Diploma in Hair Stylist

Fanshawe College

London, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Hair Stylist is a diploma in Applied Professions & Services programme taught at Fanshawe College in London, Canada. The programme runs for 48 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 36,447 per total (CAD 8,856 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Applied Professions & Services
Duration: 48 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 8,856 / total
International tuition: CAD 36,447 / total

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

You’ll be part of a supportive and nurturing environment where you are encouraged to reach your potential as an emerging stylist. Of course, we know it’s difficult to succeed in the fast-paced world of hair styling without a strong foundation in commercial practices. That’s why you’ll take classes like Introduction to Business Processes and Human Relations for the Salon Business so that you understand how marketing, accounting, and client relations can improve your success. You may even decide to follow other graduates and start your own business! With the mandatory apprenticeship aspect of the diploma, you’ll be able to decide if you want to find employment in hair salons, spas, or other businesses.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic entry requires an OSSD, or equivalent, or mature-applicant status; applicants without a diploma may qualify via the ACE Grade 12 Equivalency Certificate. Any Grade 12 English (C or U) is recommended, non-mandatory preparation. English proficiency for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53 with no skill below 45, CAEL 60 with no band below 50, or Duolingo 105 with no sub-score below 95. When applications exceed available spaces, Fanshawe gives preference to Ontario permanent residents, then to applications received by February 1, then to academic achievement; no portfolio or interview is listed.

Application Details

Start Date: Full-time starts currently open to domestic applicants: September 2026 (Woodstock) — waitlisted; January 2027 (Woodstock) — waitlisted. Starts open to international applicants: September 2026 (Woodstock); January 2027 (Woodstock). (Listed on the Fanshawe program page, checked 6 September 2026.)
Application Deadline: Fanshawe publishes no deadline specific to this program — these are the college-wide dates. Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027 for Fall 2027 entry (the cycle opened 26 September 2026), and applications arriving after it are assessed in order of receipt until the program fills. Offers to non-competitive programs begin going out 1 November 2026, competitive-program offers are sent by 30 March, and 1 May 2027 is the usual deadline to accept an offer. International applicants apply directly to Fanshawe (CAD 100 fee) and have no single published cut-off date; instead, proof of study-permit approval is due 9 December 2026 for a January 2027 start and 5 April 2027 for a May 2027 start, with all admission conditions cleared by 15 December 2026 and 15 April 2027 respectively.

About Fanshawe College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 43,000
Programs: 247
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Hair Stylist award?

Fanshawe College awards a Diploma in the field of Applied Professions & Services on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Hair Stylist take?

The programme runs for 48 weeks.

How much does Diploma in Hair Stylist cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 36,447 per total (CAD 8,856 per total for local students).

Can Diploma in Hair Stylist be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Fanshawe College.

What language is Diploma in Hair Stylist taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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