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Professional certification and licensing

ByAdministrator 2023-01-162023-01-16

Before beginning work, it may be necessary to obtain a certification from a governing body. Determine if your desired occupation is regulated within your specific region or province.

  • Note this list is for reference and is subject to changes and updates. Please review any changes with your local government.
LocationJob titleRegulationRegulatory Body
AlbertaHairstylistRegulatedAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
ManitobaHairstylistRegulatedApprenticeship Manitoba
ManitobaElectrologistRegulatedApprenticeship Manitoba
ManitobaEsthetician (Nail Technician & Skin Technician)RegulatedApprenticeship Manitoba
New BrunswickBarberRegulatedNew Brunswick Registered Barbers’ Association
New BrunswickHairstylist AssistantRegulatedPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Brunswick
New BrunswickHairstylistRegulatedPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Brunswick
New BrunswickAestheticianRegulatedPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Bruns
Newfoundland and LabradorHairstylistRegulatedApprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Departmant of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest TerritoriesHairstylistRegulatedApprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories
Nova ScotiaBarberRegulatedThe Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association
Nova ScotiaHairstylistRegulatedCosmetology Association of Nova Scotia
Nova ScotiaEstheticians, Electrologists And Related OccupationsRegulatedCosmetology Association of Nova Scotia
OntarioHairstylistRegulatedSkilled Trades Ontario
Prince Edward IslandHairstylistRegulatedPEI Hairdressers Association
QuébecHairdresserRegulatedEmploi Québec
SaskatchewanHairstylistRegulatedSaskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
SaskatchewanEsthetician (Nail Technician)RegulatedSaskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
SaskatchewanEsthetician (Skin Care Technician)RegulatedSaskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
YukonBarberNon-regulatedApprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications, Yukon Education
YukonHairstylistNon-regulated
REVISED JANUARY 2023
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      • BeautySafe Level 2 – Esthetics
      • BeautySafe Level 2 – Hairstyling
      • BeautySafe Level 2 – Eyelash Extensions
      • BeautySafe Level 2 – Nail Technology
      • BeautySafe Level 2 – Piercing
      • BeautySafe Level 2 – Cosmetic Tattooing and Microblading
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