There has been so much going on at Delmar College that we decided to do another double month recap! Can you believe that June is coming to an end – and summer months have really begun? Did anyone think it would actually come let alone this fast? Here at Delmar College we are thrilled about this weather and all the things it brings. Check out what we got up to over the past few months!!
Even though May was a great month… We think June has been even better! Check out why…
Delmar College had some amazing June specials…
We’ve shared some amazing student work…
Our August 3-day Hair styling class completed their program…
CONGRATULATIONS!
Delmar College also had some Outside Educators from Unite , Schwarzkopf, and INMODE come share their knowledge of their products with our student body.
Delmar College also has created a extra class for Hot shaves that is OPEN to all Licensed stylists and Apprentices…
Email: Tarab@delmarcollege.com
and we’ve shared some student excitement towards their program…
Delmar College placed a posting out for Esthetics & Nail technician Job openings within our team. If you’re passionate about the industry and would like to take the next step by passing your passion on to the next generation –
Please email: Audreye@delmarcollege.com
with your application!
Our instructors had the oppertunity to train with L’Oréal Professional….
We shared our new treasure with you…
DELMAR COLLEGE BEAUTY BLENDER
We’ve had some amazing student awards given…
MAY & JUNE STUDENT AWARDS
Delmar College also hosted a Fathers Day Appreciation event that offered FREE hair cuts …
Delmar College also highlighted some Senior students photo shoot project with Brandon from Analog Dog Creative Ltd…
Delmar College also welcomed a new Clinical class…
In today’s world beauty has become an internet sensation! There are many social media outlets that are both important for Beauty Professionals to explore, upload, and experience as well as grow due to the success you can achieve using it to your benefit.
Delmar College promotes using Social Media towards growing your career and to get your name known to the world. Beauty lovers like Delmar College students are able to utilize these media outlets such as : Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook in so many ways to either promote, educate, and learn through any direction they choose.
Delmar College wants to shine some light on some of our students who’ve become amazing at their trade, known to individuals, and are making a name for themselves through social media. These students are Delmar College Featured Beauty Influencers!
This months Featured Beauty Influencer: EMILY FORTIN
Emily is 7 months into her professional career as a Apprentice working under Accentric Salon & Spa in Sage Hill Calgary, Alberta. Emily has successfully completed 2/4 government exams so far, and cannot wait to complete the next 2. Emily separates her skills from others by “stepping out of a comfort zone”. She builds a diverse clientele by servicing clients from many different ethnicity’s. Where some may not be comfortable with Extremely curly hair – she excels! She loves to challenge herself with all hair types and to continue her growth in the industry!
What Emily does?
Emily provides all services, however her specialty is Balayage, up styles, braiding, and cutting curly hair. We asked Emily how important re-booking is to her. This is her response: ” asking a client to re-book is very important. Depending on what the service is, keeping a client consistent with their appointments and home care will keep their hair maintained and they will be grateful”. This is her way of keeping her clients coming back for more & happy with their results.
This beauty Influencer started her career at Delmar College. Emily was enrolled in a 3-day 1400 hr. Hair Styling program in which she embraced her talent and was hired right after school and Emily was recently mentioned on NARCITY as a stylists who is “killing the game in Calgary”. ” I would highly recommend Delmar College to anyone wanting to go into the beauty industry”. “Delmar didn’t only teach great education and skills, but also how to be a professional and build a clientele in a salon environment”. ” I felt confident going into my government exams because I know I was properly trained”.
Emily has 275 followers on her IG account and counting! Like many cosmetologist Emily embraced her talent and first love while making a name for herself in the Hair Styling Industry here in Calgary with only 7 months under her belt!
Want to learn how to do Hair and become a professional like Emily Fortin so you could one day be an influencer? You could get your start at Delmar College just like she did!
In today’s world beauty has become an internet sensation! There are many social media outlets that are both important for Beauty Professionals to explore, upload, and experience as well as grow due to the success you can achieve using it to your benefit.
Delmar College promotes using Social Media towards growing your career and to get your name known to the world. Beauty lovers like Delmar College students are able to utilize these media outlets such as : Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook in so many ways to either promote, educate, and learn through any direction they choose.
