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Out of Province Applicants
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Visiting Cosmetologists
Accessibility - Accommodation
Credential Review Application
Lapsed Licence
Permits
Opening a Salon/Spa
Room - Chair Rental Permit
Health & Safety
Workplace Health and Safety Regulations Update
Occupational Health & Safety in Nova Scotia
Sample Workplace Inspection Checklist (OHS)
WCB - Safety Toolkit
Salon & Spa Compliance
Free Workplace e-Courses
Material Safety Data Sheets
Resources
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Cosmetologists Unite October 18-20, 2025
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AGM October 20, 2024
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Cosmetologist - Hairdressing
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Specific Licence - Nail Technician
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For questions regarding licence application, please contact the office
info@nscosmetology.ca
and we will be happy to provide you with the required information.
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Cosmetology Association (NS)
128 Chain Lake Drive
Beechville, NS B3S 1A2
Canada
Hours of Operation
Monday
8:30 - 4:00
Tuesday
8:30 - 4:00
Wednesday
8:30 - 4:00
Thursday
8:30 - 4:00
Friday
8:30 - 3:00
*Holiday or Weather closures/cancellations will be noted in the
Calendar
.
Office:
(902) 468-6477
Fax:
(902) 468-7147
Toll Free:
(800) 765-8757
General Inquiries
info@nscosmetology.ca
Provincial Exam Information
jill@nscosmetology.ca
Executive Director
Dana Sharkey, CAE
executivedir@nscosmetology.ca
Cosmetology Colleges
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Schools
Academy of Cosmetology
Hair, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry
33 Thornhill Drive, Unit 201. Dartmouth
Cape Breton Business College
Hair, Esthetics
93 Johnston Street, Sydney
CBBC - Halifax
Hair, Esthetics
1046 Barrington Street, Halifax
Eastern Esthetics
Nail Technology, Hair Removal, Eyelash Enhancements.
19 Crane Lake Drive, Halifax
Hair Design Centre
Hair, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry
278 Lacewood Drive, Halifax
Hair Masters
Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology
26 Archibald Ave., North Sydney
Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology
Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Lash Technician
77 Crescent Drive, New Minas
NSCC Annapolis Campus
Hairdressing
50 Elliott Road, Middleton
NSCC Burridge Campus
Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth
NSCC Marconi Campus
Hairdressing
1240 Grand Lake Road, Sydney
NSCC Pictou Campus
Hairdressing
39 Acadia Avenue, Stellarton