TOP HAIR SCHOOL IN BURLINGTON ONTARIO

Start Your Career
as a Professional Hairstylist

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The Hair Xtacy Academy Advantage

Burlington's Premier Hair School – Launching
Careers Since 2016

1-on-1 Mentorship

No crowded classrooms. Our strictly limited class sizes guarantee maximum hands-on instruction from elite, award-winning experts. Your success starts here - guaranteed.

Practical Training

Work with real clients in the Academy Salon under the supervision of master instructors. Students starting in September typically build real client experience by February, giving you valuable confidence before graduation.

Build a Following

You'll have the opportunity to work with your own clients right on the salon floor. Start building your personal portfolio and establishing a client base before you even graduate.

Stylists' Career Path

Dedicated students demonstrating exceptional skill and commitment can earn paid assistant positions while enrolled, transition into the Graduate Salon, and advance directly to career opportunities at Meloo Salon.

Guidance you can trust

Our Vision

Hair Xtacy Academy of Hair Design offers a hands-on program designed to prepare you for a real-world salon career. You’ll learn the fundamentals of cutting, colouring, styling, texture services, and client consultations directly from experienced industry pros. Unlike traditional schools, your education doesn’t end in the classroom—it progresses seamlessly into real client experience, paid assistant opportunities, and graduate salon placements.

Ready to Start Your Career?

If you’re ready to become a professional hairstylist, you’ll learn from experienced educators who are passionate about helping the next generation succeed. From classroom instruction to working with clients in our Academy salon, every stage of the program is designed to prepare you for life behind the chair.

By combining classroom learning, real client experience, mentorship, and a clear pathway into the profession, Hair Xtacy Academy helps students graduate with more than a certificate—they graduate with practical experience and the confidence to begin their hairstyling careers.

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THE ACADEMY EDUCATORS

You'll be mentored by the some of the best in the industry!

Hair Xtacy Academy of Hair Design Texture Stylist Of The Year Award

Texture Stylist of the Year

Canadian Mirror Awards

Hair Xtacy Academy of Hair Design Ontario Provincial Champion Allied Beauty Association

Ontario Provincial Champion

Allied Beauty Association

Hair Xtacy Academy of Hair Design New York Worlds Supreme Champion International award

New York World’s Supreme Champion

International Beauty Show

Hair Xtacy Academy of Hair Design Canadian Champion award

Canadian Champion Award

Allied Beauty Association

Hair Xtacy Academy of Hair Design Top 3 Hair Salons Burlington

Top 3 Hair Salons in Burlington

Three Best Rated

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Curious about what life is like at the Academy? We would love to show you around! Whether you want to tour our beautiful campus, meet our educators, or have questions about our upcoming courses, we are here to help.

Send us your details below and a member of our team will get back to you shortly. For an immediate response, feel free to give us a call at (289) 337-4448.

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Learn About Multiple Hair Textures. Serve More Clients.

What You'll Learn

From your first day in the classroom to your first paying client, Hair Xtacy Academy is committed to helping you build the technical skills, confidence, and real-world experience needed for a rewarding career.

A great hairstylist knows how to work with every hair type. At Hair Xtacy Academy, you’ll build a strong foundation in cutting, colouring, styling, texture services, client consultations, and salon professionalism—learning to work confidently with straight, wavy, curly, coily, and highly textured hair.

Unlike many hairstyling programs that focus primarily on straight hair techniques, our educators have extensive experience with naturally curly and textured hair. You’ll gain practical experience with a diverse range of hair types, ensuring you graduate with the confidence to serve a broader clientele and build a successful career in today’s salon industry.

The Five Core Foundations

Your successful future in hairstyling awaits

Our hairdressing school curriculum offers the perfect combination of classroom learning, hands-on training, demos, trends and technology to best develop the next generation of beauty professionals.

01

Foundations, Safety & Science

6–7 Weeks (200 Hours)

Learn the essential science and safety standards that form the core of a professional styling career. This module covers crucial topics in infection control, trichology, cosmetic chemistry, and workplace ergonomics to ensure long-term physical health, client safety, and deep product knowledge in the salon environment.

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02

Hair Design & Sculpting

12–13 Weeks (400 Hours)

Develop your artistic eye and precision motor skills required for professional hair cutting. Students will master the core principles of design, structural sectioning, and elevating. You will gain expert hands-on proficiency using shears, razors, and clippers to execute uniform layers, graduations, and progressive styles.

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03

Hair Colour & Lightening

12–13 Weeks (400 Hours)

Dive into the art and science of colour theory. Learn to confidently formulate permanent, demi-permanent, and temporary dyes while learning the latest application techniques. This module features a deep dive into colour selection, application, processing, various foiling techniques, balayage, and color correction.

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04

Chemical Texturizing & Styling

7–8 Weeks (250 Hours)

Learn the science behind permanently and temporarily altering the hair structure to transform its texture. Learn about perms, creating wave and curl patterns, chemical relaxing treatments, and chemical smoothing. You will also learn styling techniques, including elegant updos, braiding, and more.

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05

Customer Service & Salon Business

4 Weeks (150 Hours)

Being a successful hairstylist requires more than technical ability. In this module, you'll learn how to communicate effectively with clients, conduct professional consultations, recommend home care products, manage salon supplies, and use the booking and point-of-sale systems found in today's salons. The module also includes mock practical exams to help prepare you for your licensing examinations.

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Real Success Stories

Hear from students who launched
their careers at our hair school in Burlington

“Such a great school. The teachers are amazing and care about your education. Hair Xtacy Academy was definitely the right choice for me and I would recommend the school to anyone.”

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