Delmar College wants to shine some light on some of our students who’ve become amazing at their trade, known to individuals, and are making a name for themselves through social media. These students are Delmar College Featured Beauty Influencers!
This months Featured Beauty Influencer: KATHY TRAN
Kathy has been working in salons since she completed school 2 years ago. She’s completed her apprenticeship hours & exams and has been a fully licensed stylist for 1 year. Kathy picked up her career and started a new journey working in Toronto, ON at Lisa Dinh Hair Studio for the last 7 months as a Junior hair stylist and LOVING IT!
What Kathy does
Kathy specializes in Colour but will occasionally do cuts. What she sees mostly in her chair are Balayages and Colour Corrections. Specifically taking dark asian hair to a light ashy blonde tones. Daily bookings will range from 2-3 clients per day as it takes time to do these drastic yet BEAUTIFUL masterpeices.
↓↓↓ BELOW ARE PHOTOS OF KATHY’S WORK ↓↓↓
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Kathy is currently booked 2-3 months out on weekdays, and even further for weekends (5-6 months).
“I always suggest that a client rebook in advance, otherwise we do have a wait-list available for cancellations”.
“My Instagram is my portfolio. It is a great tool to use for advertising the type of work you do and also attract the type of work you want to do. It also shows my progression over the years. I also use Instagram to connect with other hair enthusiast and get inspired as well”.
This beauty Influencer started her career at Delmar College. Kathy was enrolled in a 3-day 1400hr Hairstyling program in which she embraced her talent and was hired directly from school. Kathy has 1,828 followers on her IG account and growing! Like many cosmetologists Kathy embraced her talent and first love and specialized in it! Color is Kathy’s forte however she still keeps fresh with cuts too!
Here is what Kathy has to say about Delmar College:
“My experience at Delmar College was GREAT! I was taught everything I needed to know to enter into the hair industry with full confidence. Getting my license was a piece of cake because Delmar’s training was so intense (in a good way). I love how the classes were smaller and our instructors were very caring with our education. A lot of people will say ‘ you will forget everything you learned in hair school and develop your own ways’ but even today I am using a lot of the skills that Delmar had taught me!” -Kathy Tran
Wow! The only statement to describe the past few months here at Delmar College. We have been shaking off the winter and welcoming Spring with open arms (even if it doesn’t look and feel like it outside). Here is a quick review of the amazing events that have taken place here at Delmar.
Where do I begin?
Lets start with all our new classes…
March 2018 Hairstyling ClassApprenticeship Period 1March 2018 Clinical Aesthetics ClassApril 2018 Barbering ClassApril 2018 Professional Aesthetics Class
WELCOME TO THE DELMAR FAMILY!
Delmar College wishes all the best to our recent graduating classes! We cannot wait to see what your future holds…
Apprenticeship Period 2 (Finish)November Clinical Aesthetics ClassDay Time Nail Technicians
As well as our May 3-Day Hairstyling class who graduated in March! (unfortunately no class photo)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM DELMAR!
We have shared some amazing specials & deals with you our valued customers…
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Delmar hosted the Calgary Regional Skills Canada Competition …
Shared some behind the scenes of being a student at Delmar College…
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We have also given many awards and prizes…
We have brought in some extra educational classes for our students…
Delmar College volunteered at Hudson’s Bay by Donating free styles for Ladies, and free Men’s cuts and Beard trims to jump-start their “Bay Days”…
Delmar College has partnered with American Crew products and are now available for purchase at our student salon…
We tried out a new contest at Delmar College- The “SNAP CHALLENGE”! This contest is becoming a favourite! If you have not sent us your photo- the contest is until April 30th. The winner will be drawn in May!
Be sure to stay tuned in to Delmar College Media Outlets for more amazing deals, offers, contests and much more! Next month:
* Student Ambassador for March & April revealed
* “A day as a Esthie” blog #2
*Meet our NEW STAFF
* New Specials & Prizes
* New enrolment
* Humboldt Bronco’s Fundraising event
* Much Much More…
My name is Rozalyn and I am a junior in the Professional Esthetics program at Delmar College. I feel truly honored to be apart of the Delmar blog list.
