BeautyCouncil News & Articles

Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – Oct. 15 & 16
Introducing the Conscious Holistic Hairdressers’ Summit – where style meets sustainability, and beauty embraces wellness!

Mask Mandate Returns for long-term care, hospitals, and clinical settings in BC
Starting October 3, 2023, mask wearing will once again be mandatory in certain healthcare settings.

CEBA Repayment Deadline Extension: A Compromise for the Beauty Industry
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) offered a lifeline. Now, there’s an update on the program that could affect your salon, spa, or barbershop.

How card services other than Square can put $4,400 back in your salon in 5 years
You could invest back into your business—whether it’s employee training, new equipment, or a killer marketing campaign.

The Business of Style – Doing more with less
Do you need more staff or should we be looking at how to optimize our salon or spa to do better with the team we already have?

The playbook to build a happy team
HR documents are your business’s playbook: keeping things fair, fun, and legal. They’re the secret sauce to success!

Got a class or event? Promote it with us!
Do you have a class, seminar, or program that could help our talented community? Now you can showcase your offerings to our vast network of members.

Mona Leung’s Eye-Opening Journey: From Vanity to Authentic Beauty
This is the epic story of Mona Leung, a top-notch hairstylist who turned her world upside down in a bid to find safer ways to make people look and feel gorgeous.

Exclusive perk for members: HR package for half price
Transform your salon, spa, or barbershop with this all-in-one HR package. Harness the power of your team today and save up to $2,000.

Are you hunting for skilled staff?
Hire skilled foreign staff members without the paperwork and hassle.

More ingredients to be restricted in cosmetic ingredients
Some ingredients in your products are slated to be banned or restricted by Health Canada. Here’s a breakdown.

A Plea for Reprieve: Unveiling the Realities of CEBA Loan Repayment Amid Economic Uncertainty
Despite big CEBA loans, businesses are determined to bounce back, even as they juggle with slower-than-expected recovery and escalating costs

Animal testing for cosmetics now fully banned in Canada
Big news from the federal government – animal testing is banned.

Navigating CEBA loans – what is your situation?
Did you take out a CEBA loan? If so, are you ready to pay it back this year, or would you like more time to pay? Take our survey.

Register for your Approved Shop certification today
Are you ready to give your salon, spa, or barbershop the competitive edge it deserves? Introducing Approved Shop – the certification program that’s here to take your business to the next level.

Spruce up your spring and summer salon or spa promos
Stand out with these unique flower design elements for your social media or online promotions

BeautyCouncil + Get all we have to offer for one low monthly rate
Now have full access to our top-tier membership level and all BeautySafe certifications for just $13 per month

Navigating the New Minimum Wage in BC
On June 1, 2023, the minimum wage in B.C. will rise from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour.

How will this client-teaching concept affect you?
Sally’s is rolling out a test concept store where clients are trained in styling and colour application. What are your thoughts?

Tax reminders if you ship retail salon or spa products to your clients
Reminder from the CRA: Getting your taxes sorted when it comes to online sales is something you want to get right

Boost Your Salon and Spa Branding with Personalized Decals
Elevate your salon or spa’s branding game with personalized decals and stickers, transforming everyday items into powerful marketing tools that create memorable experiences for your clients.

Create content and get answers on the spot with ChatGPT
Use this ultra-powerful tool to generate instant social posts, answer tough questions, or even do math!

Help attract new people to the amazing career of hairstyling
Order your brochures to help students decide on a career in hairstyling.

State of the Industry Survey
Take this quick survey and you might win one of two tickets of full-day hair education in Vancouver

New benefit – The ultimate guide to opening your salon, spa, or barbershop
With your active membership, you can now access our online course to equip you with the knowledge and skills for success: Open a Salon, Spa, or Barbershop – The Ultimate Guide

Manage your salon and grow your brand with a single, powerful system
Coordinate your appointments, schedule, staff, and equipment in your salon software

Six ways a loyalty program can boost business
Studies show that businesses with a loyalty program can see an increase in repeat business of 20-50% compared to those without one.

More Benzene in Dry Shampoo Products
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.

Save when you use Park’N Fly as a member
This special member-only code will save you up to 20% on parking at major airports across Canada