FAIR REGISTRATION PRACTICES

APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIAL REVIEW & RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATION
Any individual that is licenced to practice cosmetology in another province in Canada may apply to the Cosmetology Association for licence recognition and transfer under Section 29 of the Nova Scotia Cosmetology Act, 2012, c. 39 (the “Cosmetology Act”) and its By-Laws [Bylaw 4.3(b)]. NOTE: The Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia has the authority to request from an applicant information to establish that the applicant qualifies for licencing under the Cosmetology Act, and in accordance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (July 1, 2017, Part VII - Labour Mobility) and Nova Scotia’s Canadian Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2018, c.23, s. 1

REQUEST FOR CREDENTIAL REVIEW (APPLICATION)
For a printable copy of the Application for Credential Review & Recognition of Qualification, please click here.

IMPORTANT: A "certificate" is not equal to certification. A certificate or diploma issued by a school, institution or business that is not regulated will not be accepted.

DEFINITION: LICENSED BY A PROVINCIAL REGULATOR OR A REGULATED ASSOCIATION

Individuals that qualify under the above noted legistion will hold a licence or certification from a regulated body.

A regulatory body means: a designated provincial regulator - trade office, apprenticeship agency or association that is responsible for the regulation of a profession that is governed by legislation within Canada. (This includes Red Seal certification and designation.) 

The applicant must provide with their application a valid licence or certification issued by a regulatory body, apprenticeship agency, or association. 

Please email info@nscosmetology.ca if you require further information.


Cosmetology Association (NS)
128 Chain Lake Drive
Beechville, NS  B3S 1A2

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday 9:00 - 4:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 4:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 4:00
Thursday 9:00 - 4:00
Friday 9:00 - 3:00

*For Holiday, weather closures and cancellations, click here: Calendar
Office: (902) 468-6477
Fax: (902) 334-7108
Toll Free: (800) 765-8757

General Inquiries
info@nscosmetology.ca

Provincial Exam Information
jill@nscosmetology.ca

Executive Director
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 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