Firstly, a bit about myself. I decided to come to Delmar College because I was feeling like I needed a career change. Working in retail and being a certified florist didn’t make me happy anymore. My mom has been a hair stylist for my entire life and told me to get into the beauty industry. I was Being stubborn for many years, But now I finally did it!
In January our class started off with lots of theory. Vision boards about our goals, science projects about the Anatomy & physiology of the body and more! Finally the fun stuff.
Next, it was waxing and tinting. Which I love! There is something so satisfying to remove hair from the body. Finding models for this has been a bit of a struggle. At first, I thought I only needed new friends (haha)…But no I just needed to get out of my comfort zone, and branch out to all social media outlets to bring in models. With success I got many people for the upcoming model days.
My first practical exam on waxing made me so nervous but, with an awesome instructor and some confidence I got through it! In February, we started manicures and pedicures. Manicures were fun until someone wants red nail polish!
Thank you Sam for teaching us polish applications from the very first week of class. It truly helped when it came to the practical exam.
Learning Facials
Pedicures are a bit of a challenge for me. I had to find ways to hold up legs without straining my hand. Good thing every day is an improvement. Time for Facials, facials, facials!
Rozalyn practicing facials
March has been all about the skin. Learning about different skin types, the Fitzpatrick scale and the disorders & diseases of the skin. I really had no clue there is so much to learn when it comes to our skin. I am having the time of my life at Delmar College meeting and learning beside awesome people! I now have my practical exam to prepare for here soon, so stay tuned to my monthly blog to hear about how my program is going, and whats going on at the Aesthetics campus!
For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a part of the fashion
world. I started modelling at a young age and always had a love for the hair
and makeup involved.
Model: Elyse
Delmar helped me start out my career as a hair stylist by giving me opportunities to work as a Volunteer stylist on the set of test shoots for Numa Models.
Elyse behind the scenes at Numa
Through working at Numa and my previous modelling experience I have been able to reach out to contacts and photographers that I’ve known/met and began working alongside them for editorial photo shoots. Recently I had the pleasure of working behind the scenes doing hair for Jian Von Esmane who is an amazing photographer and has been published many, many times and even in Vogue!
(photo left: Test shot for Numa, Photo Right: Published Numa model Hair: Elyse Roberge)
This shoot had a very serious high fashion vibe to it which was fun for me because I don’t have much of that in my current hair portfolio. The shoot we did ended up getting published in Beautymute Magazine issue 42 in Paris, France!
It’s an amazing feeling still being in school and already being published as a stylist. In April I will be starting the makeup 101 course at Delmar College Aesthetics and Wellness and I am looking forward to be published in a magazine for makeup as well as hair!
Hello Everyone, To all of you that always kept up with my blogs throughout my Delmar experience – Thank you! This will be my last post as I graduate at the end of march! This month of school is going to be really busy, due to everything finishing up. We had our last potluck and our unlikely inspiration photo shoot project recently and Id like to share some of my work with you.
Potluck class photo
School has been really fun and I met a lot of great people including the instructors and all the students that I’v met along the way! I hope to keep in touch with a lot of them and I wish them all the best in their hair styling futures!
I hope you’ve enjoyed some of my photos from my most recent work including my last color correction with Delmar College.
Tis the month of love and WOW did we ever feel the love this month! Even with all the storms, and drab weather we’ve had some amazing events go on that never cease to amaze. Check out what we got up to this past month…
We have had some amazing sales….
we’ve had some busy student workshops…
Delmar College also prides itself on educating students on educating the public and to publicize their success! Here is some of the students who won prizes by just doing that!
We’ve posted new Hiring opportunities for a Full-time Barber Instructor and Hair styling Instructor as we grow our team…
We’ve published some amazing student work this month…
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We’ve shared lots of laughs…
We’ve posted about new classes accepting students and Promotions…
Delmar also published our unique course – ITEC! It’s offered to our 1400 hair styling students…
We’ve posted a tour of our new campus with Social Media Coordinator Brittany Connors as our video Blog…
Delmar College also traveled to Las Vegas for the AmSpa Medical Spa Show! photo posted was of our vary own Dan Cavanaugh doing an interview for the AmSpa crew!
