How to Become a Hairstylist in Saskatchewan
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 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Requirements
Education
A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.
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...Completing Grade 12 is encouraged but not required for apprenticeship entry.
Source
“While completing Grade 12 is encouraged, it is not a requirement for apprenticeship entry.”
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 registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“Hairstylist - Verify Trade Experience (Form 6A)”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/hairstylist
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Exams
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Journeyperson certification exam
Source
“These fee increases also affect tradespeople, both domestic and international, who are applying to see if they qualify to challenge the journeyperson certification exam.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/fee-updates -
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination
Source
“Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/hairstylist -
Practical Examination
Source
“Practical Examination: Candidate Information Package”
saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/hairstylist -
Red Seal Written Examination
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $21.15 | $33.17 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $15.00 | $19.88 | $30.00 | — |
Hairstylists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Designated Trades | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable · fetched October 11, 2026
- Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Fee Updates | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/fee-updates · fetched October 9, 2026
- Fee Update – Effective July 1, 2024 | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/fee-update-effective-july-1-2024 · fetched October 9, 2026
- Hairstylist | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/hairstylist · fetched October 11, 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?
Journeyperson certification exam, Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination, Practical Examination, Red Seal Written Examination.
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