BeautyCouncil blog post graphic promoting a Free Grad Membership program, featuring two printed membership brochure cards resting on a wooden surface. The left card has an orange background displaying the BeautyCouncil logo, the text Your Complimentary Membership, the URL beautycouncil.ca, and a photo of beauty students practicing hairstyling on a mannequin head in a classroom setting. The right white card is titled Welcome to Your Community and invites beauty and style professionals in British Columbia to join the BeautyCouncil community for free as a gift from their school. Listed membership benefits include free HR and legal professional consultations, discounts on classes and event tickets, insurance plans for independent operators, 50 percent off BeautySafe certifications, access to BeautySmart on the site for employment and rental guidance, business support via text, talk, or email, and credentials showing good standing for display on a wall or in a phone wallet. A QR code at the bottom right of the card directs viewers to scan to sign up at no cost. The page headline reads Free Grad Membership and a teal banner at the bottom states Available to schools now. The BeautyCouncil wordmark appears at the very bottom of the graphic.


Support your students’ career start with a free BeautyCouncil membership—easy to offer, packed with value.

Give Your Graduates a Professional Head Start—At No Cost

Looking for a simple way to add even more value to your beauty or barbering program? We have a ready-to-go opportunity for you.

The BeautyCouncil now offers one-year complimentary memberships for graduating students at participating schools. There’s no charge to you or your grads. No credit card. No upsell. Just a way to connect them with the professional support they need as they begin their careers.

This postcard program is available only to schools or trainers that hold a current membership with BeautyCouncil. Log in to access the form below or sign up today to join the association. Got questions or care to join over the phone or need an invoice? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

What’s in it for your graduates?

They’ll gain access to a wide range of member benefits, including:

  • Free HR and legal consultations
  • Discounts on classes, events, and certification programs
  • Access to BeautySmart for help with job searches, rental questions, and employment issues
  • 50% off BeautySafe certification
  • Independent operator insurance options
  • One-on-one support via text, phone, or email
  • A professional credential they can print or store in their digital wallet

It’s a great way to help graduates build confidence and credibility as they transition from school to salon, spa, or barbershop.

Please note: this offer is designed to help new entrants into the industry be part of our association for a one-year period at no cost. Our goal is to build careers in the industry and help people succeed and thrive. The membership offers all the benefits of regular membership. At the end of the free year, we will offer the chance to renew at regular rates. No pressure, no credit cards – just a simple invitation to continue being part of the community.

Ready to bring this to your school?

Use the form below to get started. We’ll follow up with everything you need to launch the program and support your students in their next step.

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