Allied Beauty Association (ABA)
145 Traders Blvd. E., Stes. 26 & 27 Mississauga, ON L4Z 3L3 Canada
800/268-6644 905/568-0158 Fax: 905/568-1581 abacanada.com
Marc Speir, Exec. Dir.
Members: See website
Membership: Manufacturers and distributors of the professional beauty industry that serve Canada
American Association of
Cosmetology Schools (AACS)
15825 N. 71st St., Ste. 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 800/831-1086, 480/281-0431 Fax: 480/905-0993 Jim Cox, Exec. Dir. jim@beautyschools.org beautyschools.org
Members: 700 schools, 110 associate members, 2,500 teachers
Membership: Open to privately owned cosmetology schools, teachers and suppliers. AACS strives to unite all facets of the cosmetology industry, further education, keep members informed, and represent school and student interests before governmental authorities Dues: $550-$850 schools, $850 associate members, $50 Cosmetology Educators of America
Publications: Newsbreak Quarterly Magazine, CEA Quarterly Magazine
American Beauty Supply Association (ABSA)
1008 Hanley Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63144
314/963-4440 Fax: 314/961-0066
Tae Wan Cho, Pres.
absabeauty@yahoo.com
Membership: OTCs
American Health & Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI)
P.O. Box 19510 Chicago, IL 60619
708/633-6328 Fax: 708/633-6329
Geri Duncan Jones, Exec. Dir.;
Juanita Thomas, Acct. Coor.
ahbai1@sbcglobal.net proudlady.org
Membership: Representing manufacturers in the ethnic health and beauty-care industry
BOBSA
P.O. Box 25173 San Francisco, CA 94128
650/357-0073 Fax: 858/712-1934
Sam Ennon, Pres. sam@bobsa.org, snnon@bobsaone.org bobsaone.org
Membership: Representing beauty store operators in the ethnic health and beauty-care industry
The Cosmetic, Toiletry &
Fragrance Association (CTFA)
1101 17th St. N.W., Ste. 300 Washington, DC 20036
202/331-1770 Fax: 202/331-1969
ctfa.org
Members: 600
Membership: Manufacturers of personal-care products and suppliers to the industry
Dues: Sliding scale based on U.S. sales
Publications: Various handbooks, dictionaries, manuals, guidelines and resource manuals, including an International Buyers' Guide and CIR Compendium
Cosmetologists Chicago
401 N. Michigan Ave., 22nd Flr. Chicago, IL 60611
800/648-2505, 312/321-6809 Fax: 312/245-1080
Paul Dykstra, CEO
americasbeautyshow.com
Members: 3,500
Membership: Comprised of hairstylists, nail technicians, salon owners, barbers and estheticians; sponsors America's Beauty Show and various other educational opportunities; owns Cosmetólogos Latinos and the American Association for Esthetics Education
Dues: $115 regular members, $35 optional members, $75 student members
Publication: "IsNow" newsletter
Cosmetology Advancement Foundation
P.O. Box 811 FDR Station New York, NY 10150
212/750-2412 Fax: 212/593-0862
Norma A. Lee, Exec. Dir. nalcopr@aol.com cosmetology.org
Membership: Members represent the professional beauty industry's varied constituencies: cosmetologists, salon owners, cosmetology schools, distributors, manufacturers, associations and professional publications. CAF works through the All-Industry Summit to identify issues that affect the future growth and development of the industry
Publication: "CAF Today" newsletter
The Day Spa Association
520-23rd St. Union City, NJ 07087
201/865-2065 Fax: 201/865-3961
Hannelore R. Leavy, Pres. & Exec. Dir. dayspaassn@aol.com dayspaassociation.com Members: 900
Membership: Open to day spas, spa salons, individuals working in the spa industry and companies supplying products and services to the industry. Its aim is to unify and support the spa industry
Dues: $155 individual, $255 spas, $395 allied members, $175 affiliated members
Publications: The Day Spa Directory, The Day Spa Business Bible, The Spa Encyclopedia, The Day Spa Business Report, Marketing Demographics of a Day Spa Goer, Day Spa Benchmarks: A Blueprint for Success, and Compensation and Benefits Survey
Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD)
1220 W. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, IL 60067
800/33-ICMAD (334-2623) 847/991-4499 Fax: 847/991-8161
Penni Jones, Exec. Dir. info@icmad.org icmad.org Members: 700
Membership: Represents, educates and fosters the growth and profitability of entrepreneurial companies in the cosmetic and personal-care industries worldwide
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Intercoiffure America/Canada
Administrative Offices 7628 Densmore Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406
800/442-3007 Fax: 818/782-7328
