Halifax
Program Length:
41 Weeks
Program Hours:
1500
Sydney
Program Length:
41 Weeks
Program Hours:
1500
Upcoming Start Dates
Halifax:
September 2, 2025
February 16, 2026
Sydney:
September 2, 2025
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Are you the go-to person among your friends and family for hairstyle advice? Do you revel in the joy of helping others look and feel their best? Are you passionate about the intersection of beauty and art, using it as a medium to express your artistic side while uplifting others?
If you’ve always yearned for a career that allows you to break free from the conventional, embrace uniqueness, and explore expressive possibilities, the Cosmetology – Hairdressing program (Hair Stylist program) at CBBC Career College is your gateway. Unleash your creativity, earn your Cosmetology diploma, and embark on a journey that goes beyond the ordinary.
Our program is designed to prepare you not just for a job but for a thriving career as a hairstylist across the province. We ensure you are career-ready and equipped to obtain your cosmetology license through the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia. Delivered by industry experts, our curriculum blends theory with hands-on workshops, keeping you abreast of the latest trends in the beauty industry.
Experience the beauty world firsthand with practical training in our CBBC Training Salon & Spa in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and our Regency Training Salon & Spa in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Work with top-notch products such as Redken, Reuzel, Quinessence, CND Nail Polish, and Bodyography.
Your journey towards a rewarding career in Cosmetology – Hairdressing starts now. Join the program that earned CBBC Career College recognition with a silver award in the Beauty & Hairdressing Schools category by CommunityVotes Halifax! Let your passion for transforming lives through beauty find its professional outlet at CBBC. Enrol today and make your mark in the vibrant world of cosmetology.
Want to Know if We're a Good Fit for You?
Join us every Thursday at 2pm AST to check out what CBBC Career College has to offer. Our group tours let you see our campus and learn about our programs and services up close. They're a great way to get your questions answered and figure out if learning with us matches what you're looking for. Don't miss your chance to explore and see if our place feels right for you!
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Job Market
Hairdressers and cosmetologists often work in salons, spas, beauty centers, and wellness facilities. Alternatively, they have opportunities for specialization, allowing them to cater to specific client needs and interests. This may include specializing in bridal hairstyling, creative colour techniques, men’s grooming, or skin care.
Salary Information
Nova Scotia
Average Wage ($/hr) – $15.20
High Wage ($/hr) – $19.82
Canada Wide
Average Wage ($/hr) – $17.19
High Wage ($/hr) – $29.63
This program is an excellent fit for:
- Someone who likes to work with their hands on a daily basis.
- Someone who likes helping others feel and look their best.
- Someone who enjoys keeping up with the latest trends in beauty.
Why choose the Cosmetology – Hairdressing program?
- Several different opportunities for employment, including self-employment, full-time or part-time.
- Become career-ready for a growing field that will always be needed.
- Get lots of hands-on practice to nurture your expertise.
Save time & money
- Finish most programs and become job-ready in less than a year!
- Get the skills you need to get hired with programs that cut the extras and give you the skills you need to get hired.
- With career support for life with CBBC Career College, our experts will help find you employment no matter how long ago you graduated.
- You don't need three to four years of school to enter the workforce with the skills to start a great paying career!
Your future is our priority
- Start school NOW with most program intakes happening frequently (no need to wait!)
- No waiting lists, even in our most-popular programs. We'll get you the job training you need to start your career ASAP.
- We take a student-centric approach to learning, with small class sizes to empower you to collaborate with your peers and receive more attentive support from your instructors.
Career-relevant education
- Our programs are programs aligned with real-world, in-demand occupations. We will get you job-ready!
- Most CBBC Career College programs include practicum experience so you can hit the job search running with a great education AND experience.
- We have real relationships with employers who are waiting to hire qualified CBBC Career College graduates!
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“How CBBC Career College Prepared Me for a Career in Hair & Beauty!”
What People Are Saying
The environment is amazing. At the end, it starts to feel a little bit like a salon, but that's because you're ready.
Claudia Fortuna
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