Burlington’s premier hands-on hairstyling diploma
Earn Your Hairstyling Diploma in Burlington
Hands on Learning. Real Salon Experience.
Hair Xtacy Academy of Hair Design takes you from complete beginner to fully certified professional. Conveniently located minutes from the 403 at Appleby, our 1,500-hour Hairstyling Diploma program combines master-level mentorship with real-world salon floor experience. Key Program Highlights:
✂️ Real Salon Practice: Build confidence working with actual clients in our Academy Salon.
🏆 Award-Winning Mentors: Learn directly from provincial and national champion stylists.
💼 Direct Career Path: Seamless transition opportunities to local salons, including Meloo Salon.
Next Intake:
September 2027 (Spring 2027 Enrollment Opens)
Program Schedule & Delivery
Full-Time Schedule
Duration: 1,500 Hours (Complete Diploma)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Intake: September 2027
Hybrid Practical Learning Model
Mon – Wed: Hands-on practical floor training with real clients and mannequin models under direct instructor supervision.
Thu – Fri: Interactive Pivot Point digital curriculum with guided on-site support from your educators.
Pivot Point Digital Platform
📱 Modern Learning Powered by Pivot Point®
Our curriculum uses Pivot Point LAB—the global standard in digital beauty education. Enjoy 24/7 access to your coursework, video tutorials, interactive step-by-step guides, and practice theory exams from any device.
2-Year Platform Access: Access your learning materials during school and into your first working year.
Visual Learning: High-definition video demos of cutting, colouring, and styling techniques.
Track Progress: Instant feedback on theory quizzes and direct milestone tracking.
Professional Student Tool Kit
✂️ What’s Included in Your Tool Kit
Your student kit ($2,500) contains premium, professional-grade tools selected by our top-rated instructors so you can transition seamlessly from student to working professional.
Professional Shears & Straight Razor
Thermal Styling Tools: Dryer, Flat Iron, and Curling Irons
Mannequin Heads & Table Clamps
Colouring & Sectioning Essentials: Brushes, Bowls, Clips, and Foils
Pivot Point Digital Access & Student Textbooks
Tuition & Payments
Pay Monthly or In Full-
Tuition: $10,500
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Student Kit Fee: $2,500 + Tax
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Registration Fee: $150
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Book Fee: $400 + Tax
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*Kit fee includes your professional tool kit and 2 years of post-graduation access to Pivot Point.
Flexible Ways to Pay for Your Hairstyling Diploma
Funding Your Education
Investing in your career shouldn’t feel overwhelming. We offer flexible monthly payment plans alongside guidance on external financial aid, grants, and funding programs to help make your education manageable.
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.
Graduation Requirements
Path to CertificationTo successfully graduate and earn your Hairstyling Diploma, students must meet the following criteria:
✅ 1,500 Completed Hours: Attendance and practical hours verified by instructors.
✅ Practical Competency: Successful completion of all 5 curriculum modules.
✅ Theory Exams: Achieving passing grades across all Pivot Point digital assessments.
✅ Salon Floor Operations: Meeting minimum requirements for real-client consultations and services.
Where Your Diploma Can Take You
Our diploma is engineered to fast-track your entry into top-tier salons or launch your self-employed career.
💈 Direct Pathways: Top-performing graduates get priority placement and assistant opportunities at Meloo Salon or partner salons.
💼 Career Versatility: Graduate prepared for roles as an Entry-Level Stylist, Colour Specialist, Editorial/Platform Artist, or Salon Owner.
📈 Earning Potential: Transition from an entry graduate ($36k–$45k) up to an established senior stylist or business owner ($80k+)
1940 Ironstone Drive, Unit 8, Burlington, Ontario L7L 0E4
🚗 Free Guest Parking: Complimentary visitor parking is available on-site! Please use the condo visitor above-ground parking lot (take the first driveway on the left off Ironstone Drive).
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Shaping the Future of Elite Hair Stylists
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Academy Hours
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salon Hours
Tues – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🚗 Free Parking: Free student/client parking available on-site! Use the condo visitor above-ground parking lot (first driveway on the left off Ironstone).
Address
1940 Ironstone Dr #8, Burlington, ON L7L 0E4
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