Student Membership

A PBA membership is more than just benefits. You’re also supporting and protecting our industry by empowering us to advocate on behalf of beauty professionals by taking action against deregulation bills, fighting to give salon owners access to the federal FICA tax tip legislation, and more.

Access exclusive scholarship opportunities to help offset education expenses. Invest in building your skills without worrying about the cost! We’ll alert you about our partners’ scholarship opportunities so you will never miss the chance to gain even more funds. Past scholarships we’ve awarded are:

• PBA Lifetime Member Scholarship – granted 5 $1,000 scholarships
• Milady Rise Scholarship – granted 12 $500 scholarships
• K18 Hair Freedom For All Fund – granted 2 $5,000 and 10 $1,000 scholarships

You don’t need to leave your house to enrich your knowledge! Gain access to the best education all online including business tips, financial advice, and marketing best practices. Plus, we offer online networking so you can hear from your peers and industry leaders. Some more online training we offer:

• Access to PBA’s full on-demand education library
• Education from PBA partners such as The Powder Group, Hairbrained, Living Proof, and more
• Future Leaders webinars for networking and advice

Attend the hottest and biggest live beauty events in the country! Get exclusive PBA member invitations and pricing. See the latest trends, learn the best techniques, and meet industry leaders. Some events included are:

• Premiere shows
• IBS & IECSC
• Local Networking Groups

Your PBA benefits don’t end there! You also have access to:

• PBA’s online library of on-demand learning
• Exclusive savings from PBA Partners like L’Oreal, Wella, UPS, and more
• The Beacon Program: the most elite student program in the industry