WELCOME TO THE SPCP
Join The SPCP
The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing the highest industry standards, ensuring excellence, integrity and supporting our members.
$36.99/m
This membership is for
3+ Industry Experience
and/or 100+ hours of training.
Professional Membership Certificate
Access to exclusive online members portal & community
Access to SPCP learning events*
Access to online learning
10% OFF Convention Tickets
10% OFF official SPCP merchandise
Use of OFFICIAL SPCP logo
Option to add-on Website Technician Listing
Option to apply for Trainer or Supplier Membership**
To qualify for Professional Member you must be:
+ Show 3+ years Industry Experience
or
+ Have completed 100+ hours of training.
*Proof of hours is required with application.
Professional Membership does not include; website technician listing, CPCP, Trainer or Supplier Membership.
*Some online Learning events are not included in membership
**Eligibility requirements and annual fees for trainer & supplier membership additions.
All memberships are a recurring subscription until cancelled by the member or the SPCP. Please read Terms & Conditions for full list of benefits & inclusions.
*Discount for annual subscription
$24.99/m
This membership is for
Apprentices and/or students in training
Technicians with under 3 years of experience or 100 hours of training.
Associate Membership Certificate
Access to exclusive online members portal & community
Discounted access to selected SPCP learning events
5% OFF convention tickets
5% OFF official SPCP merchandise
Use of Associate SPCP Logo
To qualify for Associate Member you must be:
+ An apprentices and/or student in training
+ A technicians with under 3 years of industry experience
+ A technician with under 100 hours of training.
+ Associate membership does not include; website technician listing, CPCP, Trainer or Supplier Membership.
+ Associate membership is only available for a 3 year term. After 3 years you will be required to change your membership to a Professional Membership.
All memberships are a recurring subscription until cancelled by the member or the SPCP. Please read Terms & Conditions for a full list of benefits and inclusions.
*Discount for annual subscription
$12.99/m
This option is for:
non-industry or related field person(s)
Supporter Membership Certificate
5% OFF official SPCP merchandise
Persons who are non-industry, in related fields such as; counter staff, healthcare workers, piercers, aestheticians etc), or those who do not meet the requirements for Associate Level Membership.
All memberships are a recurring subscription until cancelled by the member or the SPCP. Please read Terms & Conditions for full list of benefits & inclusions.
*Discount for annual subscription
For existing lifetime members looking to update to the new SPCP Members Experience. At this time Lifetime membership is not open for new applicants.
2025 changes to lifetime membership
Certificate of Membership (Lifetime Member)
Full access to online members portal & community
Access to SPCP learning events*
Access to online learning
10% OFF Convention Tickets
10% OFF official SPCP merchandise
Use of OFFICIAL SPCP logo
Option to add-on Website Technician Listing
Option to apply for Trainer or Supplier Membership**
+ Lifetime Membership annual administration fee $49 USD
+ Lifetime membership does not include; website technician listing, CPCP, Trainer or Supplier Membership.
* Some online Learning events are not included in membership
** Eligibility requirements and annual fees for trainer & supplier membership additions.
Please read Terms & Conditions for full benefits & inclusions.
Memberships
Choose Your Membership Add On
TECHNICIAN WEBSITE DIRECTORY LISTING
All Professional & Lifetime members have the option to add this to their monthly or annual membership subscription during application.
If you have already purchased your membership without a listing but would like to add a directory listing now, you can purchase a Website Directory Listing HERE
CPCP APPLICATION
Apply CPCP Certification
+ SPCP Professional or Lifetime Members may take the examination by submitting the application and completing all eligibility requirements.
+ Non-members may take the examination even though member
eligibility is required. This means that ALL candidates must accept and abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics.
NOTE: Technician members of the SPCP are not required to take the CPCP examination in order to maintain membership.
OTHER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have;
+ Have completed a course of study in the field of permanent cosmetics of not less than 100 hours at the fundamental level. If less than 100 hours, continuing education specific to the industry must be accumulated to achieve 100 hours total. Proof of hours are required. If they are not listed on a certificate, a short note from the trainer specifying hours is acceptable.
+ A certificate from a current Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) class. Classes must be industry specific & on the list of SPCP approved courses. OSHA Standard is required if the candidate works in the USA.
+ The candidate must be currently active in the permanent cosmetics industry or has recently completed a training program or apprenticeship.
