The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. (O.A.B.) State Chartered 1934

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The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. (O.A.B.), organized over 90 years ago. A Professional beauty industry association. 

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(419) 450.5239

WELCOME The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc.

WELCOME The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. WELCOME The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. WELCOME The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc.

The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. (O.A.B.), organized over 90 years ago. A Professional beauty industry association. 

Get Involved!

(419) 450.5239

About Us

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Organize Our Communities

The Ohio Association of Beauticians, (OAB) is a non-profit that exists to elevate, unite and serve the beauty industry and the professionals who improve people’s lives. 

We focus on educational advancement, strive for professionalism in performance, seek improved economic opportunities, advance social legislation and work for the welfare o

The Ohio Association of Beauticians, (OAB) is a non-profit that exists to elevate, unite and serve the beauty industry and the professionals who improve people’s lives. 

We focus on educational advancement, strive for professionalism in performance, seek improved economic opportunities, advance social legislation and work for the welfare of our industry.    

We organize shows, workshops, exciting community-building events, fundraisers, and in-depth training sessions for our members and volunteers.

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Organize Our Communities

Organize Our Communities

Meet like minded individuals,  save money and make a positive impact on your career. Join our network  of  beauty industry professionals.

Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for members and volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find ways to get involve, and connect your ta

Meet like minded individuals,  save money and make a positive impact on your career. Join our network  of  beauty industry professionals.

Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for members and volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find ways to get involve, and connect your talents that best suits you. We're excited to have you join our team!  We are functioning for the benefit of all licensed professionals. 

O.A.B., Inc. is an affiliate of the National Beauty Culturists’ League, Inc., 

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Build And Develop

Building a progressive and successful business of his/her own while broadening the scope of cosmetology / barber through continued endeavors in the beauty industry.

 Benefits designed to help you grow your business. If you own a salon or  company and want to provide member benefits to your entire team.

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Association Chapters

CHAPTER 1 - CLEVELAND

CHAPTER 1 - CLEVELAND

CHAPTER 1 - CLEVELAND

  

President, Emma Clark

216.337.9073 

eclark4608@aol.com

CHAPTER 4 - COLUMBUS

CHAPTER 1 - CLEVELAND

CHAPTER 1 - CLEVELAND


President, Nicole Perrin-Hill

614.769-8034 nicoleperrin@sbcglobal.net

CHAPTER 5 - DAYTON

CHAPTER 1 - CLEVELAND

CHAPTER 6 - CINCINNATI

  

President

419.450.5239

oabinc1934@gmail.com


CHAPTER 6 - CINCINNATI

CHAPTER 12 - YOUNGSTOWN (TRENDSETTERS)

CHAPTER 6 - CINCINNATI

President,  Dr. Laverne Armstead

513.751.5566

naturalhair@fuse.net

CHAPTER 12 - YOUNGSTOWN (TRENDSETTERS)

CHAPTER 12 - YOUNGSTOWN (TRENDSETTERS)

CHAPTER 12 - YOUNGSTOWN (TRENDSETTERS)

President, Rosalyn Moore

330.788.2114 

roz721@sbcglobal.net 

CHAPTER 14 - AKRON (GLAMPRO)

CHAPTER 12 - YOUNGSTOWN (TRENDSETTERS)

CHAPTER 12 - YOUNGSTOWN (TRENDSETTERS)

President 

419.450.5239

oabinc1934@gmail.com

CHAPTER 18 - CLEVELAND

CHAPTER 26 - LIMA (ANEW DIMENSIONS)

CHAPTER 19 - MIDDLETOWN (FAIR AGATHEA)

President, Dr. Tera Robinson

216.849.1421

terahair@msn.com

CHAPTER 19 - MIDDLETOWN (FAIR AGATHEA)

CHAPTER 26 - LIMA (ANEW DIMENSIONS)

CHAPTER 19 - MIDDLETOWN (FAIR AGATHEA)

President, Edna Richardson

513.267.1362 

erichardson1@cinci.rr.com

CHAPTER 26 - LIMA (ANEW DIMENSIONS)

CHAPTER 26 - LIMA (ANEW DIMENSIONS)

CHAPTER 26 - LIMA (ANEW DIMENSIONS)

