If you’re a hair stylist, apprentice, senior stylist, barber, beautician, beauty therapist, make-up artist, colourist, sole trader, rent-a-chair, salon assistant or receptionist, we cover you. If you’re unsure if you’re eligible to be a member, just ask us a question on chat.
We’re run and supported by a growing collective of workers across Australia, coming together to make a difference! As a member of HSA, you:
Our members are part of a grassroots network of hair and beauty professionals changing our industry for the better. Connect with workers who are keen to make a difference!
As an HSA member, you’re contributing to a better hair future. Every member is supporting HSA’s campaigns to improve the industry for all workers – by strengthening the Hair and Beauty Award, and securing better protections and conditions with State and Federal Governments.
Only HSA members get one-on-one advice and support with our expert team. Our legal and industrial offers can assist you with workplace disputes, including underpayments, bullying, and unsafe work conditions.
Are you ready to create a better future in the hair and beauty industry? Then come on board and become a HSA member today.
All members are required to pay a small fee to be entitled to membership. We’re not-for-profit, which means your fees go directly towards our small but powerful team of legal officers and campaigners who are building a better future in our industry. We’re by the workers, for the workers.
We want to keep things fair, which is why our fees are based on your position, and how much you earn. Check out our rates below!
If you are currently completing a hair apprenticeship. These membership rates apply to you.
| Experience | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | $3.00 |
| 2nd Year | $3.00 |
| 3rd Year | $5.00 |
| 4TH Year | $5.00 |
If you are a qualified hairdresser with a Certificate 3 or above, these rates apply to you.
| salary | weekly rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 26k | $5.00 | |||
| more than 26k | $7.00 | |||
| more than 46k | $9.00 | |||
| more than 66k | $12.00 |
If you are a qualified hairdresser with a Certificate 3 or above but operate as a sole trader, these rates apply to you.
| salary | weekly rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 26k | $5.00 | |||
| more than 26k | $7.00 | |||
| more than 46k | $9.00 | |||
| more than 66k | $12.00 |
Are you ready to create a better future in the hair + beauty industry? Then come on board and become an HSA member today.