Oh! My nappy hair, the salon became the brainchild of founder Rosario Schuler after she discovered a niche in providing natural (non-chemical) hair care services. "This is the hair that God gave us", she said.

 

"A qualified beautician should know how to deal with all textures of black hair." Rosario explained that black hair varies from extremely curly to straight textures, but she discovered there was no one accommodating these circumstances under the same roof. Thus, Oh! my nappy hair salon was born!

 
Company Milestones

 
1987 - A seed is planted to create the ultimate salon experience for all people with Nappy hair, be it natural or chemically straightened

1988 - OMNH is the first salon to use the word “Nappy” as a commercial name
1989 - OMNH opens its doors to Oakland, CA
1993 - OMNH goes Hollywood! Opening its second location in Los Angeles, CA
1994 - Partners with daughter, Erica Blevins
1995 - Listed in Essence Magazine as one of the Nations "Top 100 Salons".
1999 - Celebrates its 10th year anniversary!
2000 - Launches OMNH certification program and day spa. 
2003 - OMNH crosses state lines and opens shop in downtown Atlanta, Georgia

 
Owners' Bios

 
Rosario Schuler, a  wife and mother of 3, has paid many dues. Before founding OMNH, Rosario studied stage directing at UC Berkeley and received a BA degree in TV broadcasting from Cal State Long Beach. After working in her field of degree with notable stations, she "flipped the script." Entrepreneurship is the song of her soul, one may conclude, after hearing the list of business ventures Rosario attempts.       
Rosario's list of business' include a T-shirt Co., employment agency, two balloon companies and her most grandiose endeavor yet, Oh! my nappy hair salon Inc. Some of her other credentials include being an actress, stand-up comedian, chairperson of the National Association of Balloon Artists and chairperson of the Laney College Cosmetologist Dept. Advisory Board.  

 

Erica Blevins is on the road of high achievement as well. She graduates from Clark Atlanta University in 1995 with a B.S. degree in Biology and a certification in secondary education. This is just an interim for the daughter of the OMNH founder,  Rosario Schuler, who is all too familiar with being an entrepreneur. Before the pursuit of her college degree, Erica is involved with much of the success of the family's businesses. 
In 1986, Erica receives award and grant from Oakland Youth Entrepreneur Program (OYEP) after the successful completion of an extensive business plan for the balloon co. She works side by side with mother Rosario, while involved in other programs, such as Junior Achievement (JA) and the Math, Engineer and Science Achievement Program (MESA).  The interest in broadening her horizons leads her to Atlanta, GA but eventually she returns to join forces with her mother in her latest endeavor. She proudly proceeds forward, with the bright future of OMNH Inc. sparkling in her eyes.