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. Location Job title Regulation Regulatory Body Alberta Hairstylist Regulated Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Manitoba Hairstylist Regulated Apprenticeship Manitoba Manitoba Electrologist Regulated Apprenticeship Manitoba Manitoba Esthetician (Nail Technician & Skin Technician) Regulated Apprenticeship Manitoba New Brunswick Barber Regulated New Brunswick Registered Barbers’ Association New Brunswick Hairstylist Assistant Regulated Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Brunswick New Brunswick Hairstylist Regulated Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Brunswick New Brunswick Aesthetician Regulated Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Bruns Newfoundland and Labrador Hairstylist Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Departmant of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Northwest Territories Hairstylist Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Barber Regulated The Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association Nova Scotia Hairstylist Regulated Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Estheticians, Electrologists And Related Occupations Regulated Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia Ontario Hairstylist Regulated Skilled Trades Ontario Prince Edward Island Hairstylist Regulated PEI Hairdressers Association Québec Hairdresser Regulated Emploi Québec Saskatchewan Hairstylist Regulated Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Saskatchewan Esthetician (Nail Technician) Regulated Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Saskatchewan Esthetician (Skin Care Technician) Regulated Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Yukon Barber Non-regulated Apprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications, Yukon Education Yukon Hairstylist Non-regulated
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