CIABC is a membership-based professional trade association. As a CIABC member, your skills and qualifications are recognized within the BC cosmetology industry and throughout Canada. Our association supports its members and represents the industry’s interests to the policymakers in the municipal, provincial and federal governments.

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    12 Reasons to Support Your Professional Association

   You're a Professional. Separate yourself from the competition! You've spent time, money and energy in developing your skills and career. Client's spend time, money and energy searching for a Cosmetologist they know will care for their needs in a professional way. Annual membership with the CIABC shows your clientele you mean business, and that you want to be seen as a professional.
 Networking. Professionals always seek out networking opportunities. Why go it alone when you can harness the support, advice and information of thousands of other professionals just like you? There is power in the collective experience. The CIABC has 80 years of industry background, experience and information, and it's all available to members.  
   Advocacy. Many voices united in a common purpose bring more power, needs and wants to your industry. Add your voice to our growing family, speak up, and be heard.
 Education. You never stop learning. Professionals want to continually upgrade their skills. Membership with the CIABC gives you access to FREE and/or substantially discounted education seminars centered on the latest trends in industry.  
   More Education. Membership to the CIABC supports our ongoing certification program for budding Hairstylists, Estheticians, Barbers and Nail Technicians. The importance of independent certification cannot be understated. Your membership support is a great way to give back and help those who are looking to be at your side in this vibrant and fun industry.
 Even More Education. Need more study materials for your course? The CIABC Member Education Centre/Library is an excellent resource for members who want to study on their own, honing up on current and classic trends, or digging into our industry's colourful history.  
   Promotion. CIABC business members receive a free listing in our industry directory with links to their respective websites, plus have access to premium, discounted web banner advertising.
 Events. Want in on the buzz? Your association is involved in a variety of events including industry celebrations, tradeshows and competitions. CIABC members have access to these events for free and/or at a discount.  
   International Labour Mobility. Planning to live or work overseas? CIABC membership supports the IPSN (International Professional Standards Network) programme, where Cosmetologists with a flair for travel and the CIABC Certificate of Qualification can 'fast track' and take up their trade in partner countries around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the European Union.
 Benefits. CIABC membership grants access to the benefits programme, including discounts on the insurance you need, group benefits plans, financial advice, discount on travel, accommodations, and merchant services, all designed with you and your industry in mind.  
   Find work. CIABC members can use highly popular website classifieds to look for work, hire employees, sell or buy an industry-related business and/or equipment.
  Information Resource. Stay in the loop. Members receive 'West Coast e-Style', the CIABC's digital newlestter, plus bi-annual hard copy editions of West Coast Style. CIABC newsletters promote individual members in 'Member in the Spotlight', plus keep you up-to-date with the latest on industry events, news and trends.  

 

Please note: Benefits listed are subject to change. The Association is always searching for additional benefits for our Members. Please visit this website for most current list of CIABC members benefits.

 



Membership Fees:

$25 CAD Annually:
Students, Apprentices and Honourable (retired - 65 years of age)

$43 CAD Annually:
Employees, instructors, teachers, salesmen, mobile services, chair renters, and those not currently working in the industry.

$63 CAD Annually:
Schools, school owners, salons or spas, salon or spa owners, home based businesses, manufacturers, wholesales and dealers.

PAST CABC MEMBERS
Former members of the Cosmetology Association of British Columbia (CABC) can obtain copies or reprints of their Certificate of Qualification at $95 each, or $20 each with a current CIABC membership. Please contact the CIABC Membership Department for more information



RENEWING MEMBERS - One Step to Renew:

* PLEASE NOTE EXISTING MEMBERS: A signed application is not necessary.
Please include your EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER WITH PAYMENT FOR RENEWAL.

One Step Process. Select one of three ways to send the information to CIABC.

  1. Fax credit card information with EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER to +1-604-871-0299.
  2. Mail cheque/money order/credit card information with EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER to:
    Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia, 899 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E3.
  3. PAY ON-LINE NOW and be sure to include your EXISTING MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.

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NEW MEMBERS - Two Easy Steps to Apply:

First Step: Download the CIABC Membership Application and fill it out.

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Second Step: Select one of three ways to send the information to CIABC.

  1. Fax credit card information and completed application to +1-604-871-0299.
  2. Mail cheque/money order/credit card information with Completed Application to:
    Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia, 899 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E3.
  3. PAY ON-LINE NOW and then fax or mail your completed application.

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Once you have paid and completed the membership form, please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your complete membership package.



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