Kulture Institute of Cosmetology
Canada’s #1 School for Natural Textured Hair (NTH) & Barbering
Kulture Institute of Cosmetology is redefining hairstyling education in Canada.
Kulture Institute of Cosmetology
Government-Recognized | Red Seal Focused | CCDA Award-Winner
We specialize in Afro-textured hair, while empowering students to master all hair types with
skill, respect, and cultural excellence.

What We Offer

Programs That Center
Afro-Textured Brilliance

On-Demand
Individual Courses

Duration: 1 Month | Hours: 128 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Start your journey into beauty care.
Perfect for moms, youth, and personal learners.
  • Learn early grooming, detangling, shampoo-day routines & braiding basics
  • Bite-sized, flexible classes for busy lifestyles
  • Affordable & accessible—ideal for beginners
  • Builds confidence in textured hair care at home
  • A solid foundation into the beauty industry
No prior experience needed

Specialization
Certificate Courses

Duration: 3 Months | Hours: 384 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Turn passion into profession.
Ideal for aspiring stylists and entrepreneurs.
  • Choose your path: Braiding, Wigs, Extensions, Barbering, or Aesthetics
  • Includes 3–5 skill-focused courses
  • Business-ready training with real-world techniques
  • Earn a recognized Certificate of Completion
  • Great for career launch or side hustle
Practical skills + business confidence

Free
Apprenticeship Program

Duration: 1 Year | Hours: 1,400 hrs
Format: In-Person (Paid Salon Placement)

Earn while you learn.
For hands-on learners working toward licensure.
  • Paid salon placement under licensed stylists
  • Mentorship & portfolio development
  • Real-world salon experience
  • Hours count toward Alberta’s licensing exam
  • Direct pathway to hairstyling certification
Tuition-free opportunity

License Refresher
& Exam Prep Course

Duration: 3 Months | Hours: 384 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Challenge the Alberta exam with confidence.
For internationally trained or out-of-province stylists.
  • Theory review + hands-on practicals
  • Includes mock exams & prep materials
  • Licensing support documents provided
  • Covers hairstyling or barbering Red Seal content
  • Fast-track your path to official certification
Ideal for experienced stylists returning to practice

Train-the-Trainer &
Institutional Partnerships

Duration: Customizable
Format: Online + In-Person Options

Bring textured hair education into your classroom.
Designed for schools, educators, and community programs.
  • Inclusive curriculum kits & teaching resources
  • Lesson plans, videos & educator certification
  • Supports CTE, vocational & career-readiness classrooms
  • Builds capacity in equity-based beauty training
  • Scalable for small or large institutions
Institutional & community collaborations welcome

Diploma
Program

Duration: 7 Months | Hours: 850 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Canada’s most comprehensive Afro-textured hair program.
Ideal for those ready to earn full hairstyling or barbering licensure.
  • Government-approved & licensing aligned
  • Covers natural hair care, barbering, styling & business training
  • Red Seal exam preparation included
  • Justice-informed, culturally rooted curriculum
  • Professional portfolio development
Eligible for Alberta Hairstylist License

How It Works

What Makes
Kulture Unmatched

At Kulture, we don’t just teach beauty — we embody it, elevate it, and root it in cultural excellence.

Afrocentric Education

Our curriculum centers Black hair. From curl patterns to cultural meaning, we teach the science, structure, and sacredness of textured hair.

Mastery Across
the Spectrum

Fades, full weaves, braids, locs, wigs, silk presses, and scalp therapy — learn the full range of textured hair techniques.

Direct Pathway
to Alberta Hair Licensure

Aligned with TradeSecrets Alberta. Complete 750 hours and graduate exam-ready.

Mentorship That Walks With You

Guidance from Black educators and industry leaders who support you from first lesson to full career.

Choose Us

Choose Your Journey

See Brilliance Where Others Shrink Back

Kulture training makes you salon-ready and life-ready. Whether your dream is to teach, lead, or launch your brand, we give you the skill, cultural knowledge, & confidence to do it all.

Your Journey Doesn’t End at Graduation — It Deepens

Apprenticeships, resume workshops, & job placement assistance are available to every graduate. You are part of the Kulture community for life.

Command Premium Prices with Premium Knowledge

Learn the art of high-end, culturally rooted services that draw luxury clients and build generational wealth.

Reclaim Narratives. Reshape Standards. Build Legacy.

This is more than cosmetology. This is a calling.

Our Curriculum

Legacy-Rooted,
Future-Ready

Built for Alberta Licensure | Informed by Ancestral Excellence

Accessible Tuition & Financial Support

Your Talent
Deserves to Thrive

We offer:
Contact us for personalized support. We’ll walk you through the best financial path for your dream.

Start Here.
Start Now.

Apply today and receive: – Access to cutting-edge training spaces – A rich digital library of tools – Mentorship in both hair artistry & business growth – Full prep for Alberta licensure and real-world excellence.
At Kulture, you don’t walk this path alone. From theory to mastery, we are with you every step of the way.
Let your journey start where beauty meets purpose.

Flexible Scheduling for Busy Lives

Your Education.
Your Time. Your Terms.

Fit learning into your busy life—start courses whenever you choose, study at your own pace, and take full control of your education.
You bring the passion. We’ll provide the pathway

In-Person Classes:

Mondays–Wednesdays

Weekend Practicums

Weekend Practicums with Live Models

Online Theory

Online Theory Access Anytime

Quarterly Intakes

Next Cohort Begins September 2025

Kulture Cosmetology Institute would like to respectfully acknowledge the unceded territories our work reside on. We are located on Treaty 7 Territory, the traditional land of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina First Nation, & the Stoney Nakoda. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
We honour and respect the histories, languages, ceremonies and cultures of the Indigenous People who call this territory home.
Kulture Ins. Cosmetology © 2025 All Rights Reserved
SALON ADDRESS: 6107 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5A4, Canada
STUDENT AREA SALON HOURS: Monday & Tuesday 9:00am – 8:30pm          Wednesday to Sunday CLOSED

On-Demand Individual Courses

Duration: 1 Month | Hours: 128 hrs
Format: Hybrid
Applicant Information
Course Relevance

Specialization Certificate Courses

Duration: 3 Months | Hours: 384 hrs
Format: Hybrid
Applicant Information
Specialization Preferences

Free Apprenticeship Program

Duration: 1 Year | Hours: 1,400 hrs
Format: In-Person
Note: Only available to Kulture Institute of Cosmetology graduates.
Applicant Information
Experience & Placement

License Refresher & Exam Prep Course

Duration: 3 Months | Hours: 384 hrs
Format: Hybrid
Applicant Information
Exam Preparation

Train-the-Trainer & Institutional Partnerships

Duration: Customizable
Format: Online & In-Person
Institution/Organization Info
Program Details

Diploma Program: Natural Textured Hair & Barbering

Duration: 7 Months | Hours: 850 hrs
Format: Hybrid
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Education & Background
Program Goals
Note: Free Apprenticeship is only available to Kulture graduates.
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