Monica Mathiot is no stranger to Lakeland College's student-led learning model.

She spent the majority of last year styling clients' hair in the Hairstyling Salon at the Lloydminster campus. Now the Class of 2019 hairstyling alumna is expanding her skills in Lakeland's esthetician program.

Mathiot can explore her interest in makeup and skincare through the student-led spa in the Wellness Centre, as well as manicures and pedicures, tinting, waxing and more.

“I decided to come back to Lakeland because of my experience last year, from participating in the salon to working with clients, and competing in the Best of the Prairies in Saskatoon,” Mathiot said. She earned third place for her punk-rock inspired hairstyle at the 2019 Best of the Prairies Makeup and Hair Competition.

Recently, Mathiot was asked to demo updos for this year's hairstyling class, providing them with tips and tricks for success as they prepare to open the campus salon to the public.

Esthetician and hairstyling students have been honing their skills since the start of their program to run their student-led operations.

“I'm looking forward to being back in the public clinics and seeing my hair clients in the spa. My goal is to further myself and skills, and have more job opportunities when I graduate,” Mathiot said.

Book an appointment

Members of the public can treat themselves to a range of services in the Wellness Centre, which is now open on Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. until Dec. 12. The Hairstyling Salon will be open from Oct. 30 to Dec. 20 on Wednesdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays, noon to 8 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Every service is done with guidance and supervision from instructors.

In January 2020, the list of services to choose from will increase. Esthetician students will offer facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion, and hairstyling students will offer colour treatments.

To book an appointment with esthetician students in the Wellness Centre, please call 780 871 5454. A full list of esthetician services and costs is available here.

For appointments with hairstyling students in the salon, please call 780 871 5453. A full list of hairstyling services and costs is available here. All services are performed under the supervision of an instructor.