Body Hair Removal Program
BEGIN A CONFIDENT AND IN-DEMAND CAREER IN BODY HAIR REMOVAL
If you have a passion for helping people feel confident in their own skin, the HDC’s Body Hair Removal Program is for you. You will love the precision, professionalism, and personal connection this career offers—and the satisfaction that comes from knowing your clients leave you feeling comfortable, confident, and cared for.
Designed and taught by cosmetology experts, the Body Hair Removal Program gives students a strong foundation in the essential skills required to build a successful and rewarding career in hair removal services. Students begin by developing a thorough understanding of hair growth cycles, skin analysis, client consultation, and safe product application.
Throughout the program, students receive hands-on training in professional hair removal techniques, including waxing, threading, sugaring, and advanced body hair removal methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, sanitation, infection control, and proper technique to ensure high-quality, professional results for every client.
In addition to technical training, students gain knowledge in anatomy, skin science, and industry standards to ensure they are prepared to meet both client expectations and regulatory requirements. To support long-term success, the program also includes business-building skills such as client communication, service customization, retail recommendations, and strategies for building and retaining a loyal clientele.
Graduates leave the program confident, skilled, and ready to provide safe, professional body hair removal services in salons, spas, medical esthetics settings, or as independent practitioners—building a career that is both flexible and in high demand.
START DATES
- January
- April
- July
- November
$750 Scholarship Available
The HDC is proud to offer a scholarship for students enrolling in the Body Hair Removal Program

GAIN REAL SPA EXPERIENCE
Our full-service SpaZone lets our students offer guests professional body hair removal services while building the hands-on experience needed to pursue a career in this high-demand field. Throughout the 300 hours of training, you’ll have opportunities to perform treatments on real clients, applying your classroom knowledge in a real-world spa setting and building the confidence, precision, and professionalism essential for success.
When you successfully complete the Body Hair Removal Program, you’ll receive your diploma and will be one step closer to starting your career. Body Hair Removal is a licensed trade within Nova Scotia. To gain your license. To gain your license, you’ll be required to complete the licensing exam administered by the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia at the end of the program.
With the technical training, safety knowledge, and real client experience you gain during your time in HDC’s Body Hair Removal Program, you’ll be well-positioned to step confidently into a spa environment and begin building your career.
Topics covered
- Career Planning & Salon Business
- Professional Image & Client Care
- Sanitation, Infection Control & OHS (WHMIS & First Aid)
- Basic Electricity & Chemical Safety
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Skin Structure & Hair Growth Cycle
- Skin Disorders & Contraindications
- Client Consultation & Treatment Planning
- Treatment Room Setup & Professional Draping
- Introduction to Permanent Hair Removal Methods
- Business Building & Client Retention
Temporary Hair Removal Techniques:
Waxing (Soft & Hard Wax)
Sugaring
Threading
Tweezing & Depilatories
