About
Illinois Association
Of Hair Braiders
Mission
The mission of the Illinois Association of Hair Braiders is
to promote the art and craft of hair braiding in Illinois by
providing education, resources, and support to
our members.​​
The Illinois Association of Hair Braiders is the premier national organization for training, uplifting, empowering, and providing natural hair stylists in protective hairstyles (braiders, loc stylists, twists stylists, sew-in weaves) in a word, non-chemical usage products on a platform to demonstrate competitive leadership in the 
$9 billion-dollar black hair care & cosmetic industry worldwide.
We recognize, value, and seek out individuals/ entrepreneurs and businesses that have a positive impact on traditional and new hair care institutions.
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IAOHB and the members it represents throughout Illinois bring a level of professionalism to the shared experience of beauty colleges, teachers, and students.
Welcome to the Illinois Association of Hair Braiders.
LISTING CATEGORIES
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Barbers
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Barbers Teachers
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Braiders
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Braider Teachers
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LOC Stylist
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LOC Stylist Teachers
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Organic Hair Stylist
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Natural Hair Stylist
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Natural Hair Salons
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Stores In Support of Hair Care
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Manufacturers
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Beauty Supply Stores
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Cosmetic Aesthetician
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Make-up Artist
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Nail Salon
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Professional Services
What We Do
We strive to elevate the status of hair braiders by advocating for policies that support our industry, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, and fostering a sense of community and collaboration among our members.
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As a registered organization with the IDFPR, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in our industry. We adhere to all applicable regulations and guidelines, and we strive to provide our members with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their careers.