Owner Dan Cavanaugh
Delmar College loves to keep up with all the new trends and bring them to you our consumer and future students!
We also sweetened the deal with a gift basket draw paired with Chocolate treatments over this season.
Prizes were won…
Delmar College also had some JAW-DROPPING sales on electrical items…
3-in-1 box Deal with an additional 30%off!
We’ve had students endorse some of their favorite products…
Our Barber students took their exams..
and our Student Barber Shop FINALLY opened!
We’ve embraced the “PIMPLE POPPER” video addiction…
And to finalize the month – Delmar College announced our February Student Ambassador! Keep a look out for her blog shortly!
If you’re new to Delmar College Social Media you can find us on: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter: @delmarcollegeAB, Instagram: @Delmar_College , and our Website!
Thanks for Joining us on this months recap- we cannot wait to see what March brings!
Brittany Connors Social Media Coordinator, Instructor
Everyone at some point in their life has asked themselves “what do I do when I grow up”?
Some toddlers tell their parents “I wanna be a firefighter/doctor/vet/teacher”, andSome of those children have grown to become exactly what they’ve dreamed of since childhood. However, MOSTof us are not always that lucky.
Who of you were those individuals who said to their parents ” I want to be a glitter eater”, or ” I want to be in the circus” ? While those careers seem “fun” at the time, as we grow and develop we learn that it may not be the career we want anymore? Our views have changed so to speak!
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Who of you did know what you wanted to do, knew the path you wanted to take? Or, it just never came to be for you? Was it not what you thought it would be? As many expectations come to be.
For all those individuals who’ve dreamed of being a Stylist/Colourist/Esthetician/Nail Artist/Makeup Artist…Creativity comes easy to you! You see shapes, lines, and design features easily compared to others! With this “job” it can be more than that! Yes– having the “flare” for it definitely makes the venture easier there is no doubt about it. However, it can also be learned, and formed for everyone, and their learning abilities! Whether you want this to be your life–long career or even something “to do on the side” this career can be for ANYONE! It has so many options and that is why it is a trade that is so prevalent in today’s society.
No matter if you chose this career as a child, or if you chose this career as a second path. This career is just the beginning of many adventures, ups and downs!
Cosmetology was said to be a career that “NEVER MADE ANY MONEY”. A career that was for those that “didn’t know what they wanted to do”. WHAT A SHAM!
Speaking from experience – Cosmetology is an industry that defies all odds! You can make it whatever you want it to be. This career could make all your dreams come true! Whether your dreams consist of a 6 figure salary, a new house, a new car, to travel the world, to become a business owner, or something more. All you have to do is dream!! Some people are living in such a small world they cannot visualize the amazing opportunities this industry has to offer.
Little history on my family and how I decided this career was for me…….
My mother was told from all her peers these same things! Your “NEVER GOING TO MAKE MONEY” and “YOU WONT MAKE ANYTHING OF YOURSELF”. My mother is living proof, along with others in this industry, that SHOWED THEM OTHERWISE! (To those that do-way to go!)
Brittany and her Mother, Susan Dean in an ABA judging seminar
After teaching for many years my mother was approached by a peer of hers that she was interested in selling her school. My mother thought about it and then decided to venture into the education business in 1994! This took many years of hard work. Which didn’t only mean managing a business and all of the instructing team, it also meant to work extremely long hours, sometimes not seeing her children as much as other moms at the time who stayed home had. It meant cleaning the school, counselling students, running the odds and ends errands, snow removal, sanding, stocking, bookkeeping, plumbing (quick fixes unless professionals are needed), maintenance, etc. When you first start a business its not always lucrative in the beginning and you have to wear all the “HATS”. Through all her sacrifices she now owns and operates the largest cosmetology school in the East Coast called Majestany Institute. My mother like many in this industry worked hard through the good, the bad, the ups, the downs and because of it her business continues to be a thriving success!
(Brittany over the years from student, competitor, Master Judge for the ABA, and now Instructor for Delmar College)
I hope that hearing my mothers story and even when we may be told it isn’t much, make Hairstyling, Esthetics, Nails, Makeup, Eyelash extensions your OWN! Don’t let Those small-minded individuals steer you away from a great career. A career that doesn’t get affected by the market. A trade that is versatile in specialties like Color, Cutting, Extensions etc. Versatile in division’s like Magazines, Photography, Education, TV, Sales/Retail, Management, and even becoming an Entrepreneur. The opportunities are endless!
