Membership is important for you and your career. Representing licensed professionals, we are a community that supports one another. The benefits of becoming a member are great!

  • Education, Seminars and Special Events
  • Discounts and Savings!
  • Insurance & Credit Card Processing
  • Job Resource Center

 

 

 

Be a part of the original salon professional association.  The salon professional association that provides quality education and events . . . the association that gives you opportunities to serve the industry and community through charitable programs and volunteering . . . the association that advocates for you and your license.  Your membership gives you discounts on education and events, access to insurances, buying programs and more! Reduced admission to SSPA classes and events. Download printable membership application

NOTE:  Your new member card will reflect your actual renewal date. 

Choose Your Membership Level - JOIN

Professional Member $75

  • This category is for professionals that hold a cosmetologist, aesthetician, AP Aesthetician, nail technician, eyelash technician, salon owner or school owner license.   Your membership supports your state organization and allows you local benefits offered by SSPA, such as state legislative advocacy, discounts on local education and events.

Student Member $25

  • Student memberships are for individuals who are currently enrolled in a cosmetology, aesthetics, or nail technology course at a licensed school.  Student membership is for one year. Your membership supports your state organization and allows you local benefits offered by SSPA, such as state legislative advocacy, discounts on local education and events.

Salon Group Membership $75 for primary individual and at least one other salon professional from the same salon. The second and above are at a $50 rate.

  • The salon group membership is for salon professionals who work or rent in the same salon.  Each group has one Primary Member at the professional rate of $75, and the other employees or renters are at a reduced rate of $50.  (Independent Contractors who wish to maintain their own individual membership must join as an individual. at $75.)  Memberships in this category must be received at the same time to qualify.

  • There are three types of salon group memberships
  1. The company pays for the Primary Member and all the employees.  The memberships will belong to the company and not to the employee.  It is the responsibility of the company to notify SSPA of any changes in employee status and membership.
  2. The employee or renter pays a portion or all of the membership dues. The employee memberships will belong to the individuals and not to the company.

Industry Unlicensed Member $75

  • This category is for unlicensed individuals who work in the beauty industry or anyone who wishes to support the beauty industry through membership. Your membership supports your state organization and allows you local benefits offered by SSPA, such as state legislative advocacy, discounts on local education and events.

Associate Membership $500

  • Associate Membership is for companies affiliated with the cosmetology profession as follows:  Manufacturers or distributors of products that are used in establishments where any of the major functions of cosmetology is performed; schools that teach any one of the major functions of cosmetology; and chains of establishments where any one of the major functions of cosmetology is performed. Membership in this category keeps these companies informed of legislative action that could affect the industry and supports your state Association in lobbying efforts.

PLEASE NOTE: SSPA membership is open to Salon Professionals who reside in the United States.  Dues may be deductible as an ordinary business expense under Sect. 162 - Internal Revenue Code.  10% of dues are not deductible based on SSPA's lobbying percentages. SSPA membership does NOT include membership in the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). Memberships are non-refundable.