Membership application

Apply for IBPA

Choose your membership category, complete the relevant review steps, and submit a profile that matches your role in the beauty industry.

Choose your membership path

Start with the category that best reflects your current role. We will adapt the next steps of the application accordingly.

Specialist

For current beauty specialists building early experience and professional direction.

Application type: Individual

$49

Professional

For active beauty practitioners who want recognition, standards, and industry visibility.

Application type: Individual

$199

Trainer / Educator

For instructors, academies, and educators shaping professional beauty education.

Application type: School

$399

Business Owner

For salon, studio, and beauty-space owners building reputable businesses.

Application type: Business

$599

Brand Member

For beauty brands, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers seeking verified professional standing in the IBPA community.

Application type: Brand

$1,299

What happens after submission

Your application is reviewed by the Membership Review Board. If approved, we email you the next activation and payment instructions. There are no extra detours in this flow.

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