NOTE: A completed application is required with a copy of a photo ID, documentation of classes and/or continuing education, proof of the Bloodborne Pathogens Class, and the required fees. The application must be in the SPCP office 14 days before the exam and an incomplete submission will not be processed.
+ Application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE $300 USD and will cover your 2 year certification if you pass the exam.
NOTE:
+ If you do not pass the exam you will be charged another exam application fee of $150 to take the exam again.
+ If you fail to show for your exam or you cancel in less than 72 hours you will be required to re-submit your application & fee to re-apply is $150
+ All CPCP applicants must abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics
+ The SPCP requires its CPCP delegates to renew every two years and qualify for renewal.
Please read Terms & Conditions & CPCP Certification Information for more information.
CPCP RENEWAL
Renew your CPCP Certification
+ Existing CPCP certificants can apply to renew their designation every 2 years.
To renew your CPCP you must;
+ Complete CPCP renewal application & payment
+ Submit an updated certificate of completion of current Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) class. Classes must be industry specific & on the list of SPCP approved courses. OSHA Standard is required if the candidate works in the USA.
+ Proof of 12 hours of continuing education in the past 2 years. Proof of hours are required. If they are not listed on a certificate, a short note from the trainer specifying hours is acceptable.
+ Continue to abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics
+ Renewal fees are $150 USD non-refundable for Members & $250 USD non-refundable for Non-Members.
NOTE: If you pay CPCP renewal fee but do not qualify for CPCP renewal, the payment is still non-refundable.
+ All CPCP applicants must abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics
+ The SPCP requires its CPCP delegates to renew every two years and qualify for renewal.
Please read Terms & Conditions & CPCP Information Page for more information.
Benefits of Being a SPCP Trainer Member
Each trainer will be listed on the official SPCP website Trainers directory
Once yearly, FREE post on SPCP official social media pages and members only groups. *to be approved by SPCP
20% OFF SPCP Publications
Additional discount on convention tickets for bulk purchase.
Trainers will be offered an opportunity to add courses to the SPCP Learning Centre *Affiliate Program not included in membership.
+ SPCP Professional or Lifetime Members who meet all eligibility requirements.
1. Each trainer must be an existing SPCP Professional member or Lifetime Member
2. Each trainer must hold & maintain Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) certification.
3. Each trainer will have a minimum of five (5) years of permanent cosmetic experience and have completed a minimum of three hundred (300) procedures for each procedure type that is being taught and must be verifiable.
4. Trainers will complete not less than sixteen (16) hours of continuing education over a two (2) year period. This may include attendance at conventions, virtual training, and other classes pertinent to the permanent cosmetics field.
5. Each trainer shall have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
6. Each trainer must attend a Train the Trainer program (offered at least once a year) and renew it every four years.
You will also be required to submit an application form and all required documents This includes at least 1 copy of a current student curriculum for the training level you are applying to teach.
Please read the Terms & Conditions and Trainer Member Guidelines before applying.
Annual fee $250 annually or $22 monthly
*This is in addition to your SPCP Professional or Lifetime Member fees
Please read Terms & Conditions or more information.
Benefits of being a SPCP Supplier Member
Listing on the SPCP Website Suppliers Page
Listing on the SPCP Website Supplier Members Page
Listing Link in our Members Only Portal
Once yearly, FREE post on the official SPCP Social Media pages & groups
Once yearly, FREE advertisement in a SPCP members monthly newsletter (small size 1080x1080px)
Discounted Booth at convention
Members Portal - Mention & Opportunity for the Supplier Member to post promotions directly to the "Supplier Channel" in the members portal at your discretion.
*Suppler Members who offer a Promotion/Discount to our members will also have a direct link added to our members portal.
Pricing available for members & non-members
+ Any business related to the PMU industry who pays the annual subscription and meets the requirements of the SPCP Supplier Member Guidelines
Supplier members must be approved by SPCP admin
Meet the requirements of the SPCP Supplier Member Guidelines
Annual fee is $150 USD for SPCP Professional Members or $650 USD for non-members
Please read Terms & Conditions or more information.
Read requirements for supplier members
& Apply or Renew
The SPCP offers many opportunities for companies and individuals to sponsor events or advertise to our community of professionals.
Advertising opportunities starting at $500 USD
See our list of regular advertising opportunities & sponsorship.