Hairstyling Certificate is a certificate in Applied Professions & Services programme offered by Portage College in Lac La Biche, Canada. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 31,445 per year (CAD 10,482 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Applied Professions & Services
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 10,482 / year
International tuition: CAD 31,445 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This eight-month certificate trains hair professionals in a balance of technical, creative, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills for salon work. Delivered in person at the Lac La Biche campus across fall and winter semesters, the program covers haircutting, hair colouring techniques including balayage, highlights, lowlights and fashion colours, chemical texturizing, formal styling, hair extensions, barbering techniques and salon operations, taught through a combination of theory and hands-on practical training in small classes. The program suits students who want direct salon-floor skills alongside the business basics needed to eventually run their own practice. It is recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, and the certificate is open to both domestic and international students. Graduates can pursue journeyperson certification and Red Seal credentials, opening opportunities to work in salons across Canada or to build an independent, home-based hairstyling business with flexible scheduling.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires English Language Arts 10-2 and Math 10-3, or provincial high-school equivalencies assessed against the college's chart, which it describes as a guide rather than a strict conversion. Applicants who fall short of these prerequisites may pursue placement testing after submitting an application to Student Services. The programme page directs applicants to Portage College's general English Language Proficiency requirement, met by IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 54, CAEL 60 with no component below 50, or Duolingo 105, or an approved exemption. No criminal record check, immunization, interview, or work-experience condition is stated for domestic applicants. The programme accepts international students under DLI #0111010246767, though it is not eligible for post-graduation work-permit purposes.
Application Details
Start Date:August
Application Deadline:Domestic deadline August 15, 2027; international deadline May 15, 2027 with a study-permit deadline of August 1, 2027; program starts August 23, 2027.
