Aveda Institute Vancouver Curriculum

Vancouver’s Premier Hairstyling Program

At the Aveda Institute Vancouver, our professional hairstyling curriculum combines hands-on learning, salon experience, and Aveda-exclusive training to prepare you for a successful career in the beauty industry. Designed for future stylists who want to thrive in high-end salons, freelance work, or fashion and bridal styling, this program delivers the skills, creativity, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s competitive hair industry.

Whether you're looking for the best hair school in Vancouver or a fast-track to professional certification, our comprehensive curriculum sets you apart.

Core Program Components:

• Hair Immersion + Mannequin Work

• Understanding the Colour Wheel

• Client Work + Advanced Cutting & Colour Techniques

• Industry Engagement & Guest Educators

• Final Editorial Project Where you Are The Art Director, The Hairstylist, And The Photographer
   

What You’ll Learn in Our Vancouver Hair School:

• Foundations of Hair Cutting
  Learn essential cutting techniques on all hair types and textures—bobs, layers, barbering, and face-framing cuts.

• Razor cutting

• Basic to Advanced Hair Colour
  Master colour theory, client consultations, and work with Wella Professionals. Services include balayage, highlights, bleach-outs, toning, grey coverage, and colour correction. While we use and teach with Aveda Colour, you will learn universal systems and theory that will apply to all colour lines. 

• Blowouts & Styling for All Occasions
  Develop salon-ready styling skills including blow drying, braiding, up-dos, textured looks, and special occasion styling.

• Real Salon Experience in Vancouver
  Apply your skills in a real-world setting with over 75 real guests you will be working on in our salon

• Bridal & Editorial Styling
  Explore bridal hair, session work, and styling for photo shoots while building your social media brand and online presence.

• Health, Hygiene & Sanitation
  Learn professional standards for cleanliness and client safety—critical for success in any licensed salon environment.

• Portfolio Development & Career Launch
  Build your final portfolio and prepare for a successful launch into the beauty industry with mentorship and graduation presentation.

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This program is ideal for aspiring stylists seeking the top-rated hair academy in Vancouver with a focus on modern techniques, real industry connections, and career-ready training.