Who we are and What we do

CANB TV Commerical  

The Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick is as unique, diverse and as talented as the members in which it governs.  The members, staff, Board of Directors, and Committee members are very pleased to be celebrating the “Grand Opening” of their new functional and modern facility at 220 Whiting Road, Fredericton.  A great deal of planning, love, sweat and determination went into this new location.  The Association’s ultimate goal was to provide the membership with a positive, professional, functional location where the business of the association could be conducted.  The new location provides adequate space to host annual meetings and related training seminars and conducts all level of provincial examinations.   The CANB has captured all the requirements necessary to operate efficiently in this new building. It is spacious, inviting, functional and best of all it belongs to all members of the CANB.

There is a long history to this professional association, surviving many challenges but overcoming and persevering to be successful, strong and a very ambition. From 1962 until 1998 the reigns of the organization was held by the New Brunswick Hairdressers’ Association.  Many great members and Board of Directors governed and secured the survival of the organization.  Faye Somers, Saint John, Evelyn Grant, Fredericton and Walter MacDonald of Saint John were a few of the founding members of the New Brunswick Hairdressers’ Association. The successor organization faced a new and inviting challenge in 1996 and after two years of addressing the industry through provincial government, a private bill known as “The Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick” was granted Royal Ascent on February 26, 1998.  This new piece of legislation encompassed all aspects of the beauty industry which included hairdressers, aestheticians, barbers, nail technicians and make-up artists.  The NB Hairdresser’s Association grew from 3500 members, Cosmetology Association to 7600 as of today.  There has recently been legislative changes, but very little has actually changed within the organization.  Members remain strong, supportive and content to belong to a professional organization; which continues to provide positive and necessary governing of the industry to protect the public as well as our members.

The Association works hard for the industry as well as its members to support the demands of an ever changing industry. 

It provides the membership with options for various health and personal insurances, registered retirement savings plan, produces an annual magazine, has a website to interact with suppliers, job banks and general information.  It honors the longevity of the members by hosting gala events with prizes and awards such as the 25+ Year Club and the Wall of Fame. As permitted the CANB also hosts and provides prizes for numerous competitions. It has supported students who competed in the Skills Canada Competitions, offers awards and monetary prizes to students and schools who have achieved the highest provincial marks within their training and offers additional training to all instructors.  The association hosts Mini-Shows throughout the province supported by the industries leading supply companies. The association works closely with various industry related association and licensing bodies both nationally and internationally.  In 2006 the association hosted a meeting with all the Atlantic Cosmetology Associations and British Columbia Association where the four associations developed a positive and supportive repore and are planning to continue for the betterment of the self-governing bodies.

On October 14, 2007, the Honorable Roly McIntyre and Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside did the honors of unveiling a commerative stone that has been placed at the base of a recently planted maple tree in the front yard of the new building.  The stone’s message reads “In recognition of the strength, ambition and spirit of each member of the CANB, October 14, 2007”.  They also assisted with the ribbon cutting ceremony, all to honor the past, present and future of the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick and its members that it serves. The association is extremely grateful to have had such honorable individuals attend this event.

The road to success for this diverse and talented organization has been frustrating at times, but with the strength of its members and united allies the association will continue to grow, meet industries needs and support the members of the CANB.  Nothing makes you stronger than to overcome your weaknesses and challenges and the CANB is up for that challenge.

2011 Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick