PART-TIME PROGRAMS
Versailles Academy of Make-Up Arts, Esthetics, Hair
Part-Time Hair, Esthetic and Make-Up Courses
At Versailles Academy, we offer students endless opportunities for growth. Whether you're currently working in the industry or just looking to try your hand at something new, there's a course for you. Many courses are offered in the evening, and students benefit from smaller class sizes that are more conducive to personal attention.
Schedules for part-time courses can be totally customized to accommodate the student’s availability, day or evening.
Course Start Date
For course start dates, please enquire with the Director of Admissions.
Make-up Artistry
- Course start dates: February, July and September
- Course duration: 39 hours
- Tuition: $2295
This accelerated 33-hour course is usually taught in the evenings. The program emphasizes technique and practical application and provides an excellent background in the make-up industry. Students are encouraged to create their personal portfolio during the program.
Skin cleansing techniques
Day make-up
False Lashes & Winged Liner
Brows
Evening make-up; soft and bold
smokey eye techniques
Corrective make-up concepts;
highlight & contour
Colour Photo make-up
Wedding make-up
Runway make-up
Fantasy make-up
Television and film make-up
Mature Skin make-up
HD Photography make-up
Black & White Photo make-up
Men's make-up
Editorial High Fashion make-up
Introduction to SPFX Injury Effects
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Advanced Special Effects Make-up
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
An excellent introduction to the fascinating world of advanced make-up. The advanced program will cover a wide variety of topics. Bring your camera to take before and after pictures of your work. Your pictures will later provide a great theatre portfolio. Topics covered are aging, witches, cats, injury effects (such as burns, cuts and scars), hair placement, ballerina and kabuki theatre. A study of film icons and historical beauty through the ages.
Facial Techniques
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 39 hours
- Tuition: $2995
This is an in-depth program featuring the Versailles Academy facial techniques. Included in this unique curriculum is the complete facial massage, the twelve cleansing manipulations and different facial treatments. A study of the histology of the skin, skin types, and ingredient and product information will be covered. Practical experience with facial equipment will be offered throughout the course. Facials have become an important beauty service enjoyed by thousands of women. Learn this valuable skill with the Versailles estheticians.
Advanced Facial Techniques
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
Offered only to graduates of the facial or esthetician program, this unique curriculum will advance and update your facial technique. Lymphatic drainage, galvanic and aromatherapy treatments as well as an advanced acupressure massage are taught. Also included are eye treatments, neck treatments and the use of serums.
Manicure
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
A fifteen hour program teaching the timeless art of manicuring. Topics covered are hand and nail diseases, classic manicure, French manicure, spa manicure, hand peeling, hot stone massage, hot oil treatment and paraffin wax treatment. Models are provided for practical experience throughout the program.
Medical Facial and Skin Care Therapy
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 39 hours
- Tuition: $3495
Offered only to graduates of the facial or esthetician program, this unique curriculum will train you to perform medical esthetic services utilizing the latest technology in products and equipment. Expect to learn medical terminology and the business aspects of working in a medical environment.
Microdermabrasion
Enzyme and peel alternatives
Chemical peels
LED light therapy
Micro current
Non-surgical face lifting
Ultrasound technology
Advanced skin care products
Sun protection products
Post-treatment mineral make-up
Pre- and post-treatment care
Medical terminology for fillers and injectables
Demo of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) procedures
Waxing
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
Hair removal is one of the most important services offered in today's beauty salon. This in depth private 15-hour program will teach the student hair removal by hot wax and lukewarm wax methods. Demonstration and practical technique are emphasized in this private program. Learn with the experts this valuable skill.
Pedicure
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
A fifteen hour private program teaching the important salon skill of pedicuring. This is a service that is highly in demand in all beauty salons. Curriculum includes foot diseases, anatomy of the foot, hot stone massage, classic pedicure and spa pedicure. Models are provided throughout the course for practical experience.
Gel Nail Techniques
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
The gel nail program is a fifteen hour private course providing a detailed study of wearable artificial
nails. Students will learn how to enhance and extend nails using shellac, gel polish and dip nail
techniques.
Back and Body Massage
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
A private fifteen hour curriculum to teach the student a full body massage. Relaxation movements
are practiced for the scalp, back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, legs and feet. Program will
include Swedish massage techniques, hot stone techniques, essential oils and wooden
therapeutic lignum instruments.
Back and Body Treatments
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
A private fifteen hour curriculum to teach the student a variety of back and body treatments to
promote detoxification, sense of well-being, improved circulation and skin texture. Students will learn
how to perform Back Cleansing Treatment, Body Polish with Sea Salt Glow Treatments, Mud and
Algae Wrap Treatments and Firming Bust Treatments.
Private Hairstyling Individual Programs
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours/each
- Tuition: $1095/each
These courses are offered both as refresher/update programs for licenced professionals or as personal interest courses.
- Basic haircutting refresher
- Advanced cutting
- Advanced perming
- Advanced colouring
- Glamour hairstyling
IPL Intense Pulsed Light Techniques
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 25 hours
- Tuition: $2295
Learn about hair removal and reduction, skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, vascular facial lesions and pigmented spots, acne and epidermal lesions, and acne treatments. Develop perfect control technique using our new state-of-the-art iPulse IPL Intense Pulsed Light machine.
Sugaring Hair Removal
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 15 hours
- Tuition: $1095
For centuries, Middle Eastern women have used natural paste made of sugar and lemon to painlessly remove facial and body hair. Learn this unique and proven, all natural technique with our hands-on course.
Eyelash Extension
- Course start date: please enquire
- Course duration: 12 - 15 hours
- Cost: $1095 (includes kit and manual)
Learn how to apply eyelash extensions. This is a popular new service for creating longer and thicker eyelashes. The eyelashes are extended by applying a combination of faux mink and silk lashes
directly onto existing natural eyelashes, one lash at a time. This program combines both theory and
practical application. Students can practice on each other and models to experience both
perspectives as a professional and client.
Topics Covered:
- Product overview
- Sanitation and safety
- Client consultation
- Contraindications
- Application, fill and removal of lashes
- Potential annual revenue and more
Hollywood Dreams
"I am a proud graduate of the Professional Makeup Artistry Program at Versailles Academy. After graduating I successfully started my own Makeup business leading me to multiple opportunities in the last couple years. Some examples of my success would be appearing on Daytime Ottawa, doing makeup on set for Bell TV, and being a part of literally all of Ottawa's Local Horror shorts and films. I have made a name for myself here in Ottawa and hope to use my skills and qualifications from Versailles to move on to bigger, better Hollywood dreams."
- Alina Sauve, Make-Up Artistry & Advanced Make-Up Artistry Graduate, July 2015
