Professional Associations

Allied Beauty Association (ABA)
450 Matheson Blvd. E., Stes. 46 & 47
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R5 Canada
905/568-0158
Fax: 905/568-1581
abacan@idirect.com
www.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@beautyschools.org
www.beautyschools.org
Jim Cox, Exec. Dir.
Members: 650 schools, 95 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: $50 Cosmetology Educators of America, $475-$750 schools, $750 associate members
Publications: Newsbreak Quarterly Magazine

American Health & Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI)
P.O. Box 19510
Chicago, IL 60619-0510
708/333-8740
Fax: 708/333-8741
ahbai@sbcglobal.net
www.proudlady.org
Geri Duncan Jones, Exec. Dir.; Juanita Thomas, Acct. Coor.
Membership: International trade association representing the ethnic health and beauty industry.

Association of Electronic File Manufacturers (AEFM)
P.O. Box 270063
Littleton, CO 80127
303/587-8020
info@aefm.org
www.aefm.org
Nancy King, Dir.
Membership: Offers certification courses for students, instructors and nail technicians.

The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CTFA)
1101 17th St. N.W., Ste. 300
Washington, DC 20036
202/331-1770
Fax: 202/331-1969
www.ctfa.org
Irene Malbin, VP of Public Affairs
Members: 600
Membership: Representing manufacturers and distributors of personal-care products.
Dues: Sliding scale based on U.S. sales
Publications: Various handbooks, dictionaries, manuals and guidelines

Cosmetologists Chicago
401 N. Michigan Ave., 22nd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60611
800/648-2505, 312/321-6809
Fax: 312/245-1080
membership@americasbeautyshow.com
www.americasbeautyshow.com/cc
Paul Dykstra, Exec. Dir.
Members: 4,500
Membership: Comprised of hairstylists, nail technicians, salon owners, barbers and estheticians; produces America’s Beauty Show and various other educational opportunities; owns Cosmetólogos Latinos and the American Association for Esthetics Education. Member benefits include complimentary admission to America’s Beauty Show and America’s Expo for Skin Care & Spa
Dues: $115 regular members, $35 optional members, $75 student members
Publication: Membership newsletter and e-news

Cosmetology Advancement Foundation (CAF)
P.O. Box 811
FDR Station
New York, NY 10150
212/750-2412
Fax: 212/593-0862
nalcopr@aol.com
www.cosmetology.org
Norma A. Lee, Exec. Dir.
Membership: 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

Council for Nail Disorders
138 Palm Coast Pkwy. N.E., Ste. 333
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386/437-4405
Fax: 386/437-4427
info@nailcouncil.org
www.nailcouncil.org
Cindy Froehlich
Members: 400
Membership: Physicians, dermatologists and podiatrists dedicated to the education and research of nail disorders.
Dues: $75
Publication: Pamphlets for sale

The Day Spa Association
310 17th St.
Union City, NJ 07087
201/865-2065
Fax: 201/865-3961
dayspaassn@aol.com
www.dayspaassociation.com
Hannelore R. Leavy, Exec. Dir.
Members: 900
Membership: Open to day spas, spa salons, individuals working in the spa industry and companies supplying products and services to the industry. The aim is to unify and support the spa industry through networking and education, and to help protect the consumer by continually re-evaluating the standards of the day spa industry.
Dues: $155 individual, $225 spas, $375 allied members
Publications: The Day Spa/Medical 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

Excellence Nail Association of Canada
9093 Marie Victorin
Contrecoeur, QC J0L 1C0 Canada
450/742-1579
info@excellencenail.com
www.excellencenail.com
Gaelle Mouster, Pres.
Membership: Offers accreditation to nail technicians and salons.
Dues: Annual membership fees: $60 technicians, $200 salons.

Indoor Tanning Association (ITA)
2025 M St. N.W., Ste. 800
Washington, DC 20036
888/377-0477
Fax: 202/367-2142
admin@theita.com
www.theita.com
John Overstreet, Exec. Dir.; Laura Auerbach, Dir. of Ind. Affairs; Anna Bookwalter, Membership Coord.; Melissa Haynes, Dir. of Comm.
Membership: Manufacturers, distributors, allied products, lotion providers and salon owners actively involved in the indoor tanning industry.

International Chain Salon Association (ICSA)
2323 Georgetown Cir.
Aurora, IL 60503
866/444-ICSA (7272)
Fax: 815/444-1539
www.icsa.cc
Members: 65
Membership: Consists of more than 50 companies owning 5 to 5,000 salons each. ICSA 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.
Publication: LinkUp newsletter

International Institute of Reflexology
P.O. Box 12642
5650 First Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
727/343-4811
Fax: 727/381-2807
iir@tampabay.rr.com
www.reflexology-usa.net
Dwight C. Byers, Pres.
Members: 25,000
Membership: Teaches the original Ingham method of reflexology at seminars throughout the United States and Canada. Free information on seminars, books and charts available.
Publications: Various books and charts on reflexology

