While all trades are enforced under the authority of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act and the General Regulations, by Compliance Officers employed by the Agency, certain trades (9 in total) require licensing under another regulatory body. These trades are overseen by other regulatory authorities in Nova Scotia through permits or licenses.
The Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia is the licensing and regulatory authority of Nova Scotia Cosmetologists, salons and spas, industry business owners, colleges offering cosmetology programs, and students pursuing an education in cosmetology.
Compliance Enforcement
Hairstylist Apprenticeship
Shampoos, cuts, styles and chemically treats hair.
The Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia is the licensing and regulatory authority of Nova Scotia Cosmetologists, salons and spas, industry business owners, colleges offering cosmetology programs, and students pursuing an education in cosmetology.
Compliance Enforcement
Hairstylist Apprenticeship
Shampoos, cuts, styles and chemically treats hair.
Is there a training pathway for this trade?: No
Total Hours Required to Challenge Exam as a Trade Qualifier:
See below
- NS Trade Regulations
- Ratio of Apprentices to Journeypersons: 1:1
- Regulated in NS by the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia (CANS)
- TQ Hrs = Master Hairstylist Certificate/Licence issued by CANS
- Red Seal Occupational Standard & other Red Seal resources
- To work in the Hairstylist trade, an individual requires a license or permit under the regulatory authority in Nova Scotia, the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia (CANS).