Hair Stylist - Calgary Academy of Cosmetology & Massage School Nails

1-403-453-8200

Hairstyling or Barbering

NIWE Academy guides students through the journey to become a licensed Hairstylist or Barber in Alberta. Our 1400 hour Diploma Program sets up students to successfully complete the period 1 and period 2 governmental examination, receive an Alberta Journeypersons License and qualify for Red Seal Examination.
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To become a licensed Hairstylist or Barber in Alberta, each Diploma Program requires 1,400 in school hours. After successful completion of the governments period 1 and period 2 examination you will receive your Alberta journeypersons Licence and will qualify for Red Seal Examination which will allow you to work anywhere in Canada.

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Our 1400 Hour (35 Week) Hairstyling

To become a licensed Hairstylist in Alberta, each Diploma Program requires 1400 in school hours and 1400 on the job apprenticeship hours for a total of 2800 hours for each program. After successful completion of the governments period 1 and period 2 examination you will receive your Alberta journeypersons Licence and will qualify for Red Seal Examination which will allow you to work anywhere in Canada.

Alberta journeypersons Licence and will qualify for Red Seal Examination which will allow you to work anywhere in Canada.

Flexible Program Options

2019 Classes

September 16th (Full Time)

October 7th (Part Time)

Why Hair Styling?

The industry of Hairstyling offer a world of creativity and flexibility like no other. NIWE Academy wants to introduce you to a personalized art that will have you continuously learning, growing, and creating throughout your career. Not only does Hairstyling and Barbering provide the ability to work flexible hours and in an abundance of different locations, it is essentially recession proof! Hairstyling is the career that shines in its opportunity to connect with others and offer a fun and necessary service to the world! If you’re looking for a career or perhaps a new skill that opens many exciting and fresh doors, give us a call us at 1-403-453-8200 to inquire more about Hairstyling!

Our Curriculum

Hair Cutting & Barbering — Basic to advanced from short to long cuts for woman and men including fades, hair tattooing, and shaving.
Hairstyling Techniques — Basic to advanced including blow-dry, wet sets, up-do’s, hair extensions, braiding, short and long hair styling techniques.
Hair Colouring — Basic to advanced including today's trends with Balayage, Ombre, Sombre, foil weaved and panelled highlighting techniques exclusively using La bioEsthetique Paris.
Texturizing — Chemical restructuring.
Salon Business — Intensive business training for employees, independent and everything you need to know to open your own salon commercially or at home.

Financing/Requirements

Government Grants, Student Loans & 0% Financing Alberta Student Loans

19 years or older with all provinces with the exception of Alberta.

GED or Highschool Diploma

Why NIWE Is Your Desired Choice

NIWE Academy offers some of the most competitive tuition among all licensed institutions in Alberta. Not only will you also receive one-on-one instruction with our seasoned industry professionals (experienced in both business and the beauty industry), we also offer lifetime professional advice for all graduates upon request. NIWE Academy’s attentive and inclusive approach guides you every step of the way, from theory to practice, to ensure that you pass your government exams with flying colours and the highest possible marks. Tutoring and job placement assistance is also available to assist in shaping you into a colourful and professional hairstylist! NIWE Academy teaches using Pivot Point’s Learn About Beauty on-line program, which includes the provision of tablets and laptops, to assist in creating an innovative and unique learning environment. Full Stylist Kit will also be provided—ensuring all you need to succeed will be right at your fingertips!