Ontario Beauty Services Degrees & Training

Beauty Services: Beauticians, Manicurists, and Cosmetologists Training in Ontario

Ontario careers, schools and colleges

Ontario is home to roughly 13 million people, or about one in three Canadians. Most people reside in the "Golden Horseshoe" area along the western edge of Lake Ontario, which includes Toronto, Hamilton, St. Catharine's and Niagara Falls. The most commonly spoken language is English, though you'll find many French-speaking communities throughout the province.

Toronto is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world, where more than 100 dialects are spoken. It's also in a highly educated province of Canada; more than half of the residents older than 25 have attended post-secondary schools. There are 19 degree-granting schools, 24 career colleges and technical colleges.

The costs of attending college in Ontario have increased dramatically in recent years. Between 1990 and 2011, tuition costs have increased 244 percent. In August 2011, the cost of attending a four-year undergraduate institution was approximately $6,500 per year. However, many find attending college in the province beneficial for its accessibility to Toronto, which is the largest financial center in Canada and the fourth-largest in North America. Plus, universities and career colleges throughout Ontario have strong links to 1,100 multinational corporations. Additionally, students may study at post-secondary schools in either English or French.

Industry and employment in Ontario

Unemployment in June 2011 was at 7.7 percent, which was lower than the U.S. rate of 9.2 for that same period. Major, traditional employment sectors include the following seven:

1. manufacturing
2. agriculture
3. forestry and mining
4. telecommunications
5. life sciences
6. automotive
7. services, which range from finance to arts and culture

Emerging industries include aerospace, health informatics, distance learning, environmental and green energy technologies and multimedia. Professionals expected to find the best prospects in 2013 are healthcare managers and computer and information systems managers.

Hairdresser schooling leads to a fast-growing industry

While hairdressers or hair stylists often have a predominantly female clientele, barbers often have mostly male customers. Both have similar training requirements and job opportunities. Hairdressers usually attend beauty colleges where they specialize in hair styling and hair-related services. Additional training can lead to becoming a licensed cosmetologist who provides many types of beauty services such as for hair, nails, makeup, skin, and related products.

What can you learn at hairdresser schools?

Hairdressers learn the skills and information for a variety of beauty services:

1. Evaluating clients' face shapes for the most attractive cut and styling.
2. Evaluating scalp and hair health, shampooing, repairing chemically damaged hair, cutting and styling, doing weaves and highlights, styling and cutting mustaches and beards, and advising clients about hair care products and home care.
3. Expanding earning opportunities by learning how to clean, style, and fit wigs and hairpieces.
4. Some hairdressers learn to do manicures and pedicures to expand earning opportunities.
5. Managing salons including employees, finances, overhead, and product inventory.

Income and job potentials for hair stylists

Hairdressers work at an established salon or spa and then many start their own business. As an employee you can increase earnings by bringing new business to your employer. You can find job opportunities in resorts, spas, department stores, hotels, cruise ships, retirement and nursing homes, funeral parlors, as a platform artist or assistant for hair product companies, and in the theater/movie industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites the mean hourly wage for hairdressers in May 2010 as $12.74 and their mean annual wages as $26,510. Enjoy hairdressing -- a creative occupation in a fast-growing field.

Beauty Services Career and Technical Schools in Ontario:

Beauty Services: Beauticians, Manicurists, and Cosmetologists Training in Ontario

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Canadian Beauty College - Vaughan

Get your career started with training from Canadian Beauty College. We offer certificates in skin care, makeup, laser, and advanced laser aesthetics at our Newmarket, Ontario, campus. We provide the technical training and customer service skills you'll need to succeed in your new career. Students learn through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on clinic training. Our students benefit from our high-quality training tools, modern equipment, and instructors who are professionals in the field. Our programs focus on professional image, code of ethics, and customer satisfaction. Students also learn the business management skills necessary for salon or spa careers.

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Everest College of Business Technology and Health Care - Mississauga

Everest College is one of Canada's national career-training leaders in three core areas: Business, Technology and Health Care. With over 30 campuses and more than 100 years of combined experience in providing focused, relevant career training, Everest College is committed to helping you acquire your desired job skills, fast!