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Full-time Studies

Spa and Salon Studies

Related Programs - See: Culinary Studies - CFWI, Hospitality and Tourism

Spa and salon industries have become a welcome relief to the fast-paced lifestyles of today’s world. More women – and men – are looking for a timeout, an escape from their hectic routine.

The spa and salon industries are booming like never before. Prospects for satisfying employment and career advancement in these industries are better than ever, locally and world-wide.

If your dreams include a flexible, stable, and lively career and if you would like to showcase your creativity, have fun, and earn fame and good money, then a career in the spa and salon industries may be right for you.

Our highly recognized instructors maintain a fine balance between both theory and practical experiences allowing our graduates to meet and exceed industry standards.

Students are empowered to hone their operational and managerial skills on campuses' Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara Waters Spa and the Niagara College Hair Salon.

Note that the Start Dates listed below indicate in which academic terms a program may generally be offered. Please consult the Program Availability section for current intake status for all full-time programs (post secondary certificates and diplomas / graduate certificates / bachelor degrees).

Post-Secondary ProgramsLengthStart DateCampus
Esthetician2 YearsSeptember, January
NOTL
Hairstyling Techniques1 YearSeptember, JanuaryMaid of the Mist
Apprenticeship ProgramsLengthStart DateCampus
Hairstylist - Apprenticeship2 to 2.5 YearsSeptemberMaid of the Mist

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** Indicates a competitive program

A program is considered competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number required to fill the program. The list of competitive programs varies from year to year. If a given program is denoted as being competitive, it will be noted as such on the program availability sheet and will also be noted (**) as being competitive on the program listings.