A Message From the Director. Thank you for your interest in our school. If you decide to join us, you will find that we have created one of the most thorough and comprehensive Barbering courses available. During your first month here, working exclusively with mannequins in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, you will learn the basics of cutting, sectioning, and angles of elevation; shampooing, draping, and blow-drying for short and long hair; and basic colour application techniques. In your second month, you will join our more advanced students on the shop floor. During this main phase of the program, our highly skilled instructors will guide you through a wide range of advanced barbering skills including: tapering (fades), modern trend cuts (including fauxhawks and texturized cuts), razor cuts, hair lines, face shape analysis, trimming and shaping beards and moustaches, and full facial shaves with hot towels and massage. Barbering theory is taught in a casual classroom setting through lecture, Q&A, with key notes supplied throughout. Multiple teaching approaches are used to support different learning styles and to help ensure individual student success. New courses are ready for you to start every month and job placement assistance is available to all graduates.
Martin Constable
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements as stated in our Enrolment and Admissions Policy. For a copy of this policy, please see the Required Policies Handbook for Students, or visit our website at www.londonschool.ca.
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London School Course Outline. Barbering Diploma Program Our old school barbering program provides students with a thorough grounding in the foundations of men’s hair design and personal grooming. During the first five weeks of the course, students will work in a classroom environment on mannequins and models. Core content areas include: basic cutting, sectioning, and angles of elevation, shampooing, draping, blow-drying for short and long hair, and basic colour application techniques. During the latter portion of the course, students are introduced to a wide range of advanced barbering skills including: tapering (fades), business cuts, longer men’s cuts, modern trend cuts (including fauxhawks and texturized cuts), razor cuts, hair lines, face shape analysis, trimming and shaping beards and moustaches, and full facial shaves with hot towels and massage.
Hours of Instruction 6 Months
600 Hours
Monday to Friday: 9–5:00
Tuition Tuition Fees Payable in monthly Instalments of
$7850.00 $1225/month
Materials Required Student Kit
$1400.00 + tax
Evaluation 7 Theory Exams 16 Practical Assessments Passing Grade
Evening Course Option Our evening program takes 7 months to complete. Classes are: Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday to Thursday: 5:30PM to 9:30PM
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Demonstrate blow-drying with movement using at least two different kinds of brushes
Demonstrate the shaping of hairlines and perimeter edging for short men’s cuts
Demonstrate finishing and styling techniques, making use of various kinds of professional grooming and styling aids
Demonstrate the use of clippers – freehand, clipper-over-comb and with the use of clipper guides
Design and complete a short men’s haircut incorporating graduation and tapering techniques
Demonstrate a full facial shave with hot towels and massage
Design and complete a traditional men’s business cut
Demonstrate colour application techniques for permanent and semi-permanent colour
Design and complete a modern trend men’s haircut incorporating texturizing and disconnection
Design and complete perm wraps for men’s short hair and longer hair cuts
Design and complete a longer length men’s haircut incorporating layering and texturizing techniques
Demonstrate blended scissor-over-comb, and tapering techniques
Our Aim
Theory Course Content The theory component of the Old School Barbering program is delivered during the first half of the day on Tuesdays throughout the entire duration of the course. The curriculum is derived from and covers all major aspects of the Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering textbook. Theory classes are conducted in a casual classroom setting. Lectures are enhanced with key notes supplied through overhead projection, and discussion is encouraged throughout. At the conclusion of each chapter, students are assessed through written examinations. In addition to the basic textbook theory, classes are held covering some of the latest innovations in product and chemical technology. These classes take the form of periodic in-class seminars and are often taughtbyvisitingprofessionalsfromwithintheprofessional Barberingindustry
At London School, we are committed to providing quality instruction in hairdressing, aesthetics, nail technology and barbering. In addition, we are committed to helping students attain their career goals and to preparing them to pass any applicable CIABC exams. In the Barbering program, it is our goal that every student leaves the school having received in depth training in every major aspect of the Barbering industry. Our instructors endeavour to combine their years of experience and knowledge, bringing to the students the techniques of such educators as Irvine Rusk, Toni and Guy, Trevor Sorbie, Vidal Sassoon, and Pivot Point International.
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Our Hairdressing program provides students with a thorough grounding in the foundations of hair design. Content areas include: haircutting, perming, and styling techniques. During the latter half of the course, students are introduced to the world of advanced hair design. Students will learn a wide range of advanced hairdressing skills including: precision haircutting (advanced design and shape), texturizing, multidimensional haircolouring, foiling techniques, advanced perming techniques, and numerous advanced styling techniques.
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Our Aesthetics program provides students with thorough training in Skin Care, Manicure and Nail Technology, and the basic principles of Make-up Artistry. As well, students will become familiar with the use of all tools and equipment involved in the delivery and application of professional spa services. Overall, you will find that we have created what is perhaps the most thorough and comprehensive Aesthetics course available. In a relaxed and friendly environment you will learn Facials, Advanced Facials, and Advanced Skin Analysis; Swedish, Hot Stone and Lymphatic Massage; Waxing, Body Wraps and Scrubs; Aromatherapy, Make-Up, Spa Manicure & Pedicure, and Electrolysis. Nail Art and Artificial Nails are optional.
