National Association of Screen Make-up Artists and Hairdressers

M e m b e r s h i p s

There are 4 types of membership. All have exactly the same benefits:

FRESHMAN    
For media make-up/hair artists who have been working in the industry for less than 10 years.

FULL
For media make-up/hair artists with over 10 years' industry experience.

ASSOCIATE   
For companies that provide services to hair and make-up, including wig makers, training providers, make-up suppliers, hair product supplies and so on.

HONORARY
Awarded by NASMAH to exceptional hair and make-up professionals who have retired or to honour overseas artists with distinguised careers.

NASMAH is not a union. 

NASMAH is a not-for-profit professional association run by an elected committee of volunteers.

NASMAH is not an agent.

NASMAH does not actively find work for members. However, enquiries do come in from production companies or individuals wanting hair and/or make-up personnel and NASMAH recommends the appropriate members. We do not charge a fee or take a commission - we simply put people in touch.

J o i n i n g D a t e s

Membership runs annually  from 1st January  to 31st December.

New members are welcome to join any time during the year. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY to know what to pay:

JOIN 1st Jan - 30th June:
Pay the full annual fee.

JOIN 1st July - 31st Oct:
Pay half the annual fee.

JOIN 1st Nov - 31st Dec:
Pay the full annual fee with membership carried over to include the next year.

Current fees for the full year are:

FRESHMAN £30
FULL MEMBER £48
ASSOCIATE £48

Before you pay, please read the column on the right for how to join and our joining criteria. Once you are happy that you fulfil the initial criteria, you can pay by cheque or PayPal. (We return your payment in full should your application not be successful.)
CHEQUE
Please make payable to NASMAH.
PAYPAL
Click on the button below for the membership you are paying for. Follow the PayPal instructions. You can pay by credit or debit card and you don't have to have a PayPal account.

A n n u a l F e e s

H o w t o J o i n

All membership applications have to be approved by the committee and CVs, credits and qualifications will be verified. It is to ensure that we maintain our high standards and CVs are accurate.

Follow the instructions depending on which type of member you are:

FRESHMAN 
You must have completed a comprehensive foundation media make-up course that is UK-based and recognised by the association.
Print off the Freshman application formCompleted all details and signPhotocopy all your make-up and hair certificatesPrint a copy of your CVMake payment: either send us a cheque or use PayPalPost all of the above to us

FULL
You must have worked in the industry for more than than 10 years, after having completed basic training recognised by the association.

New applicants must have two current Full or Life members sponsor their application.
Print off the Full Member application formCompleted all details and signGet your two sponsors to sign the formPrint a copy of your CVMake payment: either send us a cheque or use PayPalPost all of the above to us

ASSOCIATE Print off the Associate application formComplete and signMake payment: cheque or PayPalPost all of the above to us to below address

NASMAH, 68 Sarsfield Road, Perivale, Middlesex UB6 7AG

Please note: We DO NOT accept emailed applications.

We'll be in touch as soon as we can!

BENEFITS

OF MEMBERSHIP

DIRECTORY LISTING

Our directory is available to anyone looking to hire hair and/or make-up personnel. Linked to Movie Crew UK, the Cine Guilds of Great Britain website which promotes UK film crew to overseas producers wanting to film here.

PROFILE PAGE

Your own page on our website, accessable from your directory listing. Add your credits, links, photos of your work and a CV.

NEWSLETTER

Our quarterly newsletter is packed full of news, articles, new products, special offers and forthcoming events.

COURSE DISCOUNT

Get 15% off the price on any of our in-house short courses.

PRODUCT DISCOUNT

We get a discount with various suppliers including Make-Up International, Stage Jobs Pro, Film Crew Pro and Cotswold Outdoor.

SOCIAL EVENTS

We run our own social evenings every now and then with prizes, talks and demos, plus the chance to network with fellow members.