Lois Christie, Pres. Patricia Cloud, Events intercoiffure@creativeage.com intercoiffure.us Members North America: 300+; Worldwide: 3,300+ Membership Intercoiffure Mondial is a global beauty association that represents 44 countries and 3,300+ worldwide members. Intercoiffure America/Canada represents more than 300 salons in North America
International SalonSpa Business Network
207 E. Ohio St., #361 Chicago, IL 60611 866/444-4272 Fax: 866/444-5139 salonspanetwork.org
Members: 60+
Membership: Consists of more than 50 companies owning 2 to 12,000 salons and spas each. The association strives to unify the industry and drive it to become more politically active. Members share information, conduct roundtables and help each other recruit, train and retain their staffs
The International Spa Association (ISPA)
2365 Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. A325 Lexington, KY 40504 888/651-ISPA Fax: 859/226-4445 ispa@ispastaff.com ispaconference.com
Members: 2,700
Membership: Encompasses the entire arena of the spa experience from resort, hotel, destination and day spas to service providers such as physicians, wellness instructors and product suppliers. The association strives to advance the professionalism of the spa industry by providing educational and networking opportunities, promoting the value of the spa experience to society and acting as the authoritative voice of the spa industry Publications: Pulse bimonthly publication
National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)
4401 Ford Ave., Ste. 1300 Arlington, VA 2230
703/600-7600 Fax: 703/379-2200
Christopher Walck, Exec.Dir.
naccas@naccas.org naccas.org
Members: 1,050
Purpose : To accredit post-secondary cosmetology schools and programs. Note: NACCAS has a list of accredited schools available free of charge to prospective students
Publication: "NACCAS Now" semimonthly newsletter
National Beauty Culturists' League (NBCL)
25 Logan Circle N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005
202/332-2695 Fax: 202/332-0940
Dr. Katie B. Catalon, Pres.
nbcl.org
Members: 2,000
Membership: Continuing education and higher learning degree program that serves as a unifying force and a catalyst for professionalism, excellence and growth of the beauty industry. Members come from 42 state chapters plus Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, England, France, Germany and India
National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
401 N. Michigan Ave., 22nd Flr. Chicago, IL 60611
312/527-6765 Fax: 312/464-6118
Gordon Miller, Exec. Dir. ncacares.org Members: 30,000 Membership: Comprised of cosmetology professionals including salon owners, school owners, licensed cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, distributors and manufacturers Dues: Professionals $115, Students $75 Publications: American Salon, NCA Now, Salon Life Journal
National Latino Cosmetology Association (NLCA)
P.O. Box 401044 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702/448-5020 Fax: 702/448-8893 Julie Zepeda, Pres./CEO info@nlcamerican.org nlcamerican.org Membership: Unites beauty professionals, including salon/spa owners, licensed cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, students, distributors and manufacturers representing the interests of the beauty industry on a global level Dues: Vary depending on student/professional status
Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
15825 N. 71st St., Ste. 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
800/468-2274, 480/281-0424 Fax: 480/905-0708
info@probeauty.org probeauty.org
Members: 1,500
Membership: PBA was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Beauty & Barber Supply Institute, American Beauty Association and The Salon Association. It unites manufacturers, distributors, stylists and spa owners in a single organization representing the interests of the entire professional beauty industry, and produces a number of industry events, including Cosmoprof North America, International Salon & Spa Expo, TSA Symposium and NAHA Dues: Sliding scale based on sales
Professional Beauty Federation (PBF)
15825 N. 71st St., Ste. 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
800/468-2274, 480/281-0424 Fax: 480/905-0708
Eric Schwartz, Pres.
probeautyfederation.org
Membership: Composed of professional beauty associations, the PBF works to promote and protect the professional beauty industry as it relates to government laws and regulations
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