Versailles Academy offers
a Hairstyling program with one clear goal - individualized, cutting
edge training directed at quick, successful access to the job
market. Our students are considered our clients. Their success
in the workforce is a direct reflection of our success as educators.
UPDATE: To increase your value in the beauty
industry, we have now added our Make-Up Artistry program to the
curriculum at no extra charge. You will graduate with two diplomas! |
In a competitive market,
why should you choose Versailles Academy? Our convenient location,
our modern premises and new equipment, and our youthful approach
and enthusiasm make us the obvious choice. We are confident that
when you compare Versailles Academy to other schools, you will
discover that your successful career in Hairdressing should start
with us!
44 weeks full-time.
Course starts in August.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Poise ~ Posture ~Ethics
~ Personality Development ~ Life Skills ~ Communication ~ Nutrition
~ Human Relations ~ Sanitation ~ Sterilization ~ Bacteriology.
THE HAIR: Properties ~ Composition ~ Growth ~ Hair Analysis ~ Scalp and Hair Care ~ Product Knowledge ~ Hair Loss.
HAIRSTYLING: Updo's ~ Braids ~ Blow-Dry Styling ~ Curling Techniques ~ Roller Setting ~ Comb Outs ~ Pincurls ~ Fingerwaves ~ Advanced Blow-Dry Techniques ~ Scalp Treatment ~ Styling Wigs and Artificial Hair ~ Corn Rowing ~ Braided Extensions/Weaving ~ Glue In Extensions.
HAIRCUTTING: Basic: Blunt Cut ~ Classic Bob
Cut ~ Long Layer Cut ~ Even Layer Cut ~ Basic Techniques ~ Draping
Techniques.
Advanced: Clipper Cuts ~ Wedged Cuts ~ Blending ~ Razor
Cuts ~ New and Advanced Techniques.
PERMING: Basic:
Perm Wraps ~ Basic Wrapping Techniques.
Advanced: Long and Short Hair Creative Perms ~ Piggyback
and Spiral Wraps ~ Chemical Hair Relaxing ~ Soft Curl Perming.
HAIRCOLOURING: Basic: Colour Applications ~
Methods ~ Highlighting.
Advanced: Application of Lightener ~ Freehand ~ Foiling
~ 3 Dimensional Colour ~ Special Effects ~ Tri-Colour Techniques ~ Colour and Cut Competition.
MAKE-UP ARTISTRY: Skin Cleansing Techniques ~ Basic Make-up ~ Day Make-Up ~ Eye Styles ~ Evening Make-Up / Glamour Techniques ~ Corrective Make-Up Concepts ~ Colour Photo Make-Up ~ Wedding Make-Up ~ TV and Film Make-Up ~ Video Make-Up ~ Mature Make-Up ~ Black and White Photo Make-Up ~ Racial and Cultural Beauty Concepts ~ Men's Make-Up ~ Fashion Show Make-Up ~ Fantasy Make-Up with ICON Cosmetics ~ Personal Portfolio Development.
MANICURING: Hand and Nail Diseases ~ Classic Manicure ~ French Manicure ~ Hand Peeling ~ Hot Oil Treatment ~ Paraffin Wax Treatment.
SALON MANAGEMENT: Customer Service ~ Business Procedures ~ How To Start Your Own Business ~ Career Counselling ~ Resume Writing ~ Job Interview Skills ~ Communication Skills ~ Salon Trends and Management.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Refresher courses in Basic Cutting ~ Advanced Cutting, Perming and Haircolouring.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Guest speakers include experts in the beauty trade and its related fields, medical specialists and technical reps from various haircare and make-up lines. Field trips are ongoing.
JOB SHADOWING: Structured, on-going program of co-op placement in the beauty field. Mentors from Ottawa's top salons and spas participate in demonstrations and lectures.
Our Professional Hairstylists are specialists in hair care... from styling and cutting, to perms, highlights, colouring and conditioning.
