Habia join forces with the nic

Habia have joined forces with their United States equivalent, the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), to create the International Cosmetology Licensing Organisation (ICLO). Based in the UK, the new organisation will lead to an increase in reciprocity and mutual recognition of hair and beauty qualifications around the world. The aim is to agree an equivalency of qualifications between the UK and the US in order to help hair and beauty professionals move between the two countries for work. The ICLO will now seek approval from national governments worldwide for the recognition of and reciprocity between hair and beauty standards and qualifications. Representatives from other countries will be invited to become members and participate in the strategic direction of the company. Kirby Morris, President of the ICLO and International Director of NIC, said, "On behalf of ICLO, we think this is a great idea and will improve mobility from state to state, making it easier to take up employment around the US. This also keeps the US up to date with what's happening in the rest of the world." Executive Director of ICLO and Chief Executive Officer of Habia Alan Goldsbro added: "The new company will encourage and promote the concept of international mobility in hair and beauty training, as well as seeking to set, raise and maintain standards for the practice of hair and beauty." "It is also a step forward to creating a genuine worldwide system of mobility, based on the level of professionalism we have in the UK and the USA."