There are many tangible benefits to being a member of NCA. We provide a large number of savings programs, as well as tools to enhance your career. NCA also tirelessly promotes professionalism in the salon and a positive image among consumers. Importantly, NCA membership also plays an important role in helping to maintain the professional status of our industry.

Career

NCA knows that creativity is the cornerstone of salon success. Free member publications help you stay in touch with what is going on with fashion, and provide new ideas to share with clients. You'll get big savings when you attend some of the industry's top shows as an NCA member. And for those with a competitive spirit, NCA provides the opportunity to show the world your talent at local, national and international competitions.

Education & Events Savings:
	SalonLife - A new kind of event. For a recap of SalonLife'07, click here. Check back for the dates of SalonLife'08!
	International Salon and Spa Expo - January 26-28, 2008, Long Beach. NCA members receive 50% off show admission. For more information, please visit www.probeauty.org/isse.
	America's Beauty Show (formerly the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show) and 2008 OMC HairWorld World Championships of Beauty- McCormick Place Convention Center, downtown Chicago- March 1-3, 2008. NCA members receive FREE admission! For show details, please visit www.americasbeautyshow.com or www.ncacares.org/hairworld.
	IBS/New York - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. NCA members* receive 50% admission. April 27-29, 2008. *Offer applies to licensed professionals only. For show details, please visit www.ibsnewyork.com.
	America's Expo for Skin Care and Spa - part of America's Beauty Show, March 1-3, 2008, McCormick Place, downtown Chicago. FREE admission to all NCA members! For show details, please visit www.americasexpo.com.
	International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference - Las Vegas - at the Las Vegas Convention Center. June 28-30, 2008. NCA members receive 50% off admission. For show details, please visit www.iecsc.com.
	IBS Las Vegas (formerly the Las Vegas Hair & Nail Conference) - at the Las Vegas Convention Center. June 28-30, 2008. NCA members receive 50% off admission. For show details, please visit www.ibslasvegas.com.
	Heartland Beauty Expo - October 7-8, 2007, Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Bloomington, MN. NCA members receive FREE admission! For more information, please visit www.heartlandbeautyexpo.com or call (952) 925-9731.
	Every NCA member receives an annual subscription to American Salon Magazine, the professional beauty industry's leading publication. Included with each issue is a copy of NCA's monthly newsletter.
	Salon Life, the new NCA member journal, is designed to help inspire professional success by helping you make smarter choices in three important areas of your life: Health & Well-Being; Wealth & Finances;Happiness & Spirit. Mailed four times each year.
	Stay updated on NCA happenings with our "NCA NOW" monthly newsletter included with your American Salon Magazine.
	CIDESCO - The world's leading association of professional estheticians. As CIDESCO's USA Section, NCA offers internationally recognized certification and educational programs. Visit www.cidesco.com, or the EstheticsAmerica section of this site for more information.
	Organisation Mondiale Coiffure - NCA is the USA representative to OMC, the World Hairdressers' Organization. As such, members have the opportunity to participate in international competitions, competition training programs, and the World Championships of Hairdressing every two years. Visit www.omchairworld.com.
	As USA representative to Organisation Mondiale Coiffure (OMC), coordinates professional and student competitions. The 2008 OMC HairWorld Championships of Beauty will be in Chicago in 2008, and NCA members receive FREE admission. Click here for more informaiton.
Advanced Academy Discounts:
	John Paul Mitchell Systems Academies - 10% NCA discount on advanced courses at Paul Mitchell - The School, A Robert Cromeans Academy, and Scott Cole ColorCutting USA.
	Repêchage - 10% NCA discount on national and distributor sponsored advanced education programs from this leading skincare manufacturer.
	Redken 5th Avenue, NYC - 10% NCA discount on all advanced education at the renowned Redken Exchange.
	Vidal Sassoon Academies - 10% NCA discount on all advanced classes at Santa Monica, Miami, Toronto, and San Francisco academies.
	Matrix Global Academy - 15% discount on all advanced education at its New York academy.
	The Wella Studio - 20% NCA discount on Wella Studio NYC programs.
	Cinderella Hair - 10% NCA discount on Cinderella Hair Two Day Seminar.
	Pivot Point International - 25% NCA discount on International DF (Design Forum®) International Trend Collection.DF takes you to the threshold of creativity twice a year. By showcasing the newest, hottest looks on the runways, these collections provide visual cues and techniques for achieving the latest international trends.
	Bennie Factor - 10% NCA discount on Know How Center for Creative Development. Know How, the BennieFactor Products educational program, is the key element of a complete system designed to support and advance this philosophy -- to put it to work in salons and in lives!

