Recent media attention pertaining to sanitation practices within our industry had uncovered an issue that the Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia feel it necessary to address. To renew public confidence and a high level of health standards in our industry in the Province of British Columbia, the CIABC is spearheading a coordinated union of all stake holders including CIABC, the Ministry of Health and local Health Authorities to raise the standard and awareness of health, safety and sanitation practices within the Cosmetology industry. The result of this focus is the attached document titled 'Health and Safety Practices' which will be used as a guideline to the progression of a new program called 'BeautySafe'. This future program will be designed to certify individuals and salons in a recognized course on maintaining your salon, staff and clients in a 'BeautySafe' environment.
General Trade Practices
General Trade Practices Health and Safety Practices - Hair Health and Safety Practices - Esthetics and NailsFor More Information Please Visit
British Columbia's Ministry of Health: Guidelines for Tattooing
British Columbia's Ministry of Health: Guidelines for Ear and Body Piercing
British Columbia's Ministry of Health: Guidelines for Tanning Salon Operators
The Association of Professional Electrologist's of British Columbia, TAPEBC
Safety Guidelines for Laser Hair Removal Devices
Resource Reference
Milady's Standard Cosmetology; 2008
Salon Fundamentals, Cosmetology: A Resource for Your Cosmetology Career; Pivot Point International 2000
Milady's Standard Esthetics Fundamentals; 2009
Salon Fundamentals, Esthetics: A Resource for Your Skin Care Career; Pivot Point International, 2004
Milady's Standard Nail Technology; Fifth Edition, 2007
Salon Fundamentals, Nails: A Resource for Your Nail Care Career; Pivot Point International, 2007
Milady's Standard Textbook of Professional Barber-Styling; Revised Edition, 1999
British Columbia's Ministry of Health: Guidelines for Personal Services Establishments (PSE); Spring 2000
Ontario's Infection Prevention and Control Unit Public Health Division, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Personal Services Settings, January 2009
CIABC Hairdressing and Esthetics Exam Instructions
created by Lola Norris, CIABC BeautySafe Coordinator