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Nu-Wave School of Hair Design

1526 Victoria Ave
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1C5

Phone: 807-623-6666
Fax: 807-626-9810
Email: info@nuwaveschool.ca

Class Information

The hair styling course consists of 1500 hours and is held at the school premises located at 1526 E. Victoria Ave, Thunder Bay, Ont. P7C 1C5. The course is held between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded). The program utilizes the Pivot Point Scientific Approach educational system.

The student must also purchase a hair-stylist kit, text books and Pivot Point Program books. The attached list details the contents and cost of the kit, text books, and the Pivot Point program books.

The course includes all instruction required to pass the Province of Ontario Examination for a licensed hair-stylist, plus additional valuable instruction including:

  • Professional Ethics
  • Bacteriology
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Shampoos and Rinses
  • Hair and Scalp Treatments
  • Hair Sculpture
  • Hair Design
  • Braiding
  • Hair Extensions
  • Blower Styling
  • Curling Iron
  • Permanent Waving
  • Salon Management
  • Hair Straightening
  • Study of the Skin, Scalp, and Hair
  • Hair Colouring - all phases
  • Hair Chemistry
  • Massage
  • Facial
  • Make-up Basics 1 (optional)
  • Make-up Advanced (optional)
  • Nail Technician (optional)
  • Manicuring
  • People Skills
  • Men's Haircutting, Barbering
  • and more!

Course Requirements

Previous completion of grade twelve level education (minimum requirements) or G.E.D. completion.