Professional Hair Foundations

Blanche MacDonald Centre’s Professional Hair Foundations Program will transform students into an industry-ready hair professional. Under the mentorship of award-winning instructors students will gain a broad set of tools and techniques, learn fundamental business skills, and develop the confidence and creativity to succeed in the competitive hair industry.

Students in the Professional Hair Foundations Program will be fast-tracked to the salon floor by being equipped with the fundamental skills for cutting, colouring and chemical treatments, along with essential industry and business knowledge. Each level involves a curated mix of theory, workshops, practical work, and real-life experience. Students will take part in professional photo shoots to capture their work, which they will use to build an industry-standard portfolio. Students will explore the fundamentals of the business, coaching in client relations, resumé building, networking and retail strategies. The Blanche MacDonald Centre’s state-of-the-art professional salon, students will develop proven technical ability while building a client base that will follow them throughout their career.

With the progressive curriculum, students will have the flexibility and fluidity to move between salon, platform, competition, editorial, runway, television production studio and film set. These are transferable skills that can take stylist’s career to the local, national or international level.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals.
• Colour.
• Chemical technology.
• Salon-readiness training.