Salon Cosmetics has been an industry supplier offering professional hair and beauty brands and products for over 30 years.

We’re a proud Associate Member of the AHC and love what the organization provides in terms of being the voice for our industry.

We strongly believe every salon should become a member of the AHC to access the team of specialists, resource library and other features.

AHC Membership discount for Salon Cosmetics clients.

As part of the Salon Cosmetics community, join the AHC and receive 10% OFF! Simply use the code AHCSC10 at checkout. Available for salon/barber owners with staff (choose Salon Select membership) and solo operators (Solo Owner Select membership).

How to join? Follow the easy steps below:

1. Go to: www.theahc.org.au/memberships or click the QR code.
2. Select your membership type.
3. Click on your cart & create your profile.
4. Set up the easy payments and use the discount code AHCSC10 at checkout.
5. Congratulations! Next, at your chosen time, you'll receive your Welcome On-Boarding so you can make the most of everything.

=> Salon Membership costs less than $3 a day.
=> Pay weekly, monthly, or a discounted annual fee.
=> AHC membership is 100% tax deductible.

Most AHC Members find their fees are more than covered by the many benefits and discounts provided by AHC sponsors and the improvements made in running their businesses through AHC education programs.

About the AHC.

The Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC) is the national voice connecting hairdressing and barber professionals, educators, and suppliers.

We exist to ensure a sustainable, positive future for our industry.

Since 2010 the AHC has set ethical business standards for salon and registered training organisation (RTO) members and represents the professional hair industry nationally.

Growth. Change. Representation. Success. Sustainability.

The AHC began in 2010. WHY? Because no action was being taken to address the challenges our industry and we needed things to change.

We grew rapidly, with 20-30 new members joining AHC each month.

The AHC swiftly became the #1 association in the Australian hair industry, with stakeholders across the board, from salon owners to product companies, RTOs and teachers, sole traders and allied manufacturers.

Now we are the #1 Voice to Government for the hair industry, with lobbying and advocacy a priority, for the betterment of our industry and its future sustainability.

Our Mission.

=> Raising industry standards
=> Connecting our industry
=> A voice to Government
=> Supporting business and education

Challenges faced by our industry in Australia.

=> Owners and Hairdressers facing increasingly tough business environments and rising costs.
=> Training and Skills shortages and lack of new apprentices entering the industry.
=> Policies being implemented at a Government level that have adverse impact if you don’t have a voice.
=> Keeping high and ethical standards whilst fighting against operators that contribute to the Black Economy (cash or non-registered businesses).

The AHC is solving the problems for its members.

NATIONAL VOICE TO GOVERNMENT
=> Advocacy – Sandy Chong – highly respected nationally at industry and Government levels.

SETTING HIGHER / ETHICAL STANDARDS SO PROFESSIONALS CAN THRIVE
=> Accreditation to prove you are a better business.

SHARING MEMBER COMMUNITY
=> Regular briefings and updates
=> YouTube Channel / Podcasts
=> Private and highly engaged social media groups
=> Discounts and support from major partners

STRONG SUPPORT
=> Dedicated HR Workplace Advice Hotline backed by a team of 8 legal specialists.
=> Experienced and friendly Member Support Team to help you through the maze.
=> Huge Resource Library of policies, procedures and knowledge (400+ documents).
=> HeadHunter Recruitment Platform (using latest AI technology) with member discounts on job ads.
=> Annual Leadership Summit, Schmoozefest networking evening, and other events.

As a not for profit association, we exist to help you.

As an AHC Member you don’t need to do anything. Let us do all the lobbying and hard work so you can concentrate on what you do best. By joining us you are properly representing and supporting your industry for a better future.

We survey your feedback so we can act on your behalf – but we listen to you all year 'round.

For less than $3 per day, salons gain access to all the solutions previously mentioned, plus a whole lot more.