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A community of salon, spa, and barber professionals
the cosmetology association western canada
The association for the personal service industry
Limitless Possibilities
- Join our association of professionals
- Engage in continuous learning
- Save with member benefits
- Show your professionalism
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.
List your job on our Community Listings
Post your job opening, rental space, or item for sale on our new Community Listing page. Free for members and just $10 for non-members.
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A new study commissioned Valisure has uncovered more products with high levels of benzene. In their petition, Valisure has stated: “Valisure shows data from the analysis of benzene by directly sampling contaminated air after spraying dry shampoo products, which suggests potential for short- and long-term inhalation exposure to high levels of benzene. The presence of…
Boost staff retention with a group retirement savings plan
Now more than ever, it’s time to encourage your employees to save by setting up a group retirement savings program.
More than 1.5M hair products recalled over detection of cancer-causing chemical
Health Canada has issued a mass recall of hair products due to the detection of the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
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 accessible to our members.
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, advanced skills training, and resources for your business and marketing. As a member, you’ll get discounts and often free access.
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.