary.

$3,864 $3,450 + GST/PST | Payment is due on the first day of class

Tuition grants

Tuition grants may be availalbe from $1,000 to $4,000 for specific programs and specific start dates. Please ask your Admissions advisor about any available tuition grants.

Housing

It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure their own housing. Our Housing Advisors can provide resources to support you in your search for accommodation. We welcome you to refer to our Housing Guide on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/student-resources/housing

Registration details

Please call us to set up your personal appointment with an Admissions Director to review your career objectives, discuss industry career opportunities, and to tour our campuses. Class size is very limited. We are receiving applications 7 to 9 months in advance of desired course starting dates. Early registration is required to guarantee a seat in a class.

Application forms can be found on our website: blanchemacdonald.com/apply

Note: Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to change course curriculum, content, program outlines, schedules, supplies, kit contents and kits, instructors, tuition and facilities without notice. Blanche Macdonald Centre is a wholly owned division of Pacifique Riche Enterprises Ltd.

BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE

• Full-time Pro Hair Diploma program, 1400 hours, 1 year

• Part-time Hair Foundations Diploma program, 600 hours, 6 months or 1 year

• Full-time or Part-time Barbering Diploma programs, 600 hours or 250 hours

IMPORTANT

ESTABLISHED IN 1960, THE BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUALLY INNOVATE AND EVOLVE.

AS SUCH, THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO UPDATE AND CHANGE CURRICULUM, COURSE OFFERINGS, KIT CONTENTS, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, FACULTY, AND TUITION FEES WITHOUT NOTICE.

The Blanche Macdonald Centre holds a designation certificate issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia, holds an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation and is a designated learning institution with Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).

The college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who does not meet each of these admission requirements. At the Blanche Macdonald Centre, it is important to us that you are committed to your studies, well suited to this industry, and able to handle the academic, financial and personal demands of the program. We are here to help address any of your concerns and to help you and your family as best as we can with the admissions process.

These materials and the programs and information described herein are the proprietary intellectual property of Blanche Macdonald Centre and no portion thereof may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning, downloading, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the express written permission of Blanche Macdonald Centre. Any infringement of the intellectual property rights of Blanche Macdonald Centre will result in Blanche Macdonald Centre exercising its available legal remedies without further notice.

Copyright © 2024 by Blanche Macdonald Centre, a division of Pacifique Riche Enterprises Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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