If you are a professional in any of the following specialties, then you qualify for membership to the Association of Image Consultants. Upon joining the AICI and payment of dues, you will be invited to join our chapter formation. Having a Chapter gives cache to the Image Consultancy field and its professionals. Having a chapter also allows us to bring in top experts in the field for conferences and seminars. Our vision is to have a core group of fashion and image related fashionistas who can get together once a month to talk FASHION!
Specialties:
- Cosmetics/ Skincare: Sales, Makeup Artist
- Publishing: Author, Publisher
- Retail: Boutique Owner, Spa or Salon owner
- Salon Services: Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, Esthetician, Massage Therapist
- Color Analysis: Color materials, Manufacturer or Supplier, Consultant, Trainer
- Presenter: Educator, Fashion Shows, Keynote, Motivational speaking, Retail promotions or spokesperson
- Design Development: Accessories, Clothing, Graphics, Product Developer
- Wardrobe: Body/Style analysis, Closet Audits, Organization, Men’s Consultations, Personal Shopping, Sales – Clothing or accessories, Style consultant, Tailoring expert, Uniform/Apparel Development, Wardrobe planning
- Coaching/Training: Branding, Career, Communications, Feng Shui, Holistic, Leadership, Life, Media, Nutrition, Personal Training, Fitness, Protocol and etiquette, Speech/voice, transgender, wellness.
You may apply to the AICI directly for membership in the following categories:
- Associate: Entrepreneur or corporate employee working in the field of image consulting or related fields $275 per year
- Affiliate: An individual working in an affiliated business (i.e.: photographer, business consultant, physician etc) $275 per year
- Student: Must be enrolled at an accredited educational institution in preparation for an image or fashion related career. Proof of registration and enrollment are required, and the student status cannot exceed two years $165 per year.
Once you have been accepted as a member of the AICI you will be able to join our pre-chapter. Please call Gillian Armour, AICI at (800) 591-2353 for more details and information.
Information and Advantages of Membership:
(Adapted from the AICI.org website)“With chapters in Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia and the United States, the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) is a world-wide, non-profit professional association of men and women specializing in visual appearance, and verbal and non-verbal communication. Our members counsel both individual and corporate clients on appearance, behavior and communication skills to help achieve their specific goals with authenticity, credibility and confidence.
AICI is an international community that provides a challenging and inspiring environment for business growth and development. It is dedicated to advancing the level of professionalism and enhancing the recognition of image consultants worldwide.
We assist our members in building their businesses by constantly upgrading the resources, development tools and technical knowledge essential in all areas of self-presentation and communication.
As a Continuing Education Units (CEU) sponsor through the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), we offer approved educational programs and continuing professional development, including an annual conference.”

