The Beauty Academy School of Hairstyling & Aesthetics

About The Beauty Academy School of Hairstyling & Aesthetics

The Beauty Academy School of Hairstyling & Aesthetics is a training center located in the Cranbrook neighbourhood of London, Ontario. The school serves individuals looking to build careers in the beauty industry, offering professional training for those seeking to become hairstylists, barbers, or estheticians. The academy provides a variety of programs, including the Professional Hairstylist Diploma, Professional Barbering, Professional Medical Esthetician Diploma, and Professional Medical SPA Specialty. Students receive hands-on training in areas such as haircutting, coloring, styling, perms, chemical textures, and facial waxing. The curriculum also covers salon business skills like entrepreneurship, marketing, and health and safety. Students have access to an instructional video library covering topics such as balayage, foils, and aromatherapy, as well as industry-leading tools and equipment. Established in 1998 and locally owned and operated, the school is led by Executive Director Phil Weaver, who has over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry. The academy describes itself as an award-winning organization, having been recognized by Consumers Choice and Top Choice, and named the #1 Beauty Academy in Ontario by the Canadian Business Awards. The school emphasizes a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide personalized attention and practical experience with clientele who visit the campus daily. Prospective students can request a personalized campus tour. The school offers programs with start dates in January, May, and September, with the hairstyling diploma lasting 45 weeks and requiring 1,500 training hours.