Brittany Connors ABA 2nd place
In my case, my dream was NOT to enter into the same industry as my mother. When I was a kid I dreamed of becoming a police officer! I followed that dream to university, college, and then realized it wasn’t for me. I had no options, but had responsibilities to stay on top of! I decided to enter into Cosmetology. Not because I had the talent, not because I knew my entire life that I wanted it to be my career, but because I needed it at the time! Now, after entering into hairstyling. I’ve become more than I had ever imagined.
I started my journey in education 4 years ago! Although I had started my journey at Majestany since what seemed like birth, my first full time educating position was when I began working for Delmar College back in 2015. Since I walked into this career I have had moments where you look at yourself and say wow – I love what I do! Others – you wonder if you’re getting through to anyone? Education is not for the weak! I’ve learned through guidance that there are many different learning styles, methods, and ways to deliver information to different individuals. I’ve learned that not every rule needs to be met with the largest punishment (I’m a little strict). I’ve learned how to adapt learning material to be better understood by everyone and to have fun doing it. I love sharing all the education that I’ve received from my many classes I continue to take and find that my students get a diverse background in all things “old” and “new” because of it! In my opinion teaching is one of the hardest yet rewarding careers and I wouldn’t change a thing!
(Some amazing memories of my Delmar College Family)
I was very fortunate to find an institution like Delmar College to believe in me and to help me take the next step from a hairstylist, to educator, and now to Delmar College’s Social Media Coordinator. I couldn’t be more humbled!
Delmar College has been at the forefront of this industry in Calgary for over 60years! What a place to get my start! I cannot thank the Owners, Dan and Carla Cavanagh, all the Management: Tara Byrne, Shauna Defreitas, Lauren Scavarelli, and Audrey Eastham , All the teaching staff: Andrew, Maricel, Jenessa, Tina, Erin, Crystal, Alison, Nilo, Lana, and our amazing receptionist Jeannie enough for the support they’ve shown by welcoming me into the “Family“. That is what we are here at Delmar, a family!
Andrew and Brittany representing the Delmar Swag
I’ve now shared with you my history with a story on my mother, Susan Dean and her success. I’ve shared how I became to be an educator and my path to success with Delmar College. Now what is your success story?
Whether this is your first kick at the can for a new journey in education, or if it is your second, third, even fourth – That’s okay! We here at Delmar College have seen it all. We’ve had some students who just wanted something different. We have had students who wanted to change their life for the better by having a career that had a flexible schedule to be with their family when they needed it to be. Some who were in their 50’s and were just not ready to stop working so decided to try something new. It doesn’t matter what the “push” may be. Come visit Delmar College and see if we can help you like they’ve helped me enjoy the “next step” in your life by starting it off on the right foot!
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
– Brittany Connors Social Media Coordinator & Hair Instructor
The month of January has been very busy and kind of stressful.
My class started off the month with an exciting taper workshop where we broke the record and did a total of 66 men’s cuts! The instructors were impressed with us and when we came in the next morning they gave us all coffee and donuts and a congratulated us on all the good work 🙂
After that fun wore off we had to start getting serious again because we had or second term mock exam and the second term theory exams coming up. The second term exams are way harder than the first! You really need to study and practice even more than ever to pass them!
Beautiful Color/ Highlight / style done by Morgan
I personally did alright on my practical mock but then on the day of our actual exam my alarm didn’t go off, So I was pretty late and unfortunately had to took a zero. This means I will have to work really hard to pass my final in order to graduate!
So my advice to anyone joining the program is SET LIKE 500 ALARMS ON EXAM DAYS….okay not actually 500 but set more than one so you don’t get wrecked like me!
Other than that its just been a lot of salon days and doing lots of hair! I love being on the salon floor and getting experience, unfortunately I suck at remembering to take pictures of my work! I only have a couple pictures of things I’ve done this month but I hope you enjoy the small amount I do have!
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