Makeup Artist & Hairstylist Diploma
Turn your creativity into a rewarding career with GD College Calgary's Makeup Artist & Hairstylist Diploma Program. Designed for aspiring beauty professionals, this comprehensive program provides hands-on training in professional makeup artistry, hairstyling, skincare fundamentals, and current beauty trends. Students develop the technical skills, creativity, and confidence needed to succeed in today's growing beauty industry.
With flexible class schedules, small class sizes, and personalized instruction from experienced industry professionals, students receive practical, career-focused education that prepares them for opportunities in salons, spas, bridal services, fashion, retail cosmetics, photography, and the entertainment industry.
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Built for creative beauty careers
The Makeup Artist & Hairstylist Diploma Program provides students with the knowledge, practical experience, and professional skills required to build a successful career in beauty. Graduates will learn to:
- ✓ Apply professional makeup for everyday, bridal, editorial, and special occasions
- ✓ Understand makeup products, ingredients, and cosmetic formulations
- ✓ Apply colour theory to create balanced and customized makeup looks
- ✓ Perform professional hairstyling techniques for a variety of occasions
- ✓ Analyze face shapes, facial features, and skin types to customize services
- ✓ Master corrective makeup techniques, highlighting, contouring, and colour correction
- ✓ Follow provincial infection prevention and control standards
- ✓ Build client consultation, communication, and customer service skills
- ✓ Gain foundational business and marketing knowledge for freelance or salon careers
"From everyday makeup to bridal updos — a full creative skill set, ready for the chair or the freelance chair."
Program highlights
Five focus areas spanning makeup theory, technique, hairstyling, and bridal artistry.
Makeup Theory
Build a strong foundation in professional makeup artistry through classroom learning and practical application.
- ✓ Introduction to Makeup Products & Tools
- ✓ Colour Theory
- ✓ Skin Types & Skincare Fundamentals
- ✓ Infection Prevention & Control
- ✓ Product Selection & Application Techniques
Complexion & Face Techniques
Learn to create flawless, customized makeup looks for every client.
- ✓ Foundation Matching
- ✓ Colour Correction
- ✓ Concealing Techniques
- ✓ Face Shapes & Proportions
- ✓ Highlighting & Contouring
- ✓ Corrective Makeup
Eye Makeup Artistry
Develop advanced eye makeup skills for both classic and creative looks.
- ✓ Eye Anatomy
- ✓ Eye Shapes & Corrective Techniques
- ✓ Day & Evening Makeup
- ✓ Smokey Eye Techniques
- ✓ Eyeliner Application
- ✓ False Lash Selection & Application
Hairstyling
Gain practical hairstyling skills for professional and special event services.
- ✓ Hair Preparation & Styling Tools
- ✓ Curling & Straightening Techniques
- ✓ Braiding Techniques
- ✓ Updos & Formal Styling
- ✓ Bridal Hairstyles
- ✓ Special Occasion Styling
Bridal & Special Occasion Makeup
Prepare clients for weddings, photography, graduations, and special events.
- ✓ Bridal Consultations
- ✓ Long-Wear Makeup Techniques
- ✓ Photography Makeup
- ✓ Airbrush Makeup Fundamentals (if applicable)
- ✓ Complete Bridal Looks
Student kit included
Tuition includes a comprehensive student kit featuring professional makeup products, hairstyling tools, educational materials, and textbooks required throughout the program.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Makeup Artist & Hairstylist Diploma are prepared for a variety of exciting careers throughout the beauty industry.
Career options after graduation:
Whether you dream of working behind the scenes in fashion, helping clients prepare for life's special moments, or building your own beauty business, GD College provides the practical skills and industry knowledge to help you succeed.
Payment options
At GD College, we offer flexible payment solutions to help make your education more accessible.
Full Tuition Payment
Receive a 5% tuition discount when tuition is paid in full before the program start date.
Monthly Installments
Flexible monthly payment plans are available, allowing you to spread the cost of your tuition over time.
Student Loans & Funding
Eligible programs may qualify for government student loans, with additional funding and financing options available for students who meet the eligibility requirements.
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