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Serving Long Island StudentsAmerican Barber Institute is not far from Long Island — our Manhattan campus sits minutes from Penn Station, making the LIRR ride into class a straight shot for students from Nassau and Suffolk.
We care deeply about barber education — and we've been featured in magazines, online publications, the New York Post and on TV networks for it. ABI takes pride in providing quality training to everyone who wants to take barber classes.
Take the LIRR in and walk to class: our Manhattan campus at 48 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018 is minutes from Penn Station, Grand Central and Times Square.
Our instructors are experienced professionals who teach people like you to become qualified professional barbers — just like them. Haircuts, shaves, beard trims: they'll show you everything there is to know.
When you graduate from ABI, we help you become gainfully employed anywhere in New York — including Long Island. Our job placement office puts our reputation to work for you.
Our Manhattan campus is easily accessible and designed to fit your commute.
Take the Long Island Rail Road directly to Penn Station or Grand Central Madison. We are located right between both hubs.
Drive into Manhattan via the Long Island Expressway (LIE) and Queens-Midtown Tunnel.
Our Midtown Manhattan location is highly convenient for students commuting from Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Learn the exact skills you need to pass the NY State Board exam and succeed in a professional barbershop.
Master skin fades, tapers, flat tops, Ivy Leagues, and classic shear work on all hair textures.
Perfect the traditional straight razor shave, facial massage, and skin preparation techniques.
Learn detailed razor lineups, beard shaping, and proper tool handling for all styles of facial hair.
Whether you're starting fresh or renewing a license, there's a program that fits.
Roughly 4 months to complete, with payment plans from $150/week — graduate prepared for the New York State board exam.
View program Licensed BarbersA skills tune-up for licensed barbers, offered at our Manhattan campus only.
View program Home StudyHome-study sanitation course — required knowledge for new and renewal license applications.
View programMany of our students do it every day — the LIRR drops you at Penn Station, and our Manhattan campus at 48 West 39th Street is just minutes away on foot.
The 500-Hour Master Barber program takes about 4 months, with new classes beginning on the first Monday of each month.
When you graduate, our job placement office helps you become gainfully employed anywhere in the New York area — including Long Island.
Visit the school, meet the instructors and map out your schedule with admissions. Call (212) 290-2289 (English) or (212) 290-0278 (Español) today.
Nearby areas we serve: ABI also trains students from Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx.
Classes begin the first Monday of each month
Next class starts soon. Seats fill fast — start your barber school enrollment, request a call, or speak with admissions in English or Spanish.
