- Certified Instructors will be classified as certified Instructor Level I or certified Instructor Level II.
- Certified Instructor Level I is an Instructor who has not received any further education pertaining to the occupation of cosmetologist or has not provided proof of said upgrading to the association for the period of their annual renewal year.
- Certified Instructor Level II is an Instructor who has received a minimum of 20 hours of education pertaining to the occupation of cosmetologist and has submitted proof of said upgrading to the association and to the satisfaction of the Examining & Licensing Committee. 20 hours must be submitted annually or will be reinstated as a certified Instructor Level I
Please click here for the Level I Instructor Application Form
Please click here for the Level II Instructor Application Form
Master Cosmetologist
20 hours must be submitted yearly with the renewal fees.
Master Cosmetologist
Salon Proprietor
Every person who owns or operates a salon must hold a valid salon permit, including salons located in a private residence. The permit must be displayed in full view of the public.
Please click here for the Salon Application Form.
Employee Status
As part of the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick’s ongoing commitment to public safety and professional standards, the annual review of licensing compliance for all cosmetologists has begun. It has always been the responsibility of the salon proprietor to ensure their employees hold active licenses with the CANB, and compliance with this review is appreciated. This year, the CANB is placing a strong emphasis on ensuring that all cosmetologists practicing within licensed establishments hold valid CANB licenses.
Please fill out and submit the Employee Status Update Form by clicking the link, or my downloading a copy of the form here and mailing it to the CANB office. This form lists all professionals currently employed at your establishment, along with their license numbers. We ask that you kindly submit the completed form no later than March 31st, 2025.
Mobile Business
Cosmetologists wishing to offer services outside of the cosmetology salon must obtain a mobile license and abide by the guidelines and policies as set by the Association and must satisfy any additional requirements set out in the by-laws and policies.
Please click here for Mobile Application Form
Out of Province Applicants
In order for consideration of licensing, the application must be completed, with supporting documents and returned to the CANB, with the $110.00 non-refundable application fee. The revision process could take up to 30 days; however, submitting an incomplete application could result in additional delays. For better service, an appointment is required to meet with a CANB staff.
The CANB does not accept ONLINE training, please see section 7.2 and 19.2 in our Act.
Please click here for the Out of Province Application Form.
