The Nova Scotia Cosmetology Act, 2012, c. 39 (the “Cosmetology Act”) and its By-Laws are pieces of legislation by which the Association is guided. These legal documents outline the criteria required to become a member of the Association. Members are industry professionals such as Hairdressers, Estheticians, Nail Technicians, Make-up Artists, and Eyelash Technicians. 

Cosmetology ActCOSMETOLOGY ACT
(updated Oct/2023)
CLICK HERE

    By LawsBY-LAWS
(updated  Oct/2023)
CLICK HERE

    Policies ProceduresPOLICIES & PROCEDURES
(updated Feb/2023)
CLICK HERE

                 
Schedule B FeesADDENDUM SCHEDULE B FEES
(updated Oct/2023)
CLICK HERE

    Certificate of Resolution of ByLaw AmmendmentsCertificate of Resolution of ByLaw Amendments
CLICK HERE

    Ministerial ApprovalMINISTERIAL APPROVAL
(November 23, 2022)
CLICK HERE



Please note: 
There is an increase in licence and permit fees effective upon renewal for 2024.



Safe Body Art Act

The Safe Body Art Act and regulations help to ensure safe practices for businesses offering services like Tattooing, Piercing, and Microblading. 

Please note: The Cosmetology Association does not enforce the Safe Body Art Act. For more information regarding the Safe Body Art Act, please contact the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change.

To view the Safe Body Art Act click here.
To view its Regulations click here.




Please note:
The Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia does not provide permits for services that fall within the jurisdiction of the Safe Body Art Act.

The Association will, however, offer information during an inspection regarding the Safe Body Art Act to its Members, salons, and spas.

A list of services covered under the Safe Body Art Act are noted below.

  • Microblading
  • Permanent and Semi-Permanent Make-up
  • Tattooing
  • Piercing



Cosmetology Association (NS)
126 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, NS  B3S 1A2
Canada

Hours of Operation
Monday 8:30 - 4:30
Tuesday 8:30 - 4:30
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30
Thursday 8:30 - 4:30
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 



 

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 College
Makeup Artistry
7067 Chebucto Road, 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