Membership

Join the groomers raising the standard.

MPPGA membership is open to professional groomers, salon owners, mobile stylists, apprentices, and educators working in Maine. Pick the tier that fits and we’ll take it from there.

Tiers

Three ways to join.

Pick the tier that fits and we’ll walk you through a short guided application. Annual dues are reviewed by the board each year, and final pricing will be confirmed before any payment is taken.

Basic Membership

Learning the craft.

For groomers in school, apprenticing, or in their first year on the bench. Member event pricing and community access; directory listing optional.

  • Access to continuing education resources
  • Member event pricing
  • Member community access
  • Directory listing optional
Most popular

Professional

The working groomer.

For full-time groomers and stylists working professionally in Maine.

  • Public directory listing across Maine
  • Private member community (Facebook group and portal)
  • Member event pricing
  • MPPGA membership plaque
  • Access to future continuing education

Salon

For shop owners and salons.

Umbrella tier for salons, clinics, and multi-groomer shops. Sub-profiles for staff under one account, priority directory placement.

  • Priority placement in the public directory
  • Covers a salon with up to 5 employees
  • Member event pricing for the whole team
  • Salon-level recognition at MPPGA events

The standard

We back the PPGSA Standards of Care.

Every MPPGA member agrees to the PPGSA Standards of Care, Safety and Sanitation: a working framework for humane grooming, clean salons, and safe handling. The standards were written by groomers, for groomers, and they’re part of what membership means.

Ready when you are

Start your application.

Takes about two minutes. You’ll be in the directory as soon as your dues clear.

MPPGA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit. Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions but may be deductible as ordinary business expenses. Talk to your accountant.