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Pretty In Pink - Pro Hair Program

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Check out the new images from Blanche Macdonald Centre's recent creative shoot with top Vancouver Fashion Photographer Evaan Kheraj and Hairstylist Tania Becker. Styled by Blanche Macdonald Fashion instructor Melanie Watts, makeup by Blanche Macdonald instructor Mani Bratch. Art direction - Blanche Macdonald Creative Director Kelly Schmidt.

As we are entering our third year of the Pro Hair Diploma Program, we've been humbled by the accolades and the acclaim that we've received from the industry. We are thrilled to be able to provide our students with numerous industry internships during their studies at the very best salons in Vancouver. Students have the unique opportunity of being exposed to a variety of salon environments, cutting styles, techniques and clienteles. And as we've seen, these salon internships have often resulted in immediate job offers to our students, even while they are still in school!

What the industry is saying about Blanche Macdonald's Pro Hair Program:

"The level and talent of the young students that come to me from Blanche Macdonald Hair Academy are exceptional. The training they receive at their school is of such a high standard, it enables them to fit right into the hectic, busy salon environment of a top salon like Avant Garde. They understand the principles of great client service which is of the highest priority to me. I try to expose them to the artistic and service aspects of busy salon life in the week they work with me. I have never been disappointed with the talent and work ethic from the students from Blanche Macdonald.

This is clearly the result of a great teaching staff at the academy and I look forward to working with many more of their students in the years to come. Work experience is actually a one week job interview. This is what I tell the students, it is so true. I have also offered job opportunities to many of the students who have passed through my salon on work experience, as I believe their great training will make them invaluable assets in the future to top salons like Avant Garde." - Jon Paul Holt

Jon Paul Holt is an award-winning and internationally recognized hair stylist and owner of Avant Garde Hair in Vancouver. He is also co-founder and partner in Blo, Blow Dry Bars.

What our graduates are saying about Blanche Macdonald:

"Blanche Macdonald has helped me grow as an up-and-coming artist. I have learned a lot from the instructors. They pushed me to be the best that I can be and it all paid off. I had the drive but I needed someone to start the ignition. There were points where I thought I was going to quit but I stuck through it.

Thanks to Blanche for teaching me everything I needed to know and more. Thank you to all the instructors for believing in me and also giving me that extra push to get me along the way.

From the beautiful facility and the wonderful people, I was able to put my name out there and make something of myself. And a special thanks to the staff at Bent Beauty Industries for giving me a chance and having faith in my skills." - Jennifer Louangxay - Blanche Macdonald Graduate 07', Hair Stylist, Bent Beauty

RECENT CAREER PLACEMENTS - PRO HAIR GRADUATES

Adriana Ortega Bent
Amanda Nichols Bryley
Annalisa Sidonio Aveda
Chantelle Hodgson Knock-outs
Charlotte Gee Axis
Donald McPherson Aveda
Jamie Allison Steiner Transocean (Cruiselines Recruiter)
Jennifer Louangxay Bent Beauty
Jessica Lee Vidal Sassoon
Julie Woo Bryley
Katerina Papoutsis Freelance
Katherine MacDonald The Lounge
Katrina Spoor First Cuts
Linda Ho Chu Pure Glow
Liz Pederson Chop Shop
Nicole Kerr Pretty Baby Salon/Blo
Reeva Calanza Eva Lasting Hair Designs
Robin Helenius ARQ Hair Workshop
Sarah Krook Pure Glow
Stephanie Barber Aveda
Yoko Tsung Mega Hair

RECENT CAREER PLACEMENTS - CURRENT PRO HAIR STUDENTS

These current students are working on a part-time basis while they are still attending school

Danielle Mitchell Bent Beauty
Danielle Oushal The Lounge
Heather Hall Avant Garde
Jennifer Reid Bryley
Jessica Packman L'Atelier
Pamela Jacek Blo
Rachelle Yates Bent Beauty
Samantha Baxter Blo
Zachary Yang Bambu

Note: these graduate and student placements may have changed in the interim.