Hair Stylists,  Salon Owners, and any other member who would like their voice heard!

Consultation sessions have started and your voice is needed. This is your industry and you have a say.

You have worked hard to be where you are today, your business is your livelihood, and it is time to voice your thoughts and/or concerns.

Consultation/Survey

“The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) invite you to help determine if there is support for Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator Trade to become a voluntary trade with a training pathway for certification.”

They also want your input on how to enhance the understanding that natural hair care services are not regulated under the Cosmetology Act.

Natural hair care includes activities such as braiding, weaving, knots, twists and may include the use of natural or synthetic hair extensions, fibers, and decorative beads. While natural hair care may include the use of natural botanical and herbal oils and other natural products, it does not include the use of chemical dyes, reactive chemicals, or chemical hair joining agents. Although natural hair care is typically associated with individuals of African descent, natural hair care activities are also practiced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and, in many cases, are culturally significant with practices being passed down over generations.”

Our Position
The Association is in full support of the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator and has been asking for this since 2012.  However, for hairstylists, salons, and the industry we strongly believe these skills remain under the hairstylist, as a specialized licence in Cosmetology hair services, only when these services are offered for fee gain or reward or in a salon. It by no means would include anyone of any culture doing this for no fee, gain, or reward.

We are a very diverse, open, and inclusive industry, and keeping the industry together, we will all build brighter futures.

If you have questions for the Association, please email memberresponse@nscosmetology.ca

Link to survey and sessions https://www.bbi.ca/events/black-beauty-culture-hair-innovator-community-consultation

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