Being a spa or beauty professional doesn’t just mean getting your spa and beauty degree or practicing at a salon or spa. It goes beyond that. This is especially true when you talk to other beauty professionals out there. How can you find these professionals? Well, like most other professions, there exists a great many support groups out there in the form of associations. Here are a few you may want to check out!

International Spa Association
The International Spa Association (ISPA) was established in 1991 to support and further educate spa professionals. Members come from all different areas of the spa industry, including resorts, salons, cruise ships, nutrition, massage therapy, and much more. With all the possibilities and variety out there, you’re sure to find someone else who is in a similar situation as yourself. Conferences, networking events, and helpful information regarding the latest spa news is what makes membership in ISPA such an exciting thing for a spa professional.

National Cosmetology Association
The National Cosmetology Association has been around since 1921, which makes this beauty association quite and exciting place to belong. Salon owners, estheticians, nail technicians, and other cosmetology professionals join the ranks of this association. Volunteering is at the heart of those who participate in the National Cosmetology Association, as well as sharing their own knowledge and passing it on to those new beauty professionals.

Professional Beauty Association
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is different in that it supports salons and spa, distributors, and manufacturers. The association keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, rules, and regulations within the beauty industry. It’s a great place to network and even learn, as the Professional Beauty Association gives aspiring salon owners, for example, tips and tricks on being successful and achieving their goals.

-Amanda Fornecker