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Cosmetology Course Outline


The goals and objectives of Chez Bernard Beauty Academy are to teach students all the theoretical and practical aspects of the beauty culture field. The course curriculum is maintained and regulated by the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick (CANB) is 1600 hours or 43 weeks and after successful completion of the course, graduates will be licensed as hairstylists under the rules and regulations of the CANB.

 

The following is a list of the theoretical and practical skills taught at Chez Bernard Beauty Academy:

 

  -  Professional Ethics
  -  Bacteriology and Sterilization
  -  Decontamination and Infection Control
  -  Properties of the hair and Scalp
  -  Draping, shampoos and Rinses
  -  Hair Cutting for  men and women – Advanced Techniques
  -  Artistry in Hairstyling
  -  Wet Hairstyling
  -  Thermal Hairstyling
  -  Scalp Treatments
  -  Permanent Waving – Piggy Back, Single Halo, Double Halo, Spiral Wrapping,

         Brick Laying (Advanced Techniques)
  -  Hair Coloring – Weaving, Slicing, Streaking Caps, Highlights, Single Processed, Double Processed,

   -  Re-growth Application, Virgin Application (Advanced Techniques)
  -  Chemical Hair Relaxing and Soft Curl Permanent
  -  Thermal Hair Straightening (Hair Pressing)
  -  Braiding – Reverse and Regular
  -  Client Consultation
  -  Chemistry
  -  Salon Management
  -  Clipper Cuts
  -  Act and By-law of the cosmetology Association of New Brunswick
  -  Job Training.
  -  Extensions (corn row extensions, braid extensions, glued extensions)

 

It is not uncommon for the Academy to provide technicians from the industry to give first hand instruction of their particular products, and/or use several audio visual videos and instruction to show students the latest and most update style and fashion currently available.

 

Practical Class Equipment:

 

   - Sanitizers
  - Storage for clean towels at the shampoo basin
  - A covered container for soiled towels
  - Towels
  - Shampoos, tonics, creams, conditioners, setting lotions
  - Acceptable Industry Chairs
  - Permanent Waving Lotions
  - Bleaches, tints and rinses
  - Edger (Outliners)

 

Tuition Fees for 2024-2025
 
Tuition for students at Chez Bernard Beauty Academy’s cosmetology program is $13 000.00 (Canadian funds) for the full year (43 weeks/1600 hrs.) There is a $300 confirmation fee to be paid before the beginning of the school year to hold their place.  The $300 deposit is non refundable and is not included in the total tuition. There is a student fee of $960.00 which includes the student’s license and exam fees with the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick, Protection fee with the Province of New Brunswick, photo for student ID and registration with Chez Bernard Beauty Academy and also includes a $10.00 fee for the Health Plan with Medavie Blue Cross. The students are required to purchase a “Student Kit” which includes all necessary text, literature and materials to complete the prescribed curriculum. The Student Kit is valued at $2 900.00. This brings the total student investment to $16 860.00. Black shoes are required and are an additional personal cost to the students not included in the tuition.
The Following is a schedule of fees for the 43 week program:

First payment includes:

$ 6 500.00
$     960.00
$  2 900.00    (Student books and kit)
$10 360.00    (First Half of The Tuition)

Second payment includes:
$ 6 500.00     (Second Half of The Tuition)
**Please note that prices are subject to change without notice
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