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Serving Queens StudentsThinking about becoming a barber? American Barber Institute is just 30 minutes from Queens — a NYS-licensed barber school in the heart of Midtown Manhattan that has been training professional barbers since 1996.
ABI has been featured in magazines, online publications, the NY Post and on TV networks for excellence in barber education. We've built our reputation on quality training since 1996.
Our Manhattan campus at 48 West 39th Street sits minutes from Penn Station, Grand Central and Times Square — roughly a 30-minute trip from Queens on most subway lines into Midtown.
Our instructors are experienced professionals with a real passion for teaching. They'll show you everything — razor shaves, tapers, flat tops, Ivy League cuts, Mohawks, buzz cuts and hot towel shaves with beard trims.
ABI runs a dedicated job placement office. When you finish your training, we help connect you with barbershops and salons that are hiring — so your license turns into a paycheck faster.
Our Manhattan campus is easily accessible and designed to fit your commute.
Take the 7, E, F, M, or R trains to Midtown Manhattan. We are located near major transit hubs like Times Square and Bryant Park.
Take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Jamaica, Flushing, or Woodside directly to Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, both just a short walk to our campus.
Express buses run from Queens to Midtown. If driving, take the Queensboro Bridge or Queens-Midtown Tunnel (approx. 30 minutes).
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.
Every program is professionally evaluated and approved — ABI is licensed by the New York State Education Department.
Finish in about 4 months and graduate ready for the New York State board exam. Payment plans from $150/week make it affordable.
View program Licensed BarbersSharpen your skills and update your technique. Offered at our Manhattan campus only — ideal for licensed barbers returning to the chair.
View program Home StudyA short home-study course covering sanitation and contagious diseases — required knowledge for new and renewing license applicants.
View programCome meet the staff, see the classrooms and get answers about tuition, schedules and licensing. Call (212) 290-2289 (English) or (212) 290-0278 (Español), or send us a message today.
Nearby areas we serve: students also commute to ABI from Brooklyn, Long Island, 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.