President, Linda Redmond

419.905.1235 

n_nredmond@yahoo.com

CHAPTER 27 - TOLEDO (ARTISTIC DESIGNERS)

CHAPTER 28 - CANTON (EBONE` IMAGE MAKERS)

CHAPTER 26 - LIMA (ANEW DIMENSIONS)

Dr. Brenda L. Holsey

419.450.5239

oabinc1934@gmail.com

CHAPTER 28 - CANTON (EBONE` IMAGE MAKERS)

CHAPTER 28 - CANTON (EBONE` IMAGE MAKERS)

CHAPTER 28 - CANTON (EBONE` IMAGE MAKERS)

President, Mary Claibourne

330.575.2206 

mary78559@icloud.com

CHAPTER 30 - CLEVELAND (HAIR ECHELON)

CHAPTER 28 - CANTON (EBONE` IMAGE MAKERS)

CHAPTER 28 - CANTON (EBONE` IMAGE MAKERS)

Regina Anderson-Walston

216.501.2440 

regina5172@att.net

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O.A.B. Inc. Affiliate Partners

National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc.

National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc.

National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc.

Human Trafficking 101: Training for Salon Professionals 
  
Human Trafficking Awareness 
To raise aw

National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc. History Celebrates 100 years in 2019

The National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc. (N.B.C.L.) is the oldest and most prestigious African American beauty trade organization for hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, esthetician, and hair product companies. N.B.C.L. was formed in 1919 in Philadelphia, PA, by a small group of African American cosmetologists and black beauty products manufacturers. In its 100 years of existence The National Beauty Culturists’ League Inc. has been responsible for pushing the fight for State Regulations of Beauty Culture. Today, there are no states that do not have laws regulating the practice of cosmetology. Higher Education Opportunities: The  Institute Of Cosmetology  N.B.C.L., Inc. is the only accredited nationally that offers N.B.C.L. members higher degree programs (Professional Bachelor of Arts (P.B.A.), Professional Master of Arts (P.M.A.) and Doctorate of Professional Cosmetology, (DPC) in Cosmetology, Nails and Barbering. Greek Affiliation through the Theta Nu Sigma National Sorority and the Sigma Nu Theta Fraternity \

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T.H.R.I.V.E. 5 K

National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc.

National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc.

STATS  Salon Together Against Trafficking Sex

Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. join in a collaborative effort to STAND, Salon Professionals and community wide event to raise awareness about Human Sex/Labor Trafficking in support of     T.H.R.I.V.E.. (Triumphant Humans Rising In Victorious Esteem) 

  

Goal:

      Our goal through the annual        

THRIVE 5K walk/run is to join together as a community, raise awareness and engage in the fight to prevent and end Human Sex Trafficking. 


Proceeds:

Will benefit the local Human Sex Trafficking Direct Service Providers 

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5K Run/Walk will take place on 

Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. at Swan Creek Park Toledo, OH

Become a Sponsor & Register Online

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Human Trafficking Coalition

National Beauty Culturists` League, Inc.

Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month


The Ohio Attorney General’s office lead the initiative for in-person human trafficking training for Ohio's Licensed Salon Professionals to raise awareness to help others: 

Recognize, Rethink, Respond, Report, Rescue and Restore those who are, or are at risk of becoming victims of crime.

STATS Salons Together Against Trafficking Sex

  

Human Trafficking 101: Training for Salon Professionals

FREE CLASS 1 HOUR CEU

 
 

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Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals

Beauty/Barber Industry Advocates

Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals


Educating Beauty and Barber Professionals in Higher 

Health and Safety Practices

Politics Beauty and Barber:   Engages Beauty and Barber Professionals in the political process to  advocate for higher health and safety standards to strengthen the  profession and the professional license nationwide. 


Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals (TheCBBP) and    Politics Beauty and Barber (PBB) is a 2-1, nationwide organization for Licensed Beauty and Barber  Professionals that offers continuing education in health and safety and  advocates to strengthen the professional license. 





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Beauty/Barber Industry Advocates

Beauty/Barber Industry Advocates

Beauty/Barber Industry Advocates

   Become a Beauty/Barber Industry Professional (BBIP) Advocate 

It's important for every professional to understand the key issues affecting our industry. Becoming a Beauty/Barber Industry Advocate is a great way to be more connected and help keep our industry professional! Get involved with legislation in your state and at the federal level!