Industry

You'll benefit from:

Legislative Watchdog Program - We closely monitor cosmetology, skin and nail related legislation in all 50 states and the U.S. Congress using state-of-the-art technology. Members of NCA's volunteer grassroots legislative program are ever ready to contact legislators to positively influence regulations and legislation. Legislative Reserve Fund - provides financial resources to promote fair and effective salon legislation and regulation. To make a donation, please print the attached form and mail it to the NCA. National Legislative Committee - Leading members work to analyze data and create effective policy to guide legislative efforts, build effective coalitions, and work for proactive legislation to protect our industry.

Community

You'll benefit from:

	CUT IT OUT/Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund - learn the signs of domestic abuse and safe resources to get help for clients and peers. A partnership with NCA, Clairol Professional and Southern Living at HOME. Visit www.cutitout.org to order free posters and client safety cards for your salon, or call 1-800-383-0210. Click here to download the Cut It Out poster.
	Look Good…Feel Better - Offers volunteer opportunities to help cancer patients deal with the appearances related side effects of cancer. A partnership with NCA, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation (CTFA). Click here to download a LGFB poster for your salon. For more information, visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org.
	NCA Disaster Relief Fund / Katrina - Over $1 million in aid raisesd and provided directly to salon professionals impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
	Scholarships - NCA and Sally Beauty Supply work to provide scholarships to deserving cosmetology students and professionals.
	Community Leadership and Pillar Awards - Annually recognizes the outstanding work of volunteer members and industry leaders.

Added Savings

You'll benefit from:

	Major Medical Insurance – As a member of NCA, you can protect you and your family through this Health/Insurance program provided by Abbey Insurance. Includes customized programs such as individual health, disability, critical illness, vision, and prescripton drug. Business Liability and Casualty - Access to affordable business liability and casualty insurance for salons and/or independent contractors from a variety of plans offered through Abbey Insurance. Personal Finance - Term or permanent life insurance plans are available, as well as individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Contact Abbey Insurance at 800-281-6173 or www.abbeyinsurance.biz or for a quote or more information about major medical, liability and personal finance benefits.
	Dentalplans.com - Providing quality dental coverage for members and their families. Many plans include prescription drug, vision, optical care, chiropractic, and hearing care savings plans.
	Sally Beauty Supply - 5% NCA member discount on non-sale items (including salon furniture).
	National Car Rental - Special NCA member rates available.
	Alamo Car Rental Discount - Special NCA member rates available.
	Chase Paymentech - Major discounts on credit card processing fees and equipment for salons.
	MBNA America Credit Card - NCA's own MBNA America credit card supports and promotes NCA every time you use it and offers highly competitive rates.
	FedEx Kinko's - NCA's members can receive significant savings on services available at most FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Centers.
	Quest - Save on worldwide travel and hotel costs at top properties with this membership program.
	Subscription Services - One of NCA's most popular benefit programs and providers! Discounts on top national consumer magazines for your staff and your clients.
	SalonSENSE is a business trade publication for the salon and barber industry. SalonSENSE delivers editorial content on business, marketing, management, customer care, credit, and more while profiling the industry’s ethnic style masters, leading salons across the country, the latest trends and comprehensive look at education. NCA members can receive 11 issues of SalonSENSE for just $25 (regularly $32).
	DAYSPA - DAYSPA magazine is offering NCA members an annual subscription (12 issues) for just $13--that's 50% off the regular subscription price of $26.
	LaunchPad - LaunchPad magazine is offering NCA members an annual subscription (12 issues) for just $12--that's 50% off the regular subscription price of $24.
	NailPro - NailPro magazine is offering NCA members an annual subscription (12 issues) for just $12--that's 50% off the regular subscription price of $24.
	World Publications Services - offers NCA members a 20% discount on Peluquerias magazine, a bi-lingual publication published 12 times per year, as well as a 30% discount on its line of industry DVDs.
	Estetica USA - NCA members can save $10-20 on Estetica USA's publications.
	Durocher Enterprises provides coaching, consulting, public relations and website and e-commerce development for spa and salon professionals. NCA members receive a 10% savings on all products in its retail store.
	Hair's How - Hair's How magazine is offering NCA members up to a 20% discount on subsciptions.
	NSFDEPOSIT.COM - Providing free NSF check recovery. No up front costs for software, no transaction fees, and a higher recovery rate than paper redeposits.
	MASTERS Audio Club - MASTERS is a monthly audio program featuring interviews, success secrets and business building presentations by the absolute best leaders in and out of the beauty industry! NCA members receive a 10% discount.
	Discounts on publishing, videos/cds from: Milady Publishing - 15% NCA discount on industry related education, reference books and videos.
	Strategies Business Publications - NCA members save $20 on all first-time subcribscriptions from the industry's leading business publisher.
	Your Beauty Network - YBN provides business support to salon and spa professionals on marketing, recruiting, and profitability. NCA members receive a 20% NCA discount (1st billing).
	Beauty Industry Report Newsletter - NCA members save $16 on a one year subscription!

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