International Medical Spa Association
310 17th St.
Union City, NJ 07087
201/865-2065
Fax: 201/865-3961
medspaassn@aol.com
www.medicalspaassociation.org
Hannelore R. Leavy, Founder & Exec. Dir.
Purpose: To provide industry leadership by promoting excellence, innovation and a spirit of cooperation in the delivery of medical spa professionals’ services, and by creating continuous and dynamic educational forums to insure the ability of our membership to respond to the changes in the marketplace. The association is dedicated to the promulgation of a positive industry image and the enhancement of those who serve it through the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of a practical, but strict, code of ethics based on the highest standards of care and regulated peer review.
Dues: $150 individuals, $295 businesses, $500 sustaining members

International Nail Technicians Association (INTA)
401 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2200
Chicago, IL 60611
312/321-5161
Fax: 312/245-1080
membership@americasbeautyshow.com
www.americasbeautyshow.com/INTA
Kelly Simon
Members: 1,200
Membership: Open to any nail technician, industry association, industry school or related industry entity. Provides education and is a strong lobbying influence in the legislature. Member benefits include complimentary admission to America’s Beauty Show and America’s Expo for Skin Care & Spa
Dues: $65, $35 students
Publication: Membership newsletter and e-news

International Pedicure Association
2200 Tree Top Ct.
Granbury, TX 76049
800/485-4523,
817/831-7800
Fax: 817/831-0733
pedicureassociation@msn.com
www.pedicureassociation.com
Dennis Arnold, DPM, Exec. Dir.
Membership: Developed to meet the educational and support needs of pedicurists throughout the industry in order to achieve safer, higher-quality pedicures. Approved CEU provider.
Dues: $75 first year, $50 renewal, corporate and salon memberships available
Publication: Quarterly newsletter

International Smart Tan Network
3101 Page Ave.
Jackson, MI 49203
800/652-3269
customerservice@smarttan.com
www.smarttan.com
Membership: Trade association for the indoor tanning industry. A consortium of tanning salons across North America that strives to promote smart tanning through moderation and prevention of overexposure.
Publication: Tanning Trends magazine

The International Spa Association (ISPA)
2365 Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. A325
Lexington, KY 40504
859/226-4326
Fax: 859/226-4445
ispa@ispastaff.com
www.experienceispa.com,
www.ispaconference.com
Members: 2,500+
Membership: Encompasses the entire arena of the spa experience, from resort, hotel, destination and day spas to service providers such as physicians, wellness instructors, nutritionists, massage therapists and product suppliers. ISPA 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.
Publication: Pulse bimonthly magazine

International Spa Institute
P.O. Box 679
Aiken, SC 29802
803/270-2106
Fax: 803/642-0325
nailsskinhair@earthlink.net
Chesley Phillips, Pres.; Lisa Bodie, VP
Members: 3,000+
Membership: Open to professionals (instructors, cosmetologists, nail technicians and estheticians), state delegates, chapter representatives and students. Provides nonproduct-related education and business classes, and offers educational conferences and continuing education credits recognized by various state boards.
Dues: $45 for first year, $20 to renew, $25 students
Publication: Quarterly newsletter

Nails, Skin and Hair of America
P.O. Box 679
Aiken, SC 29802
803/270-2106
Fax: 803/642-0325
nailsskinhair@earthlink.net
Chesley Phillips, Pres.; Lisa Bodie, VP
Members: 2,000+
Membership: Offers state board approved continuing education.
Dues: $45 for first year, $20 to renew, $25 students
Publication: Quarterly newsletter

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)
4401 Ford Ave., Ste. 1300
Arlington, VA 22302-1432
703/600-7600
Fax: 703/379-2200
naccas@naccas.org
www.naccas.org
Christopher Walck, Exec.Dir.
Members: 1,048
Purpose: To accredit post-secondary cosmetology schools and programs. Provides a list of accredited schools available on its website that is free of charge to prospective students.
Publication: The NAACS Now semimonthly newsletter

National Beauty Culturists’ League (NBCL)
25 Logan Circle N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
202/332-2695
Fax: 202/332-0940
www.nbcl.org
Dr. Katie B. Catalon, Pres.
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 U.S. state chapters, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, England, France, Germany and India.

National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312/527-6765
Fax: 312/464-6118
nca1@ncacares.org
www.ncacares.org
Gordon Miller, Exec. Dir.
Members: 30,000
Membership: Comprised of cosmetology professionals including salon owners, school owners, licensed cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, nail technicians, distributors and manufacturers.
Dues: $115 annually (avg.), varies by state, $85 national membership
Publications: American Salon, American Looks

Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
15825 N. 71st St., Ste. 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
800/468-2274, 480/281-0424
Fax: 480/905-0708
info@probeautyassociation.org
www.probeautyassociation.org
Steve Sleeper, Exec. Dir.
Members: 3,000
Membership: The PBA is a nonprofit, volunteer-led trade association representing interests of the professional beauty industry, offering education, government advocacy, commerce opportunities, research/statistics and public relations.
Dues: Sliding scale based on sales

Professional Beauty Federation (PBF)
4401 Ford Ave., Ste. 1300
Alexandria, VA 22302
703/600-7600, ext. 134
Fax: 703/379-2200
www.probeautyfederation.org
Eric Schwartz, Pres.
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.