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Max Gourgues Color Mastery & Runway Ready Redken Night – Oct. 22 & 23

Posted on 2023-10-02
Kickstart your color mastery journey with an inspiring evening at the Runway Ready Redken Night.
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Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – Oct. 15 & 16

Posted on 2023-10-02
Introducing the Conscious Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – where style meets sustainability, and beauty embraces wellness!
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The association for the personal service industry

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Hairstyling

We represent hairstylists, colourists, blow dry specialists, and just about anyone who works on a head of hair.

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Barbering

If you cut mens’ hair, shape beards, or provide shaves, we are here for you.

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Esthetics, nails, lashes, hair removal

We include skin care professionals, hair removal technicians, lash technicians, and nail technicians in our association.

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You’re an expert, so why not let the world know? Your association membership tells everyone you are a leader in the personal services industry.

Join thousands of fellow professionals who care about the craft of beauty, style, and grooming.

From sleek payment systems to easy to access insurance, connect with the right tools for your career.

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Just launched! Try our new Classified Ads on BeautyCouncil. Free for all paid members. More details on this page and on your member dashboard.

I’m looking forward to being certified through BeautyCouncil

“I have worked hard for my career in beauty and I’m looking forward to being certified as an esthetician by the BeautyCouncil”
Manisha
Skin Care Specialist, Burnaby, BC

I’m super happy with Apollo Insurance

“Celina was really helpful. She was able to get the insurance I could afford at this time. I’ve recommended Apollo to some of my fellow chair renters.
Thanks again for helping me find an amazingly affordable solution for my business insurance needs.”
Julie,
Jewels Hair Designs, North Delta

Thank you for stepping up

“Thank you again for stepping up and in for all beauty industry workers during these uncertain times. I have used the BC example as an inspiration for previous students and current colleagues across Canada and around the world to get them motivated, activated, and back to work.”
Greg Abbott
Abbott Hair Spa, Courtenay, BC

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Max Gourgues Color Mastery & Runway Ready Redken Night – Oct. 22 & 23
News | Training

Max Gourgues Color Mastery & Runway Ready Redken Night – Oct. 22 & 23

Posted2023-10-022023-10-02

Kickstart your color mastery journey with an inspiring evening at the Runway Ready Redken Night.

Read More Max Gourgues Color Mastery & Runway Ready Redken Night – Oct. 22 & 23Continue

Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – Oct. 15 & 16
News | Training

Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – Oct. 15 & 16

Posted2023-10-022023-10-02

Introducing the Conscious Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – where style meets sustainability, and beauty embraces wellness!

Read More Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – Oct. 15 & 16Continue

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News

Mask Mandate Returns for long-term care, hospitals, and clinical settings in BC

Posted2023-09-282023-09-28

Starting October 3, 2023, mask wearing will once again be mandatory in certain healthcare settings.

Read More Mask Mandate Returns for long-term care, hospitals, and clinical settings in BCContinue

How can we help you realize your potential?

Elevate and standardize your industry

The Cosmetology Association Western Canada (BeautyCouncil) develops standards through professional certifications, codes of practice, industry guidelines, and by making continued education available our members at reduced rates. 


Continue your education & professional development

Anyone who knows us, knows we’re obsessed with education! Ongoing education keeps us up-to-date and boosts quality and professionalism in our industry. BeautyCouncil offers Certification of Qualification exams, BeautySafe Certification, discounts to advanced training classes, and resources for your business and marketing.

Connect with and learn from your community

It’s hard to work alone — so don’t! BeautyCouncil is an association of passionate, committed beauty professionals, which is truly the best resource of all. We’ll keep you up to date on events and networking opportunities. We’ve also researched and tested the best insurance plans, health plans, customer service and business tools (with discounts for our members, of course) so you can focus on the job you love.

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The BeautyCouncil is situated upon the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. We would like to thank the Coast Salish people and value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.

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