63210

Hairstylists and barbers

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

6 › 63 › 632 › 6321

Definition

Hairstylists and barbers cut and style hair and perform related services. They are employed in hairstyling or hairdressing salons, barber shops, vocational schools, health care establishments and theatre, film and television establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Hairstylists
Suggest hairstyle compatible with client's physical features or determine style from client's instructions and preferences
Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
Analyze hair and scalp condition and provide basic treatment or advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair
Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
Apply hair extensions
May shampoo and rinse hair
May perform receptionist duties and order supplies
May train or supervise other hairstylists, hairstylist apprentices and helpers.
Barbers
Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
Shave and trim beards and moustaches
May shampoo hair and provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and may also provide scalp conditioning massages
May book appointments and order supplies
May train and supervise other barbers and barber apprentices.

Example job titles

•barber
•barber apprentice
•hair colour technician
•hairdresser
•hairdresser apprentice
•hairstylist
•hairstylist apprentice
•wig stylist

Overview

Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, hairstylists and barbers are classified under NOC code 63210. This occupation belongs to TEER Category 3, which opens up various skilled immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Main duties for this role include cutting, styling, coloring, and treating hair, as well as shaving and trimming facial hair for barbers. Candidates must demonstrate they can perform the core duties outlined by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) standard.

Employment requirements for NOC 63210 usually include the completion of secondary school combined with a two- to three-year apprenticeship or a college program in hairstyling. Trade certification is compulsory in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec, while it is voluntary in other provinces and territories. Obtaining a Red Seal endorsement, while voluntary, is highly beneficial as it allows for interprovincial mobility and demonstrates a standardized level of expertise recognized across Canada.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal or immigration advice. For official, up-to-date guidelines and regulatory requirements, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.