Hair Art Design Program

Train in cutting, colour, and styling—right in downtown Vancouver.

This is a hands-on, in-person program built for modern salon and styling careers. Over 7 months, you’ll train in a professional salon environment, developing the skill, consistency, and confidence to work with clients.

Program Overview

What You Learn

Build a complete foundation in professional hairstyling:

  • Cutting techniques and precision

  • Colour theory and application

  • Styling, finishing, and braiding

  • Working with all hair types

  • Consultation and client communication

  • Salon workflow and professional standards

  • BELLAMI extension methods: Tape-Ins, K-Tips, I-Tips, and Wefts

You graduate with versatile, job-ready skills for modern salon environments.

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How You Train

Train in a professional salon environment designed to reflect real work settings:

  • Start cutting hair in your first week

  • Live instructor demonstrations

  • Guided, hands-on services

  • Real-time feedback and coaching

  • Work on real clients

  • Built-in work experience

  • Small class sizes for personalized support

This is practical training—not theory-based learning.

What Makes This Different

  • Salon-focused from day one
    Training reflects how real salons operate, with an emphasis on repetition, consistency, and client work

  • Built on technical skill and consistency
    Develop precision through structured, hands-on practice

  • Confidence through real client experience
    Work with clients throughout your training to build comfort and professionalism

  • Career-ready training
    Graduate prepared to work in salons or begin building your own client base

Program Details

  • Financial options: Merit-based tuition awards, flexible payment plans, and government student loans are available for those who qualify. Our Admissions Advisors can walk you through your options.

    See international student tuition here.

    Program Costs:

    • Application Fee: $250

    • Course Materials: $3,810

    • Beauty Supply Kit: $350 (estimated)

    • Media Makeup Supply Kit: $150 (estimated)

    • Location: Downtown Vancouver

    • Format: In-person, hands-on training

    • Time Commitment: 20 hours/week (2.5 days/week)

    • Total Length: 8 months (includes 2 weeks of scheduled breaks)

    • Program Hours: 580

    • Weeks of Education: 29 weeks

    • Class Size: Maximum 16 students

    • Credential: Certificate

    We offer flexible schedules for busy lives and multiple intakes throughout the year. An Admissions Advisors can help you select the best schedule and start date for you.

    This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

  • Graduates are prepared to pursue opportunities across multiple areas of the makeup industry, including:

    • Bridal and event makeup

    • Fashion and editorial

    • Film and television

    • Special effects makeup

    • Freelance artistry

    • Retail and brand representation

    The goal isn’t to lock you into one path—it’s to give you the range to choose.

  • To enroll, applicants must meet JCI’s General Admission Requirements.

TALK TO AN ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

  • "My experience with JCI has been nothing short of incredible. After working at New York Fashion Week, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I couldn’t have had that opportunity without JCI’s support. The team went above and beyond to help make it happen, and I’m so thankful for the encouragement and belief they showed in me. I’m proud to represent a school that genuinely invests in its students and their success. I’ll continue to recommend JCI to anyone pursuing their dreams in this industry because they make them possible."

    — Abby Wren Artistry, Graduate

  • "I knew JCI was the school for me because the vibe felt so personal. Everyone was so kind, we shared so many laughs, and I made lifelong friends. I discovered things I didn’t even know existed in the makeup world, and I still use that knowledge to this very day"

    — Krista Hahn, Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-fi Makeup

  • "Attending JCI was a transformative experience. The instructor expertise and passion for the craft made learning enjoyable and grounding. I gained invaluable hands-on experience and confidence to pursue a career in makeup artistry. Thank you JCI for providing such a top-notch education."

    — Simronjit / Makeup Artistry Graduate

Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes. Merit-based tuition awards are available for qualifying students. Government student loans may also be available depending on eligibility. Our admissions team can walk you through your options.

  • This program is delivered on a full-time schedule (20 hours/week) with in-person training in downtown Vancouver. We offer flexible schedules that support busy lives. Exact class times may vary by intake. Speak with our admissions team to find the upcoming schedule that works best for you.

  • Graduates receive a Cerftificate in Multimedia Makeup Artistry, along with a professional portfolio developed throughout the program.

  • No. This program is fully in-person. Makeup is a hands-on skill, and training in a studio environment with real-time instructor feedback is essential to building professional-level ability.

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