The professional hygiene certification for Canadian personal service providers.

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Protect yourself and your clients

BeautySafe is the essential online safety and hygiene training specific to the personal service industry and expected by clients — especially in a COVID and post-COVID world.

BeautySafe certifies professionals in protocols of infection control, safe cleaning, sanitization, sterilization, and chemical practices using Canada Health standards to reduce the spread of viruses, bacterial infections, and communicable diseases (such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and COVID-19).

This is a self-study program available online. It is an affordable way to certify yourself and your fellow beauty professionals. Got questions? Check out FAQ.

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BeautySafe is for any profesional in the personal service industry who takes the safety of their clients and staff seriously. That includes:

  • Hair Stylists
  • Barbers
  • Estheticians
  • Lash Technicians
  • Hair Removal Technicians
  • Nail Technicians 
  • Cosmetic Tattoo Artists
  • Professional Piercers
  • All salon and spa management + support staff

“The entire team at CRAFT Academy Salons (including Front End Hosts and Management) were eager to complete the Beauty Safe Program prior to re-opening our doors in June. They have always believed Health and Safety of our guests was the number one priority and felt that with this additional certification, they could return to work safely and assure everyone who visits that they are in good hands. The BeautySafe program has become the “new norm” in our salons and without a doubt, these practices will continue throughout the remainder of our careers.”
Tanya Sullivan
CRAFT Academy Salons

“Here, at Sugaring Change, the BeautySafe certification was a confidence booster in a time of extreme uncertainty. Our entire team was required to complete Level 1 and 2 for Esthetics before returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Completing the certification provided reassurance to our team members that they could, in fact, return to work safely — and it gave our clients a signal that we continue to keep their safety paramount in the new reality of the pandemic. We’ve found it to be a helpful marketing tool to instill confidence and to shout out that we are staying on top of our game and are willing to put the work in to create a healthy space for our clients to come to.” 
Chantalle Moerman
Sugaring Change

“[The BeautySafe certification] lets our clients know that our salon is being held to the highest standard. That our stylists are trained, educated and up to date on infection control, cleaning protocols, disinfection and sterilization processes. Our clients feel reassured that we are doing everything we can to provide a safe space for them.  
It was great to have such an in-depth refresher on salon hygiene and safety. And it was essential to have done this during the pandemic. We definitely used it to set up our COVID Safety Plan, protocols and guidelines. It gave all of us a clear and concise plan to follow. WorkSafeBC was very pleased with our safety plan.”
IHVORY Hair Parlour

“With all of the challenges and facets of operating a small business, it’s incredibly difficult to remain an expert in everything. Knowing that we can rely on BeautyCouncil to provide current, consistent & practical information is incredibly valuable [and] supports our commitment to setting the bar high in our industry and our community.
Beauty Safe certification allowed our staff to return with the confidence that they are not only delivering safe services, but also that they themselves are protected. Having everyone certified allowed our entire team to consider and contribute to our policy development with confidence and collaboration. As circumstances continue to change, this has allowed for us to adapt and assess issues quickly and consistently. The course will continue to be a criteria for employment at VHL, well after the virus is gone.” 
Angie Gignac
Violet Hair Lounge 

“As an employer, having all team members certified BeautySafe is assurance everyone is trained in the updated, professional sanitizing and disinfecting practises required to provide a healthy and safe environment. Also, being Beauty Safe certified is the most effective way to convey to our clients that their safety and wellbeing is our utmost priority. All our team members are Beauty Safe certified in each role they perform, [which] is very important as everyone of us needs to be aware and practising all safety protocols to keep ourselves and our clients safe.”
“Clients are constantly thanking us for our diligence in adhering to our strict sanitizing and disinfecting practises and our enhanced safety protocols. We proudly display all our Beauty Safe certifications throughout the salon and spa. Our new tag line is ‘Promising your every visit a beautiful and safe experience!’”
Leanne Boyd
Level 10 Eurospa

Why do you need it?

  • Protection: Keep yourself, your clients, and your staff safe
    Getting BeautySafe certified is part of being a responsible, professional personal service provider. Learn the proper hygiene protocols to ensure you are never responsible for a health or safety issue at your business. Plus, your BeautySafe certification provides the reassurance your clients expect — through COVID and beyond. 
  • Preparation: Be confident and ready for safety inspections
    Health inspections are on the rise and for good reason. Don’t be caught off guard. Instead, be prepared, confident, and protect yourself from potential fines and shutdowns. Plus, the protocols you’ll learn in BeautySafe is a great start to developing your now-mandatory COVID-19 Safety Plan.
  • Professionalism: Boost your reputation and your service value
    A BeautySafe certification demonstrates professionalism and elevates the value of your services. Stand out from the untrained workforce operating in the industry, attract your ideal clientele and increase client trust (and in turn, sales!) Plus, you’ll receive print and digital certificates and a window decal to effectively market your new competitive edge. 
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BeautySafe FAQ

BeautySafe is an online certification in salon and spa hygiene for Canadian beauty professionals. It is Canada’s only certification in protocols of infection control, safe cleaning, sterilization, and chemical practices for beauty professionals. BeautySafe incorporates health standards recognized across Canada to reduce the spread of viruses, bacterial infections, and communicable diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and COVID-19.

Yes. Though it is administered by the BeautyCouncil, BeautySafe is recognized nation-wide and is Canada’s only certification in protocols of infection control, safe cleaning, sterilization, and chemical practices for beauty professionals

While BeautySafe is not yet mandatory, clients and employers expect a BeautySafe certification to ensure their beauty professionals are experts in salon and spa hygiene and safety. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, BeautySafe is quickly becoming the standard in the industry. 

The Level 1 General Practices course can typically be completed in under two hours. Level 2 courses can typically be completed within one hour.

No. Courses can be completed at your own pace — feel free to take breaks between lessons and return later.

Not to worry — you can retake the tests after each lesson as many times as it takes to pass them, so long as you pass each test within a year of purchasing the course.

The courses are broken down into multiple lessons, each followed by a test. The lessons provide all the materials and information required to pass each test. You may review the lessons as needed.

Yes — BeautySafe courses consist of online self-study lessons and online tests.

After successfully completing the course, you will earn a certificate.

The digital certificate will be followed by a mailing including an official paper certificate and a window decal to display.

We sure do! If you have more than 3 people interested, reach out to our team and we’ll get right back to you with a few options. Get your entire team certified and save at the same time.