Award Winning

• Highly qualified instructors with Master Judging Credentials
• Advanced training techniques from London, England, European based curriculum
• High professional & ethical standards

We have been educators in the beauty industry for over 20 years. Through feedback from employers and our graduates, we continually upgrade our curriculum to meet the requirements of a constantly changing market. Our graduates ore in demand and are able to find employment easily.

 

Richards Beauty College & Esthetics since 1961

Make Style Your Career

Richard's Beauty College Ltd. is Regina's oldest, most prestigious, independently owned and operated Beauty College. We at Richard's are proud of the College's tradition and history of graduating students who have achieved success in the cosmetology trade, and we extend a warm and sincere welcome to those of you who are interested in this profession.

We will introduce you to the EXCITING world of Cosmetology & esthetics where you will find a pleasant working atmosphere with the opportunity to demonstrate your creative ability.

Richard's offers a complete and comprehensive Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program, approved by Saskatchewan Education Training and Employment, as well as; upgrading classes for those who wish to attain Journeyman status as required by the Cosmetology trade. As styles continue to change and evolve, stylists must also continue to upgrade and learn new skills to keep up with new trends, products, and styles. Our instructors' qualifications include quarterly training in European Toni & Guy, American Crew and Advanced Hair Cutting classes by Cecilia Leatherberry to accommodate trained stylists wanting to keep up with the changing market. The advanced class offers new cutting techniques as well as a look at the upcoming trends and styles for color, nails and make-up. Having three members of Richards staff hold gold medal judging status, demonstrates a clear understanding of current & future curriculum developments. Our esthetics program consists of extensive training in basic esthetics and an advanced program for those students wishing to learn exclusive techniques in theatrical make-up and spa body treatments. With the combined knowledge of our team of instructors we have implemented skills learned in Vancouver, Chicago, and Montreal into Esthetics curriculum.

Ladies' and Mens' Hair Styling and Cutting

Class Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Course Length 1,500 hours, approximately 10 months

Course outline
The student will be trained in the following areas:

Advanced Hair Styling: Wet sets and comb-outs Curling and flat irons Hot rollers Thermal straightening Blow dry Bridal and Graduation up-do's Braiding Comb-outs; day, evening and special occasions Perms: Basic and advanced perms Long hair, spiral and piggy back Basic skin care, make-up and manicure applications Brow and upper lip waxing Human hair extension system, application, removal, maintenance and product information

Advanced Hair Cutting Ladies' and Men's Clipper cutting and beard design Advanced European Toni and Guy cutting program Advanced Laddie James cutting program Texture cutting Advanced Hair Colouring Theory and chemistry Highlights and lowlights Retouches Bleaching and high lift Deposit Colour Tri-colour foiling Streaking Finger waving, shampooing, draping and scalp massage

You will learn by "doing" under the conscious direction of our professional instructors.

New classes begin the first Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Competition training available for Young Protégé Competition, Allied Beauty Association New Talent and Skills Canada Saskatchewan Competition.

Tuition and kit costs are subject to change without notice.

Advanced Esthetics and Nail Technician Program

Course Length
1, 380 hours, approximately 9 months

Course Outline:
The student will be trained in the following areas:

Advanced Esthetics Advanced Theory (9-month text book) France Lauré, Arum and CA Botana Manicuring (Hot oil/paraffin wax/spa/hot stone) Pedicuring (Paraffin wax/spa/hot stone) Facials (with/without machines) Facials (Hot stone/essential oils/aromatherapy) Facials with paraffin wax and specialized treatments (i.e. Vitamin C and Collagen) Mature and sensitive skin treatments Back and body treatments (Detoxifying, mud, steam and algae) Make-up Day, evening, bridal and fantasy Airbrushing make-up with the latest equipment , supplies and techniques

Artificial Nails: Advanced Theory INT, Star Nail and Creative Nail Gels (Tips, overlay and sculpting) Acrylic (Air and light curled, and orderless) T-3 Fibergel Nail biter Electric file Ice tips Coloured gels and acrylics Nail fills and repairs Filing techniques Manicures (Basic to spa) Pedicures (Basic to spa) Body waxing (Hot wax and Cold wax) Eyelash and eyebrow tinting Hot stone massage

You will learn by "doing" under the conscious direction of our professional instructors.

New classes begin the first Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Tuition and kit costs are subject to change without notice.

Full-Time Advanced Nail Technician Program

Course Length: 60 hourse per month for 3 months (180 hours)

Class Schedule:
1^st week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2^nd week - Tuesday, Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Weeks are alternated for 3 months.

Course Outline:
The student will be trained in the following areas:

• Artificial Nails:
  • Advanced Theory
    • INT, Star Nail and Creative Nail
  • Gels (Tips, overlay and sculpting)
  • Acrylic (Air and light curled, and orderless)
  • T-3 Fibergel
  • Nail biter
  • Electric file
  • Ice tips
  • Coloured gels and acrylics
  • Nail fills and repairs
  • Filing techniques

• Manicures (Basic to spa)
• Pedicures (Basic to spa)
• Body waxing (Hot wax and Cold wax)
• Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
• Hot stone massage

You will learn by "doing" under the conscious direction of our professional instructors.

New classes begin the first Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Tuition and kit costs are subject to change without notice.

Part-Time Advanced Nail Technician Program

Course Length60 hourse per month for 3 months (180 hours)

Class Schedule
1^st week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2^nd week - Tuesday, Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Weeks are alternated for 3 months.

Course Outline:
The student will be trained in the following areas:

• Artificial Nails:
  • Advanced Theory
    • INT, Star Nail and Creative Nail
  • Gels (Tips, overlay and sculpting)
  • Acrylic (Air and light curled, and orderless)
  • T-3 Fibergel
  • Nail biter
  • Electric file
  • Ice tips
  • Coloured gels and acrylics
  • Nail fills and repairs
  • Filing techniques

You will learn by "doing" under the conscious direction of our professional instructors.

New classes begin the first Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Tuition and kit costs are subject to change without notice.

Entry Requirements

• Grade 11 or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Proof of previous education is required upon registration.

Attire and Deportment

• You are required to wear professional dress attire.
• Professional cleanliness and neatness is imperative.
• A professional Courteous manner is expected.
• Thursdays and Fridays are designated "denim days."

Financial Assistance

Richards Beauty and Esthetics College is designated for Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans. Students may qualify for this form of assistance. Applications are available at the school. For information on other forms of funding please contact the principal at (306)522-0606.