MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

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Membership to the Association shall be open to all qualified and interested parties who shall be individuals with professional or other interests in the operational areas of the Association.

 

Honorary and or Founder Member - Voting Member

A natural person who the SAAHSP Board has, in its absolute discretion, conferred Honorary Membership Status for rendering outstanding service to the art and science of the Industry or to the Association.  These members are not required to pay Membership Fees, and are entitled to vote.

 

Professional Member - Voting Member

A Designated Person within the field of Skin, Body and Nail Care Industry. These members are required to pay an Annual Subscription/Membership Fee, and are entitled to one vote.  A portion of these fees are payable to CIDESCO International on an annual basis by SAAHSP, CIDESCO Section SA.

 

These members are entitled to cast a vote in person or via proxy at the Annual General Meeting or any Membership Meeting called for. 

 

Corporate Member - Non-Voting Member

A Corporate Member is a Business entity, which may include Corporate SAAHSP and CIDESCO Schools/Training Providers, these entities may not indicate that their activities, products or training are endorsed by the Association unless they have made a written application to the SAAHSP Board, comply with the criteria as set out by the SAAHSP Board and their application has been approved by the SAAHSP Board, in its discretion.   Such entity is required to subscribe to the Association annually and do NOT have a vote.   

 

Salon/Spa/Clinic Member - Non-Voting Member

A Salon/Spa/Clinic Member is a Business entity and may not indicate that their activities, products or training are endorsed by the Association unless they have made written application to the SAAHSP Board, comply with the criteria as set out by the SAAHSP Board and their application has been approved by the SAAHSP Board in its discretion.  Such entity is required to subscribe to the Association annually and do NOT have a vote.   Such entity is required to have one member with a valid SAAHSP and or CIDESCO Membership Qualification and should be a Designated Member. 

 

Affiliate Member - Non-Voting Member

Constitutes a person holding position that is excluded from the membership designations.

 

Student Member - Non-Voting Member

A natural person following a course of a recognized standard of Education and Training in the Industry.  These members are required to pay an Annual Subscription/Membership Fee and are not entitled to vote.  A portion of these fees are payable to CIDESCO International on an annual basis by SAAHSP, CIDESCO Section SA.

 

These members are NOT eligible to cast a vote in person or via proxy at the Annual General Meeting or any membership meeting called for.  

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DESIGNATIONS

 

Nail technologist (NtHS)

A Nail Technologist (NtHS) is a practicing Professional who applies artificial nails and provides nail and nail care therapy on the hands and feet.   NtHS often specialize in one or more types of nail enhancements such as Gel, Silk, Fibre, Acrylic and Nail art, depending on product specific training.

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Beauty Technologist (BtHS)

A Beauty Technologist (BtHS) is a practicing Professional who applies basic skincare, hand and foot treatments with nail treatments, hair removal and make-up applications and a basic back and neck massage and back treatment.

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Beauty Therapist (BHS)

A Beauty Therapist (BHS) is a practicing professional who applies complete skincare and body treatments including massage.  This requires two years of training.

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Somatologist (SomHS)

A Somatologist (SomHS) is a practicing professional who studies the science of the human body  including physics, chemistry, biology, botany and general heading of physicalism as a branch of Anthropology. This requires 3 years of training.

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Advanced Aesthetic Therapist (AHS)

An Advanced Aesthetic Therapist (AHS) has completed an additional one year of training who is involved in advanced aesthetic treatments.