Membership

Membership

MEMBERSHIP & PACKAGES

Choose Your Level

IBPA offers several membership categories designed around professional level, role in the industry, and member goals.

All membership applications go through a preliminary review by the Membership Review Board. After approval, the candidate may complete payment and activate membership.

Specialist

$49

For beauty industry specialists who are currently training and just starting their professional path.

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What's Included:

Specialist Member of IBPA status
access to core educational materials
access to selected webinars and specialist-focused resources
ability to join open events
digital membership certificate

Value Statement:

This package helps specialists begin their path in the professional community and gain early access to knowledge.

Apply for Specialist

Professional

$199

For practicing beauty specialists and working professionals in the beauty industry.

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What's Included:

official Professional Member of IBPA status
access to an expanded learning library
access to webinars and professional content
placement in the Member Directory
ability to reference membership in profile and bio
digital certificate

Value Statement:

Helps professionals strengthen status, gain visibility, and continue growing through education.

Apply for Professional

Trainer / Educator

$399

For educators, trainers, mentors, schools, and academies.

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What's Included:

Everything included in Professional Membership, plus:
access to educator-focused initiatives
opportunities to join educational projects
ability to apply as a speaker or expert
broader presentation inside the directory
positioning as an Educator Member of IBPA

Value Statement:

For professionals shaping the future of the industry through education and mentorship.

Apply for Trainer / Educator

Business Owner

$599

For owners of salons, studios, beauty spaces, and other beauty businesses.

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What's Included:

1 Owner Account
5 Team Educational Seats included
Additional Team Seat - $100 each
Every team member must have a license
Educational access for affiliated team members (not full membership)

Value Statement:

Full Business Owner membership for the owner + limited educational access for affiliated team members.

Apply for Business Owner

Brand Member

$1,299

For beauty brands, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers who want to be recognized as part of the professional beauty community.

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What's Included:

Official Brand Member of IBPA status verified and approved by the Membership Review Board
Digital certificate of IBPA membership for official use
Brand profile in the IBPA Member Directory with company description, logo, and website link
Logo acknowledgment in the Partners section of the IBPA website
Access to IBPA's professional network of beauty specialists, educators, and business owners
Eligibility to participate in IBPA educational initiatives including product demos, expert panels, and industry forums
Right to use the Brand Member of IBPA designation in company materials
Official association letter available upon request for professional and business purposes

Value Statement:

This is not a sponsorship or advertising package. Brand Membership is a professional standing within the association that signals your brand's commitment to industry standards and the professional beauty community.

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Business Owner

Business Owner Membership Includes

Full Business Owner membership for the owner + limited educational access for affiliated team members.

Business Owner Membership Includes

  • Full IBPA membership for the business owner
  • 5 Team Educational Seats included
  • Ability to add affiliated professionals
  • Educational access for team members
  • Member pricing for selected team events
  • Business visibility inside IBPA
  • Networking opportunities
  • Leadership-level participation
  • Additional Team Seats available for $100 each

Team Access Rules

  • Team access must be email-based
  • Individually assigned
  • Trackable
  • Team Members cannot use owner credentials
  • Team Members cannot share registrations or tickets
  • Every team member must have a license

IBPA reserves the right to request proof of professional affiliation between a Team Member and the business. Misuse of Team Seats, sharing access, or transferring access to third parties may result in restricted or terminated membership access.

Future Event / Webinar Logic

  • personal registration
  • personal QR / ticket
  • individual attendance tracking

Member ID Format

Business Owner: IBPA-BO-001

Team Members: IBPA-BO-001-T1, IBPA-BO-001-T2, IBPA-BO-001-T3

How to join IBPA?

01

Choose Category

Choose the membership category that fits your profile.

02

Submit Application

Complete and submit your application.

03

Review Process

Your application is reviewed by the Membership Review Board.

04

Activation

After approval and payment, your membership becomes active.

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