Nova Scotia Skills Competition 2026: Aesthetics and Hairstyling Results and Highlights
April 6, 2026
The Nova Scotia Skills Competition for Aesthetics and Hairstyling took place on March 30 at the CBBC Career College Halifax Regency Training Salon campus, bringing together talented students from across the province for a day of competition, creativity, and collaboration.
Part of the broader Skills Canada initiative, these provincial competitions span a wide range of trades and technologies, providing students with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in real-world, high-performance environments. The Aesthetics and Hairstyling categories highlighted the growing demand for excellence in the beauty industry and the importance of hands-on training.
2026 Competition Winners
After a full day of competition, the following students were recognized for their outstanding performance:
Hairstyling
🥇 Luca Decaff (CBBC Halifax)
🥈 Isolde Battiste-Rhude (CBBC Halifax)
🥉 Sancia MacNeil (CBBC Sydney)
Aesthetics
🥇 Baharjeet Kaur (CBBC Halifax)
🥈 Karamveer Kaur (CBBC Sydney)
🥉 Brooke Fricker-Badertscher (CBBC Sydney)
Gold medalists Luca Decaff and Baharjeet Kaur from CBBC’s Hairstyling and Aesthetics programs (respectively) will go on to represent Nova Scotia at the Skills Canada National Competition in May, where they will compete against top students from across the country.
Supporting the Next Generation of Skilled Professionals
Events like the Nova Scotia Skills Competition are about so much more than medals—they’re a chance for students to step into real-world experiences and see what they’re capable of.
While this competition highlighted Aesthetics and Hairstyling, Skills events span a wide range of fields—from construction and automotive to culinary arts and information technology—showcasing just how vital and diverse the skilled trades are in Canada.
As Debra Ross, Campus Director at the Halifax Regency Salon, puts it, “Gaining the experience of competing at a competition like Skills is really important for them developing what they can practically, and it sets them apart from other students that don’t do these types of things.”
That hands-on experience is what makes these events so valuable. Students build confidence, sharpen their skills, and get a real sense of industry expectations—all of which help set them up for success in their careers.
CBBC Career College would like to congratulate all winners and participants of this year’s Nova Scotia Skills competition.
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