- Licence needed to barber for pay
- No, voluntary trade
- Regulator
- Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
- Credential
- Hairstylist certificate of qualification (Red Seal)
- Hours
- 3,600 h over 2 years
- Red Seal
- Yes
- Exam and fees
- Red Seal exam
Who regulates barbers in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No body licenses barbers. The provincial Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division runs the voluntary hairstylist trade, and Job Bank lists Newfoundland and Labrador among the jurisdictions where hairstylist certification is available but voluntary.
How do you get certified as a barber in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The hairstylist trade profile sets an apprenticeship term of two years and 3,600 hours under the 2020 plan of training, with pre-employment training of 37 weeks, a Level 1 in-school block of 9 weeks and a Level 2 block of 10 weeks, ending in the Red Seal exam.
Is a barber different from a hairstylist in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. There is no barber trade, and the trade profile says hairstylists may also provide barbering techniques.
Can an out-of-province barber work in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. No certificate is required to cut hair for pay. A Red Seal hairstylist endorsement from another province is recognized, since hairstylist is a Red Seal trade in the province.
What else does a Newfoundland and Labrador barbershop need?
Check business licensing, zoning and any inspection requirements with your municipality before you open.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a licence to be a barber in Newfoundland?
No. Hairstylist certification is voluntary in Newfoundland and Labrador, and there is no separate barber licence.
How long is the hairstylist apprenticeship in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Two years and 3,600 hours under the 2020 plan of training, with in-school blocks of 9 weeks at Level 1 and 10 weeks at Level 2.
Is hairstylist a Red Seal trade in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Hairstylist is a designated Red Seal trade in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Can an out-of-province barber work in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. No certificate is required to cut hair for pay in the province, and a Red Seal hairstylist endorsement earned elsewhere is recognized.
- Hairstylist trade profile — Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Barber in Canada: job requirements — Job Bank, Government of Canada
- Hairstylist (NOC 63210) trade page — Red Seal Program