Help support legislation that improves the industry and fight bills that threaten deregulation. We are influential when we assemble 

  

TAKE ACTION ON ISSUES AFFECTING OUR INDUSTRY!


Join as an Advocacy Membership

  

· HB 399 was introduced November 20, 2019 and SB 245, SB 235 HB 374 and most recent HB 673

In seeking your help, updates and links to the House Reps and Senators. You can send your testimonial opposition letters, because we are in this together and we all must do our best and share with others the information given. OAB is just one part of the solution. This legislation is about more than Ohio law. The entire US is watching these bills, knowing if Ohio falls, that will pave the way for reducing cosmetology hours nationally, there are only two other states with 1000 hours.

The Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. have united with Industry leaders from and represent one of five beauty/barber industry associations The Ohio Barber and Beauty Alliance, the Ohio Association of Cosmetology Schools, and the National Association of Barber Boards. (OACS) Ohio Association of Cosmetology Schools’ and Politics Beauty and Barber/Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals. We need to stay strong and be a visible presence with the legislature. 

This is the link to Senate committee 33 members: https://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/transportation-commerce-and-workforce House committee 99 members link below: http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/state-and-local-government

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American Income Life

Beauty/Barber Industry Advocates

Beauty/Barber Industry Advocates

  

Dear Licensed Professional,

As a way of introduction, the Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc., is pleased to announce that all persons returning a response card, have a $2,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy available at no cost. We encourage you to consider membership in the Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. but the policy and other benefits shown below, jointly sponsored with American Income Life Insurance Company, are available to you at no cost even if you choose not to join. 

Those who return the card or reply online will also receive a Health Services Discount Card for you and your family at no cost that provides household discounts of 10% to 60% on prescriptions, hearing care, vision care/products, and chiropractic care. Optional discount dental is available.
 

You can also receive Child Safe Kits for your children and grandchildren at no cost. These kits help you gather vital data, photos and fingerprints for authorities in the event of an emergency.

In order to receive the AD&D policy and other no-cost benefits, you must return the enclosed card or reply online at 

www.ailife.com/benefits/pgaye.


Sincerely,

Brenda L. Kynard-Holsey, President 


An AIL representative will contact you to deliver your policy, provide your no-cost benefits, witness your beneficiary designation and review other supplemental insurance benefits that may be available to you and your family. If you have questions, please call American Income Life Insurance Company at 1-800-495-1213.

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O.A.B. Associate Members of the Beauty Industry Distributors

Avlon

Decca Plus

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Decca Plus

Decca Plus

Decca Plus

Charles Truss
Owner Decca Plus
(888) 937-5159

Dudley's Q

Decca Plus

Dudley's Q

Alona Edwards

 Distributor Dudey's Q

(614)7837566

asafuta@gmail.com

Dudley's Q

John Searles III

Lois Searles

(800) 577-4552 

https://naturallysilk2.com/

SILK2 Professional cosmetologist 


2019 BEAUTY & BARBER SCHOOLS STUDENT COMPETITION

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Highlights of the 2018 BEAUTY & BARBER SCHOOLS 

STUDENT COMPETITION 


2018 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Cleveland Maple Heights High School

Springfield Clark Career Tech Center

Cleveland Maple Heights High School



Mentor Brown Aveda Institute

Springfield Clark Career Tech Center

Cleveland Maple Heights High School



Springfield Clark Career Tech Center

Springfield Clark Career Tech Center

Springfield Clark Career Tech Center

Columbus New Directions Beauty Institute

Columbus New Directions Beauty Institute

Springfield Clark Career Tech Center

Medina County Career Center

Columbus New Directions Beauty Institute

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

Columbus New Directions Beauty Institute

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

Milan EHOVE Career Center

Milan EHOVE Career Center

Milan EHOVE Career Center

Lancaster High School

Milan EHOVE Career Center

Milan EHOVE Career Center

Cincinnati Northwest High School

Cincinnati Northwest High School

Cincinnati Northwest High School

Toledo Scott High School

Cincinnati Northwest High School

Cincinnati Northwest High School

State Wide Beauty & Barber School Competition

Beauty / Barber School Students

Why Beauty / Barber School Students Benefit From Hair Competitions Have you ever considered taking your talents to the next level while you’re still in beauty / barber school? Hair competitions are a great way for students to gain real world experience and learn how to style hair under pressure. So what are you waiting for? Come and learn, get some tips to keep in mind when preparing for student hair competitions.


