LOOK FOR THE LADY IN THE CIRCLE
A black manufacturer’s membership program where we allow BOBSA’s logo ‘The Lady in the Circle’ on their packaging, products, flyers, website, Facebook pages or any other promotional project you do showing that the manufacturer is a member of the network.
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Open Your Storefront
Through experience and partnerships with many of the nations leading experts in the hair care and cosmetic industries, inventory control systems, commercial real estate and brick and mortar store operations management, BOBSA is in a position to offer you ‘insider’ level information that provides for a greater opportunity of business success.
Whether you are opening a new brick and mortar beauty supply store, or need help with your existing store front, we provide consulting services from industry professionals who are committed to your entrepreneurial venture.
Members empowering the economics of the black community
Network Partners
Consulting
When it’s time to take that great product idea and make it a reality, we offer fee for services for consultation or facilitating your project. A BOBSA’s consultant will provide a startup cost and assessment that includes the cost of making and packaging products to getting it on the shelves at retailers worldwide. And also by obtaining a license to use the BOBSA’s brand logo you can get immediate recognition both nationally and internationally.
Membership
Receive access to our professional membership network. The directory consists of member companies located throughout the United States. The directory is the ultimate networking tool for members and others seeking high quality Black owned companies in our industry. The professional membership network consists of manufacturers, distributors, store owners, salon owners, and barbershop owners, stylist and, associate members.
Manufacturers
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 with 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.
Consulting
We offer fee for services for consultation or facilitating your project, idea, or business venture. During each engagement, we sign a contract to affirm strong confidentiality and ethics in project performed. BOBSA’s consultant will provide a startup cost assessment that includes the cost of products to open your storefront. Inventory is ordered through the BOBSA network of distributors.
Membership
Receive access to our professional membership network. The directory consists of member companies located throughout the United States. The directory is the ultimate networking tool for members and others seeking high quality Black owned companies in our industry. The professional membership network consists of manufacturers, distributors, store owners, salon owners, and barbershop owners, stylist and, associate members.
Manufacturers
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 with 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.
Success Stories
BOBSA /Sam Ennon is a cross between the wise uncle I never had, and a guardian angel that watches out for me. Over the years, he has become more and more important to me and my business.
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I am recommending to all in the Hair Care business the support and consultation BOBSA and Mr. Sam Ennon gives to all BOBSA Members.
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Here is a word about BOBSA and its Director, Sam Ennon. In all the years I’ve been associated with this company, I’ve found it to be an example of professionalism.
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When I started Lookr I was extremely new to the hair industry and in particular, I struggled to find reliable data about the Beauty Supply industry. After discovering Sam Ennon and BOBSA in a Youtube video, I reached out to Sam via a phone call and left a message.
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When I first virtually met Sam Ennon from BOBSA, I realized that he was a treasure trove of information where all things about the black hair care industry were concerned.
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After being in the Hair and Beauty Industry for over 20 years, Nicole had observed the lack of respect and professionalism in the hair and beauty industry. Because of this, she felt compelled to create an organization called BBIN (Beauty, Barber Industry Network.) At first, the lack of support and commitment seemed to get the best of her, but through it all, she remained faithful, focused and diligent.
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The B.O.B.S.A. Preferred Consumer Card
For the Beauty Supply Consumer,
This program will allow individual consumers to buy from B.O.B.S.A. Approved Businesses Members at Discounted rates. When you select to participate in our consumer program each manufacturer will agree to give from 5% to 25% off their suggested retail price. This program is not a B.O.B.S.A. Membership, it is a discount card for the consumer.
The card is Free for the first year the $10 per year afterwards.

