Membership
Membership in the Association is available by application and expert review only. Each application is reviewed by Association experts within 1–7 business days. Approval is based on professional education, qualifications, experience, achievements, portfolio, and alignment with the Association's standards.
How Membership Works
Complete the detailed membership application with your professional background and documents.
Association experts review your application within 1–7 business days.
You receive an email with the decision: approved, declined, or more information needed.
Once approved, you gain access to secure payment for your membership level.
After payment, you create your personal member account.
Unlock member-only Education, Championships, Magazine, and resources for your tier.
Membership Levels
or $200/year
For beauty and esthetics professionals who want to become part of a professional community, receive updates, access selected online events, and participate in the Association's professional environment.
or $250/year
For specialists, salons, educators, and small beauty brands seeking more visibility and opportunities to promote their work.
Everything in Basic, plus:
or $350/year
For experts, educators, method authors, trainers, and brands who need premium professional visibility.
Everything in Business, plus:
Review takes 1–7 business days. Payment is available only after approval.
Membership Levels
| Basic | Business | Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member profile & community access | |||
| Selected online events | |||
| Digital magazine subscription | |||
| Apply for championships & features | |||
| Business profile in directory | |||
| Submit articles to the magazine | |||
| Featured in Association news | |||
| Promote services on platform | |||
| Expert video feature | |||
| Live interview / broadcast | |||
| Promotional Instagram post | |||
| Priority visibility & placement |
Membership
No. Membership is available only after application review and approval. After approval, you will receive access to payment.
Application review typically takes 1–7 business days. You will receive an email once the review is completed.
No. Membership does not replace or provide a state professional license. Certificates and recognitions are intended for professional development, networking, and industry recognition only.
Non-members can access only public preview pages. Full access is available to approved and paid members only.
Yes. Members may request an upgrade to a higher membership tier. Some upgrades may require additional review.
Each membership is an automatic subscription that you can pay monthly or yearly — your choice. The amount depends on the selected tier (Basic $24/mo or $200/yr · Business $39/mo or $250/yr · Elite $59/mo or $350/yr) and continues until canceled. There is no separate registration fee. Payment is available only after application approval.
Each membership is an automatic subscription, billed monthly or yearly at your choice. The subscription amount depends on the selected membership level. The subscription continues until canceled according to the Association's membership terms. Payment is available only after application approval.
Membership in the Association does not replace or provide a state professional license. Educational programs, certificates, recognition, publications, or participation in Association activities are intended for professional development, networking, and industry recognition only. Professionals are responsible for complying with all applicable state, local, and federal laws and licensing requirements.
