Are you interested in our Fall 2026 Basic Hair Program? We'd love to get you more information about registering for this program and getting you started on your journey toward becoming a successful hair stylist.
This "Basic Hair Design" series equips students for entry level positions in the hair industry. Some of the very top stylists in the valley are part of designing and teaching at our education center. This means our students learn from the best, in a manner specifically designed by Refinery House Creative Director: Aly McRae. Part of what makes our program great (besides being led by very successful stylists) is that we are committed to keeping our student to teacher ratio low, and so currently cap the class at 6-10 (depending on teacher ratio). There are still spots available for Spring & Fall 2026, though we anticipate both programs being full at the time they begin. We've had a great deal of success bringing students from zero experience to full time working stylists.
Schedule:
The Fall program dates are as follows:
- Tues - Fri 10 am-3 pm Sept 15 - March 19, 2027
- Theory portion complete: Nov 27, 2026
- Technical portion: Dec 1 - March 19, 2027
Periodically there are instances of interruption to service. We do try to give as much notice as possible to accommodate changes to the schedule. As needed, we'll add training hours in salon to make up for any missed days. The following are the scheduled breaks for the Fall 2026 program:
- Dec 21 - 25 , 2026
Details: The program runs for 26 wks + one week vacation, and consists of 520hrs. There are 10 classes that make up the curriculum designed by Aly McRae, these are described briefly on our website.
Admission Requirements:
- All applicants will need to make themselves available for an intake interview for the purpose of
assessment and class placement. - Must be 17+ yrs old
- Completion of a contract (will be sent via email)
- Submission of a $200 registration fee
- Reference from teacher, employer or other professional (may be required)
- Interview
- Resume or expository work experience history (see student application)
- All international student applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English comprehension by submitted evidence in the form of one of the following: a high school diploma from a english highschool, or one of the following language proficiency tests and scores, IELTS 5, TOEFL 65, TOEIC 600-650
Cost:
Tuition $9700
Professional Kit $1700 + $85gst
Registration Fee: $200
Total Cost: $11,685
Skills Required
- Must be 17+ years old
- Make yourself available for an intake interview for assessment and class placement
- Completion of a contract
- Submission of a $200 registration fee
- Reference from teacher, employer or other professional (may be required)
- Resume or expository work experience history
- International applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency (high school diploma from an English high school or IELTS 5, TOEFL 65, TOEIC 600-650)
What We Do
The Refinery House is a community-driven health and beauty collective based in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, BC. It operates as a hair salon and aesthetics studio, offering beauty treatments, midwifery, and counselling services. Additionally, it is a certified Private Training Institute, providing professional education through programs like the Basic Hair Design Program to help aspiring stylists successfully enter the professional hair industry.
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