Looking for a Great Haircolorist?

Look to the American Board of Certified Haircolorists. They are a dedicated group of professionals who have taken the time to polish their skills and hone their techniques. They have passed a stringent examination given by a committee of their peers. You can feel confident when putting yourself in their hands.

* Mission Statement of The American Board of Certified Haircolorists is:

* Dedicated to the development of standardized criteria in certification, promoting credibility and consistent quality in the professional haircolorist.

* Bringing predictability and ethical professional behavior for the well being of the consumer and enhancing excellence in customer service.

* Encouraging mentors to share their knowledge with aspiring professional haircolorists.

* Making available to them the confidence needed to excel in their chosen profession by creating opportunity for success and a prosperous future.

* Totally devoted to to supporting and endorsing the status of the Board Certified Haircolorist with a goal to overcome the inadequacies of the past and become an integral part of the future evolving professional haircolor.

Introduction:

The certification of haircolorists has long been a vision of many professionals in our industry. Our goal is to establish a standard by which to judge competence and to acknowledge the level of excellence achieved in haircolor, thus creating creditability in the eyes of the consumer.

Developing a protocol to determine the level of excellence has been a sensitive and difficult task due to the need for a common language among haircolorists. Manufacturers, haircolorists and organizations dedicated to the art of haircoloring were consulted to develop a consensus of terms pertaining to proper language, techniques and test procedures needed to accomplish our vision. After all background research was completed, the committee set forth to create the examination.

Dr. Richard Resurreccion, a professor of vocational education, acted as an advisor to our committee. He was instrumental in establishing the examination to certify paramedics for the Los Angeles Fire Service. These qualifications have made him uniquely qualified to advise our Board on the preparation of the testing procedure.

Candidates who are Board Certified must rise to the same standard of excellence and feel the examination has been a valuable educational experience. A method of feedback has been established to show the candidates their areas of weakness or difficulty.

The title Board Certified Haircolorist will set qualified individuals apart from the masses and establish a higher level of professionalism and credibility for the consumer. As in all professions, the consumer will seek out those certified for their expert knowledge and service excellence.