How to join · Paparazzi Accessories
How to join Paparazzi Accessories. Costs, kits and your first month.
Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · 7 minute read
At a glance
Joining Paparazzi Accessories in numbers.
$99
Starter kit
Stylist Curated Starter Kit, 50 PV
45%
Profit per $8 piece
$4.40 wholesale, $3.60 profit
50 PV/mo
To stay Active
About 25 standard pieces
200 PV/yr
To keep account open
Rolling 12 months
$0
Website fee
Free replicated website
U.S. only
Where
Age 18+ (or age of majority)
Starter kits
What it costs to start.
$99
Stylist Curated Starter Kit
Jewelry chosen by the company's stylists plus marketing materials and business tools. Carries 50 PV, enough for your first Active month. The piece count is not shown on the product page.
The only kit listed in the Paparazzi shop on 2026-10-04. Sold to new Consultants only, as their first purchase.
How to sign up
Becoming a Paparazzi Accessories consultant, step by step.
Check you qualify
You must live in the U.S., be 18 or the age of majority in your state, and have an SSN, ITIN or EIN that matches the name on the account. Only one Consultant per household is allowed.
Choose your sponsor
Your sponsor is the Consultant you enroll under. Pick someone who trains and answers questions. Paparazzi bans sponsors from paying for your kit or adding free jewelry to recruit you. Browse Paparazzi Consultants on Direct Sales Aid.
Buy the kit, sign the agreement
Enroll through your sponsor's site or paparazziaccessories.com. You buy the Stylist Curated Starter Kit and accept the Independent Consultant Application and Agreement, which includes the Policies and Procedures.
Log in to your Back Office
Your Consultant ID is your username. The Back Office is where you order inventory, check PV, see commissions and read the full Policies and Procedures and compensation plan.
Share your free website
Your replicated site is live as soon as you enroll, at paparazziaccessories.com/ plus your Consultant number. Online orders ship from the company and still pay you retail profit.
Plan your launch party
Most new Consultants open with a launch party, in person or live on Facebook or TikTok. Sell the kit pieces first, then reorder based on what actually sold.
How you earn
The pay plan, in brief.
Paparazzi pays three ways: retail profit on jewelry you buy and resell, the same profit on orders from your website, and team commissions and enrollment bonuses on the people you sponsor. Retail profit is yours the moment a piece sells. Website profit and team pay arrive monthly by check or direct deposit, and you must be Active (50 PV that month) to qualify. Current team percentages and rank rules are only in the Back Office, so ask your sponsor for the plan before you join.
Full details, pros and cons are on the Paparazzi Accessories profile. Before you join, ask for the company’s current compensation plan and income disclosure.
Key points
- 45% retail profit on a standard piece: $4.40 wholesale, $8 retail. Zi Collection necklaces are $22.75 wholesale and $35 retail; the company quotes 35% to 45% across the line.
- You cannot sell below retail or run buy-one-get-one deals. Selling above retail is allowed, but any extra sales tax is yours to handle.
- Hosts must get 10% of party sales in free jewelry. Paparazzi adds one free $8 piece to your order for every 20 PV to cover it.
- Commissions post around the 10th and are paid by the 20th of the next month. The minimum payout is $20; smaller amounts roll over.
- Team commission rates and ranks are not published publicly; read the current compensation plan in the Back Office.
- In Paparazzi's 2025 U.S. disclosure, 92.9% of participants lost money; 1.4% made a profit of more than $5,000.
Staying active
| Requirement | Amount | When | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay Active | 50 PV | Each calendar month | Needed for commissions and the Consultant search |
| Keep account open | 200 PV | Rolling 12 months | Miss it and the account is canceled without notice |
| Website | $0 | Ongoing | Replicated site is free |
| Host rewards | 10% of party sales | Every hosted party | Paid in free jewelry; required by policy |
Your first 30 days
A simple plan for your first month.
