Aesthetics Halifax Campus | Sydney Campus |

Make A Difference With Your Aesthetics Diploma

Imagine yourself in a career where you can do and be whatever you want to be as an Esthetician. Expressing yourself artistically in your career is what you’ve always wanted to have the ability to do. Helping others feel confident is what you do best, and you know you have the confidence and expertise to do it. And, having the flexibility to work your own hours, start your own business, and learn the latest techniques in the ever-changing field of aesthetics excites you!

With the CBBC Career College Aesthetics program, we will prepare you to be career-ready and meet the requirements to earn your license through the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia. Throughout the Aesthetics program, Industry Experts will come and do theory and hands-on workshops to help you learn the latest in the beauty industry. You will get hands-on practice throughout your entire program through labs and clinic experience in our Aspirations Salon & Spa in Sydney, Nova Scotia and Regency Training Salon & Spa in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will have the opportunity to work with products like Quannessence and CND Nail Polish.

And, as a CBBC Career College beauty student, you will have the opportunity to attend the International Beauty Show in New York City for free! This once in a lifetime trip will allow you to see the Big Apple while learning the latest from aesthetics artists like you.

admission requirements

Standard Admissions Policy:

• Grade 12 or GED
• Admissions Interview

Alternate Admissions Policy:

• Achieve a level 14 on Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE)
• Admissions Interview

Program Outline

• Nail sciences including manicuring, spa manicuring, pedicuring, spa pedicuring, shellac polish, gel nail enhancements
• Hair removal for face and body
• Skin sciences and facial treatments including skin care best practices and targeted treatments for various skin concerns
• Makeup artistry including day and night makeup and fantasy makeup
• Lash and brow tinting
• Body treatments including full body scrubs and relaxation
• Career planning and salon business including resume and interview workshops, social media marketing practices, client retention techniques and retail sales
• Three on-the-job training placements at outside salons/spas
• Salon ecology, infection control and sanitation standards
• Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia act and by-laws
• Guest speakers including skin care reps, beauty distributers, & medical aesthetics