Licensing guide · Saskatchewan

How to Become a Hairstylist in Saskatchewan

Last checked 5 sources checkedNOC 63210

Do you need certification?

Certification is voluntary

Hairstylist is a voluntary trade in Saskatchewan. You can work in the trade without a certificate.

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“Hairstylist Agriculture, Tourism and Service Sector Red Seal”

From saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable, checked October 10, 2026.

At a glance

Licence status
Voluntary certification See the source
Routes
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Annual fees
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Your roadmap

The steps are not listed yet.

Check the current steps with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

Requirements

Conditions the regulator sets on top of the roadmap steps.

Education

  • A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan, but completing Grade 12 is not a requirement for apprenticeship entry.

    Source
    “A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.”
    saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...

Already licensed in another province?

Not stated

The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory can register in Saskatchewan.

Source
“Hairstylist - Verify Trade Experience (Form 6A)”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/hairstylist

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC

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Credential assessment

Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC

Exams

Language tests

Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC

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Canadian experience

Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC

Supervised practice

Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC

Demand and pay

Job Bank figures for NOC 63210, Hairstylists and barbers. Wages for 2023-2024 in Canadian dollars an hour; outlook for 2025-2027.

Job Bank wages and outlook in Saskatchewan and Canada
WhereLowMedianHighOutlook
Saskatchewan $15.35 $21.15 $33.17 Good (4 of 5)
Canada $15.00 $19.88 $30.00 —

Wages by region and job outlook in Saskatchewan

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Hairstylists in other provinces and territories

Regulated in all 12 other jurisdictions checked so far. The rules differ from one place to the next.

Compare hairstylist licensing across Canada

Sources checked

Pages read on October 10, 2026.

  1. Designated Trades | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable · fetched October 10, 2026
  2. Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
  3. Fee Update – Effective July 1, 2024 | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/fee-update-effective-july-1-2024 · fetched October 9, 2026
  4. Fee Updates | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/fee-updates · fetched October 9, 2026
  5. Hairstylist | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/hairstylist · fetched October 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do you need a licence to work as a hairstylist in Saskatchewan?

No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Saskatchewan. Certification is managed by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

Which exams are required?

Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination, Practical Examination, Red Seal Written Examination.

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