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Beyond The Broker: Virtual Book Party! Join Us!

Our newest book: Beyond the Broker: Navigating Financial Advisory Independence is launching on Thursday, January 30th! The book is an exercise in investigation, understanding, and defining what independence means.

. Black Skin Cosmetic line Coming Soon

For too long, the cosmetic industry has overlooked dark-skinned African American women, who represent 55 to 60% of the African American female population in the United States. “Black Skin Cosmetics”  are designed specifically for these women—those whose stunning deep complexions have been neglected.

Kwanzaa Holiday

wanzaa is a cultural holiday that was created in the United States in 1966 by Dr.Maulana Karenga, an African-American activist and scholar. It was established to celebrate African heritage, culture, and community. Kwanzaa takes place from December 26th to January 1st each year, with each day dedicated to one of the seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba.

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Bobsa Celebrates Black Friday Every Day

Bobsa Celebrates Black Friday Every Day

emphasizes the commitment to supporting Black-owned businesses not just on the official shopping holiday of Black Friday, but throughout the entire year.

StepNorth

StepNorth

Our streaming network services are designed to...

The National Minority Quality Forum

The National Minority Quality Forum

The National Minority Quality Forum, a non-profit dedicated to equity and community partnerships. We are currently recruiting barbers and stylists working in minority communities and were hoping your organization could connect us with those who may be interested in participating.

Virtual Beauty Supply All In One

Virtual Beauty Supply All In One

The concept is simple: the virtual store will serve as a platform for showcasing products, while the brick and mortar store will act as the supplier and shipper of the products. This approach allows us to establish an online presence and leverage the convenience of e-commerce, while also maintaining the personalized experience and trustworthiness associated with physical stores.

Books

Kute and Kurly Kid Kollab

Kute and Kurly Kid Kollab

Excitement about our newest collaboration can be felt in the air — the Kute & Kurly Kid Bundle IS LIVE! This is a truly unique yet purposeful gift for the holiday season. We are collaborating with Serlina Boyd of the UK’s only black-owned magazine to uplift black & brown children and Yelitsa Jean-Charles of Healthy Roots Dolls to celebrate the beauty of diversity. Finding representation in our market isn’t always easy, especially when we’re looking for the perfect gift for kids.

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Events

International I Love Braids Day + Braid Love Celebration

International I Love Braids Day + Braid Love Celebration

July 29th is International I Love Braids Day. It is a joyous occasion to honor the history and design of Braids as a cultural and artistic expression of beauty. Braids have a long, proud history that can be traced as far back as 30,000 years ago.

Flipp The Script

Flipp The Script

The NHBC has partnered with NY Beauty Suites to host an important panel discussion focused on the role of health & wellness in the Beauty Industry. We will be joined by practitioners on the frontlines who Flip the Script Rx addressing beauty from the inside out: physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Black History Month 2023

Black History Month 2023

This year’s 2023 Black History Month is an interactive virtual experience on the Black Headline News Virtual Event platform.

Bronner Bros International Beauty Show 2023

Bronner Bros International Beauty Show 2023

The Bronner Bros International Beauty Show is a three-day professional beauty industry event and is the largest multicultural/multi-textural tradeshow in the United States it provides the attendees with the scope to come and join beauty professionals and brush up on their professional education to grow their business. The event is the best opportunity to see the latest beauty technology, shop for professional products, and get all the knowledge needed, all in one place.

History

The History of Black Hair Care Part 2 Of 10

The History of Black Hair Care Part 2 Of 10

In the early 20th century, Madam CJ Walker and Annie Malone were influential figures in the beauty industry. While Annie Malone was a successful entrepreneur and inventor of hair products, Madam CJ Walker is often credited with being the first self-made female millionaire in America through her hair care business.

HOW AND WHY DID WE START B.O.B.S.A.

HOW AND WHY DID WE START B.O.B.S.A.

How and why did you start B.O.B.S.A.? BOBSA started in 2004. The main reason is that before I got B.O.B.S.A. started, I was a small manufacturer making my own product line. I had created several brands of products. My first brands were European Silky Wrap, Off Da Hook...

In Remembrance Edward G. Gardner

In Remembrance Edward G. Gardner

Edward G. Gardner, the founder of Soft Sheen Products Inc., passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 98. His passing is a great loss to the business world, the beauty industry, and the community he served. Born in Chicago in 1925, Gardner grew up in a time...

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AAHIG

AAHIG

BOBSA has partnered with the AA Hair Import Group (AAHIG) organization to provide a service where BOBSA members who import hair can apply for an installment loan to purchase hair and other related products.

The Collection

The Collection

We are ‘The Collection’ providing 100% virgin human hair, completely natural and of the highest quality.
Our goal is to provide you with consistent access to a variety of unique virgin hair that not only versatile, but will also last a very long time having being manufactured to the highest health and hygiene standards.