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Our Aesthetics program provides students with thorough training in Skin Care, Manicure and Nail Technology, and the basic principles of Make-up Artistry. As well, students will become familiar with the use of all tools and equipment involved in the delivery and application of professional spa services. Overall, you will find that we have created what is perhaps the most thorough and comprehensive Aesthetics course available. In a relaxed and friendly environment you will learn Facials, Advanced Facials, and Advanced Skin Analysis; Swedish, Hot Stone and Lymphatic Massage; Waxing, Body Wraps and Scrubs; Aromatherapy, Make-Up, Spa Manicure & Pedicure, and Electrolysis. Nail Art and Artificial Nails are optional.
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London School of Hairdressing and Aesthetics was established in 1980 by Mandy Constable. Mandy was originally trained in the fashion district of London, England. Her decision to open a school in Vancouver was based, in part, on a realisation that there seemed to be a lack of quality training for potential hairdressers in the city. As a result, Mandy decided to sell her controlling interest in a successful Vancouver salon to open a new kind of hairdressing school. In its earliest years, London School offered only one program: full-time hairdressing. Since then, the school’s operations have expanded to include aesthetics and nail technology. In 1980, Mandy opened her doors on Hastings Street to six full-time hairdressing students. At that time, the school occupied approximately 1,500 square feet and Mandy was the Administrative Director and sole instructor. By 1983, the school had grown to the point that two other instructors were needed and Martin Constable joined Mandy as full-time Administrative Director of the school. Today, the school opens its doors to an average of one hundred students per year, employs six instructors, and occupies approximately 6,000 square feet of commercial space in the historic Lyric Theatre building on Pender Street in Vancouver.
About the Instructors: Barbering & Hairdressing
KURT
London School is thrilled to have a male Barbering Instructor of such caliber. Kurt started out in the industry in Ottawa and has a license in Hairdressing and Barbering. Kurt has worked as the Head Barber at one of the best barbershops in Vancouver, Momentum, and is now calling Bangtown his home when he’s not rocking it behind a chair at London School. Our students love his sense of humour and they’re always excited to learn what he has to teach.
Nalisha is constantly creating works of art with dynamic colour, extensions, weaves and high fashion photography make-up. She is regularly called NALISHA upon to assist in local fashion and film shoots. This talented Hairdresser is also skilled in special effects makeup artistry; not only that, but she finds herself very busy during the wedding season working as a freelance wedding stylist. The skills she brings to London School are valuable.
ROSA
Rosa is an internationally certified instructor and advanced stylist who has spent her 25 years in the industry travelling as an educator and platform artist for various internationally recognized product manufacturers. She has worked as an educator at top schools in the Greater Vancouver area. Rosa leads the hairdressing team with confidence and integrity. Her theory classes are thoroughly educational and entertaining; the other departments are often caught listening in on her classes.
SILVANA
With over 27 years of experience, Silvana is an accomplished Barber. She comes from a long line of Barbers, as generations before her have also thrived in the industry. Though her passion lies with barbering, she is also a qualified Hairdresser with advanced training from some of the worlds most recognized educators. Her immense background allows her to blend Old School Barbering techniques with modern Dimensional Cutting.
ZORA
Zora is a brilliant Hairdresser with skills that are astounding students, as well as staff daily. Zora trained and worked in Europe and was a successful salon owner before moving to Canada with her family. Zora guides the barbering and hairdressing students through the beginning phase of their program and prepares them to work in the school’s salon. She is stunningly brilliant with creating new and inventive up-do’s and rocks with precision cutting.
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KERRY
Kerry is a brilliant Aesthetician, Nail Technician, Makeup Artist, Manager, and Salon owner. She found her passion in the creative aspects of Aesthetics, Nails, and Makeup Artisty. As an Instructor, she has taught many of the best Nail Technicians in Vancouver, including winners of the IBS Nail Competitions, one of the most recognized competition amongst Nail Technicians.
KALEN
Kalin initially studied Nail Technology with us at London School and expanded her repertoire from Laser Hair removal, Lash extensions, Advanced Make-up Artistry, and so much more. Kalin is a woman of many interests and skills and has a deep belief in higher education. She is constantly learning, and through her advancement in knowledge, she strives to give the students an incredibly thorough education in all facets of the industry and beyond.
ALECIA
Alecia is one of our top London School alumni and has experience working in various settings from relaxing day spas to funky chic nail salons, behind the scenes on fashion runways, and freelancing for creative photoshoots and projects. She is passionate about skin care, podiatry, avante-garde makeup, and hand-painted and 3D nail art. She is driven to share her comprehensive knowledge with her students.
At London School... We offer comprehensive, professional courses that lead to industry certification and employment in hairdressing, barbering, aesthetics and nail technology. All of our instructors combine their years of professional industry experience to ensure that all our students receive the best possible training in their chosen field of study.
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