Days 1–3
Unbox and log every piece
Check the kit the day it lands. Paparazzi only accepts damage claims from Consultants within three business days of delivery, with a photo of each piece (company rule).
Week 1
Read the rules that trip people up
Skim the Policies and Procedures in the Back Office: no selling below retail, no discount promotions and no recruiting incentives. Breaking them can close your account.
Weeks 1–2
Hold a launch party
Invite friends to your home or a live video. Give your host their 10% in free jewelry, which is required. Write down what sells and what doesn't.
Weeks 2–3
Reorder from sales, not hope
Reinvest what the kit earned rather than borrowing. Paparazzi's own guidance is not to buy more than you can use or sell in 30 days.
Weeks 3–4
Set a selling schedule
Pick one or two regular days for live sales or local events so customers know when to show up. Consistency matters more than volume (general practice).
Day 30
Do the math
Add up kit, inventory, tax, shipping and supplies, then subtract sales. Check your PV in the Back Office so you know where you stand on the 50 PV and 200 PV rules.
Join with a consultant
Find a Paparazzi Accessories consultant to sign up with.
Browse every Paparazzi Accessories consultant by state · or join directly on the Paparazzi Accessories website
Before you sign
Good to know.
FAQ
Questions about joining Paparazzi Accessories.
How much does it cost to join Paparazzi?
$99 plus sales tax for the Stylist Curated Starter Kit, the only kit listed in the shop as of October 2026. There is no monthly website fee. After that you spend what you choose on inventory, but you need 200 PV a year (about 100 standard pieces) to keep the account open.
Is Paparazzi free to join?
No. Applicants must buy a starter kit unless their state's law prohibits that requirement. Sponsors are not allowed to pay for your kit. The one exception is a kit-earning Back Office party, where up to 10% of that party's sales can go toward your enrollment.
Can I join Paparazzi without a sponsor?
Every Consultant is enrolled under a sponsor. If you don't know one, choose one from the company's Consultant search or from the Paparazzi Consultants on Direct Sales Aid. Pick someone who trains and stays in touch.
Do you have to buy inventory to sell Paparazzi?
In practice, yes. Most sales come from jewelry you buy at wholesale and resell. Customers can order from your free website, but you still need 50 PV a month to be Active and 200 PV a year to stay open. Paparazzi advises buying no more than you can sell in 30 days.
How do Paparazzi Consultants get paid?
You keep retail profit on in-person sales right away. Website profit, team commissions and bonuses are paid monthly by check or direct deposit, by the 20th of the following month, once at least $20 is due. You must be Active that month to qualify.
Can I quit Paparazzi and return my jewelry?
Yes. Before you cancel, email returns@paparazziaccessories.com to request the buyback. Paparazzi refunds 90% of the purchase price for currently marketable jewelry bought within the past year.
How does hosting a Paparazzi party work?
A host invites friends to a home, office or online party and the Consultant brings the jewelry. Consultants must give the host 10% of party sales in free jewelry. Paparazzi adds free pieces to Consultant orders (one per 20 PV) to cover it.
Can I sell Paparazzi outside the United States?
No. Paparazzi sells only in the U.S., and Consultants must live in the U.S.
Sources, checked Oct 4, 2026: Paparazzi shop: $99 Stylist Curated Starter Kit (product data); Paparazzi FAQ (Active vs open account, PV, Hostess Rewards, sales tax, returns); Paparazzi U.S. Disclosure Statement for 2025; Who can enroll as a Consultant; Commissions (Policies 7.1–7.2); Inactivity and cancellation (Policies 11.1–11.5); Inventory buyback (Policies 9.6); Wholesale prices for new accessories; Selling above or below retail; Inventory guidelines; Starter kit earning parties and enrollment incentives (Policies 5.12). Prices and requirements change; confirm the current terms with Paparazzi Accessories or your sponsor before you buy. Direct Sales Aid is an independent directory and isn’t affiliated with Paparazzi Accessories.