10 Categories to compete


Categories

Mohawk Avante Garde (Mannequin)

1

Consumer Day (Live Model)

2

Ladies Evening Total Look (Team) (Live Model)

3

Bridal Competition (Live Model)

4

Fantasy Hair Competition (Mannequin)

5

Artistry in Ebony (Live Model)

6

Nail Competition (Live Model)

7

Fantasy Art Body Make-Up (Live Model)

8

Barber Cut (Live Model)

9

Celebrity Look a Like Total Look (Team) Live Model

10

Beauty/Barber School Student Competition 11/ 18/ 2019

Education is our Style

    CONTINUING EDUCATION

    OHIO ASSOCIATION ARTS & SCIENCE

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    BOOT CAMP CLASSES

    v All About Your Business

    v Eye Lash extension

    v Recognizing Melanoma Skin Cancer

    v Desairology 

    v OSHA

    v Infectious Diseases: Communicable/ Non-Communicable

    ...and more


    CE CLASSES

    v Hair Cutting Techniques, Hair Cutting Terminology

    v Hair Texture, Tones and Density Terminology

    v Hair Extensions

    v Hair Color Techniques

    v Nails

    v Instructor Course

    v Ohio State Board of Cosmetology and Regulations

    GRADUATION

    TBA

    After completing 12 CE


    O.A.B Inc. promotes the progress, welfare and well being of all licensed Salon Professionals.

    We are hard at work identifying ways to guide and direct our existing membership and the up and coming hair stylist, barber, estheticians, wellness practitioners and nails techs, etc. with the latest beauty industry and trend information.  The  O. A. B. Artistic Styling Team, is Boot Camp ready to educate  monthly CEU classes, serving Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Akron, Lima, Cincinnati, Youngstown,  Middleton, Canton 

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    Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc.

    Toledo,

    (419) 450-5239 oabinc1934@gmail.com

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    Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

    Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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    Ohio Association of Beauticians, Inc. 

    is a non-profit that exists to elevate, unite and serve the beauty industry and the professionals who improve people’s lives.

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    Membership Information

    State Membership with Local Chapter affiliation $55/yr

    The O.A.B., Inc, is a non-profit organization, established and functioning for the benefit of all licensed salon professionals.  

    Cities in Ohio make up the State membership O.A.B, Inc, and each affiliated city is your Local Chapters.

    National Membership with State affiliation $100/yr

    In its 100th year of existence The National Beauty Culturists’ L

    eague Inc. 

    Associate Membership without Local Chapter affiliation $55/yr

    Beauty / Barber School Student Membership $35/yr

    Membership Benefits

    BENEFITS


    •  Industry news & trends
    • Scholarship opportunities
    • Become an industry advocate
    • Save on industry show tickets
    • Education discounts
    • Free newsletter subscriptions
    • Vendor discounts
    • Beauty School Competition 
    • O.A.B.,Inc. website advertisement

    Important State Legislation

    State Legislation Bills 

    HB 399 / SB 245 / 235

    Cosmetology Schools  HB 189 / SB 129

    Change Cosmetology Licensing law


    License  HB 189 / SB 129

    Change Cosmetology Licensing  law


    Wages and Labor  HB 576 /SB 277

    Increase state minimum wage



    Coming events

    N.B.C.L.,Inc Executive Board Jan.. 31-Feb.4, 2020 Wash.DC


    O.A.B., Inc. Executive Board March 14-15, 2020 Columbus, OH

    O.A.B., Inc. Celebrating 85 Years July 11-13, 2020 Columbus, OH


    State Beauty and Barber School Competition November 16, 2020


    (ALL EVENT CANCELLED AFTER MARCH 15TH DUE TO CORONA VIRUS COVID-19)


    WILL ANNOUNCE DATES TO RESUME IN 2021



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