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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.
NATIONAL VALUE SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
Referring less than $1m earners is a “lifeline” that will assist for generations to come!
StepNorth
Our streaming network services are designed to...
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
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.
Bobsa congratulates our new leaders of tomorrow
Congratulations to the four Northern Virginia...
Books
Ascension: The Sociology of an African American Family’s Generational Journey
In this masterful work of family-focused sociology, Lois Benjamin charts the lives of Pennie and Roscoe James and their children, telling the story of how a large, close-knit African American family with humble origins in a small town of North Carolina is shaped by...
Dr. Ayodele Nzinga
Dr. Ayodele Nzinga
Black History 365 Education BH365 Kindergarten Collection
This unique set of four big books is designed specifically for the academic, social, and emotional development of kindergarten children that highlights African American images and culture.
Celebrating M. L. King JR. Season
Teen Soul Nominate a teen today. Black History Month T-shirt Contest and random luck.
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.
INTRODUCING the Black History 365Ⓡ Advisory Board members
INTRODUCING the Black History 365Ⓡ Advisory Board members
Magazines
The Soultown Magazine
Order the Soultown Magazine
Events
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.
Pathway to Homeownership Seminar
Pathway to Homeownership Seminar Learn about the home buying process, first time homebuyer programs and...
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.
John Gooden now playing on “Hair Wars Around The World”
John Gooden now playing on “Hair Wars Around The World”
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
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 4 Of 10
Annie M. Turnbo Pope Malone’s contributions to the African American communities in the early 19th century had a major impact on black lives in the United States and in black communities around the world.
The History Of Black Hair Care Part 3 Of 10
European beauty standards influenced the hairstyles and hair care practices of enslaved Africans in several ways. Firstly, these standards deemed natural African hair textures as undesirable or unprofessional.
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.
The History of Black Hair Care Part 1 Of 10
The transatlantic slave trade had a significant impact on hairstyles and hair-care practices enslaved Africans. During this time, enslaved Africans were often forcefully separated from their families, culture, and traditions, including their hair care practices.
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
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...
Beauty Supply Stores
Nelly’s Beauty Supply & Salon
Now Open
Nelly’s Beauty Supply & Salon
217 South Main St
Attleboro, MA 02703
SANDRA’S BEAUTY SUPPLY
Sandras Beauty Supply
8145 Cypress Ave L, Fontana, CA 92335
909-371-3533
New Beauty Supply Store
F4ortless Beauty Supply LLC
6611 FM 1464 Ste C
Richmond,TX 77407
New Beauty Supply Store Wall To Wall Beauty Supply
Wall To Wall Beauty Supply
17323 N I-35 #103,
Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 422-6373
w2wbeauty1@gmail.com
New Beauty Supply Store
A New Beauty Supply Store added to an existing Braids Shop Before and After.
One Stop Beauty Supply
Brand New Beauty Supply Store Opening !!
One Stop Beauty Supply.
Make just one stop for all your beauty needs.
Other Resources
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
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.