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The pinnacle of empowerment in the $9 billion Black hair care and cosmetic industry, both nationally and internationally.
So, you may be wondering, What is B.O.B.S.A. and why does it matter?
At B.O.B.S.A., we stand as the premier national organization, dedicated to providing African Americans with a dynamic platform to showcase their competitive leadership within the thriving Black hair care and cosmetic industry. With a keen focus on both traditional and innovative hair care institutions, we are committed to recognizing, valuing, and championing individuals and businesses that make a positive impact.
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BOBSA's Lady In The Circle
BOBSA have set up a program to help the black consumer to identify black manufacturers’ products by allowing these independent black manufacturers to use the BOBSA logo on the back of their packaging or bottles. We have created a special logo for this program (see attached BOBSA logo of Black Lady in the Circle). This would be a black manufacturer’s membership program where we would allow BOBSA’s logo Lady in the Circle on their packaging. This membership would cost from $500 to $1000 for two years and it would enable BOBSA to create a promotional program to drive the consumer to the black-owned manufactured products by using social media, print ads in magazines and radio. In addition, you will have access All of BOBSA’s network platforms and more benefits will be added to this membership program.
All BOBSA current members that are manufacturers of wet goods and private label brand hair would be grandfathered into this program. And you will be able to use Bobsa UPC barcodes numbers for free on one to 10 items in your product line and a small minimum charge for anything over that number.
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Open a Brick and Mortar with BOBSA’s Expert Support – Enjoy Membership Perks!
Unlock your store’s success with our seasoned experts, guiding you from location scouting to navigating regulations. Plus, as a BOBSA member for $5 with a recurring $5 payment, you get:
Supplier Connections: Access trusted suppliers for quality products at competitive prices.
Community Support: Join a vibrant network of fellow beauty store owners.
Exclusive Resources: Get insights, tools, and education for beauty supply success.
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Why Join B.O.B.S.A.? Because we believe in fostering excellence, diversity, and inclusivity in an industry that is not only a cornerstone of cultural identity but also a significant economic force. Join us on this transformative journey as we celebrate and elevate the voices, talents, and contributions of African Americans in the beauty and cosmetic landscape. Discover the power of B.O.B.S.A. – where leadership, innovation, and community converge for a brighter, more vibrant future in the Black hair care and cosmetic realm.
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B.O.B.S.A. Membership
B.O.B.S.A. is dedicated to keeping members informed on industry news, trends, and issues that affect Black owned businesses. Receive B.O.B.S.A. ’s monthly newsletter and learn more about what is happening in our industry.
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We are dedicated to get your store open
Assistance with Opening a traditional Beauty Supply Store From Start to finish BOBSA is there for you. A BOBSA consultant will provide a startup cost assessment that includes the cost of products for your business. Inventory is ordered through the BOBSA network of distributors.
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B.O.B.S.A. Approval
Receive authorization to use the BOBSA logo on your website and marketing material. To protect our brand, our logo use guidelines prohibit use of our official BOBSA logo on any member or non-member marketing and communication material or website without written permission. BOBSA members are permitted and encouraged to download the “BOBSA Member” logo and display it prominently on their website. We also ask that you include a link to www.bobsa.org.
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We are proud to partner with New York Cosmetics Company (NYCC)
We are pleased to welcome a new vendor to our network. This vendor offers a wide range of cosmetic products available through their extensive warehouse distribution, which our Bobsa Beauty Supply Stores can now access at highly competitive prices. Please see the list of available product lines below:
