Cosmetology and Esthetics

T here is a high demand for professional cosmetologists and estheticians across Canada, as it is one of the fastest growing professions. 

Today, both men and women are paying attention to how they look and feel. Some want to improve their looks and feel better, and esthetics offers a mixture of science and art. Estheticians are well-versed in areas such as make-up artistry, laser treatments, and electrolysis and must be knowledgeable in skin disorders.

Many cosmetology and esthetics courses include spa treatments such as body wraps, and cellulite treatments as well as creative treatments such as nail art and manicures and pedicures.

Employment requirements to work in Canada

• Completion of high school, college or beauty school programs for cosmeticians, estheticians, electrologists, manicurists and pedicurists is required.
• Electrologists usually require certification from an electrologist's educational or training institution.
• Membership in a provincial or national electrolysis association may be required.
• To provide electrology laser and vascular treatments completion of a registered dermal therapy program may be required
• Estheticians usually require certification from an esthetician's educational or training institution.
• Ain Manitoba apprenticeship for electrologists, estheticians and nail technicians is available with trade certification being compulsory.
• A professional cosmetician or esthetician can have a successful career as an independent business entrepreneur.

Check out the schools that offer Cosmetology and Esthetics courses below, and get started on your new career today!

Featured Cosmetology Schools in Canada

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  JCI Institute

  Programs

  • Body Spa
  • Makeup Course
  

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  Modern College ~ Hairstyling & Esthetics

  Programs

  • Esthetics