Hair Design: Professional Associations

Canadian trade association of manufacturers and distributors of professional beauty products and equipment. Represents 90% of hair and nail suppliers in Canada.

Formerly the Cosmetology Association of Western Canada (CAWC). Offers a Certificate of Qualification and an online safety and hygiene training and certification.

A regulatory organization recognized by Health Canada. Establishes a set of standards to which members must adhere and runs seminars for continuing education.

US-based. Offers education, scholarships, and discounts, and organizes annual events.

Offers trainings, congresses, awards, and a range of beauty and spa qualifications. Based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Us-based. Represents the multi-location salon and spa segment of the professional beauty industry.

US-based. Dedicated to developing standardized criteria for the certification of haircolourists.