Graduate in under a year at HDC – College of Hair & Aesthetics

A new year brings new possibilities — and 2026 is shaping up to be a powerful one for anyone ready to reinvent their future. If you’ve been thinking about switching careers, levelling up your skills, or finally pursuing what you’re truly passionate about, now is the time.

At HDC – College of Hair & Aesthetics, most of our programs take less than one year to complete. That means by the time 2026 wraps up, you could be fully certified, licensed, and working in a career you love.

The Beauty Industry Is Growing — And So Are Career Opportunities

If you’re considering a career in hair or aesthetics, the numbers speak for themselves:

• The global beauty industry is projected to reach $580 billion by 2027, driven by demand for personalized services and self-care.

• Canada’s personal care industry continues to grow annually, with a rising need for trained Hair Stylists, Estheticians, Lash Technicians, Makeup Artists, and Nail Technologists.

• Beauty careers offer flexibility — over 60% of beauty professionals are self-employed or work in hybrid roles.

• In Nova Scotia, salons and spas consistently report a shortage of certified professionals, meaning new graduates enter the workforce with strong opportunities.

A fast-growing industry needs passionate, well-trained artists — and that’s exactly what HDC prepares you to become.

Graduate in Less Than One Year

Our programs are designed to move efficiently while giving you the hands-on training and real-world experience you need to succeed.

Complete your certification in 3–10 months in:

• Hair Design

• Aesthetics/Esthetics

• Nail Technology

• Lash Enhancement

• Makeup Artistry

• Body Hair Removal (Coming in 2026!)

With in-class learning, supervised clinic days, and real community events, you’ll build both your confidence and your professional portfolio long before graduation.

Our Values Shape Your Training Experience

At HDC, our four core values guide everything we do — from how we teach to how we serve our community.

💛 Passion

You’ll train in a space that celebrates creativity, artistry, and the excitement of hands-on work.

🤝 Service to Others

Every student learns the importance of client care, connection, and the impact of helping someone feel their best.

✔️ Accountability

We teach professional standards, workplace expectations, and the habits needed to succeed in a licensed field.

💡 Innovation

From digital textbooks to modern techniques and products, we stay ahead of industry trends so you graduate ready for today’s (and tomorrow’s) beauty world.

These values shape not just your education, but the type of professional you become.

Imagine Where You Could Be by December 2026

If you start in early 2026:

✨ You could be licensed or certified by fall or winter.

✨ You could be working in a salon or spa before the year ends.

✨ You could be building a client base of your own.

✨ You could be earning income doing meaningful, creative work.

A new year can change your life — but only if you take the first step!