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Serving Staten Island StudentsAmerican Barber Institute offers Master Barber classes to Staten Island students who want a career behind the chair — or a barbershop of their own. Learn from instructors who are leaders in their field.
It matters to us that every student learns from instructors who are leaders in their field. ABI provides some of the best training around, and we make sure every student gets individualized attention.
Our Manhattan campus at 48 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018 is minutes from Penn Station, Grand Central and Times Square — a manageable commute from Staten Island via ferry or express bus.
In four months of training you'll become competent in regular haircuts, cutting and styling hair, close shaves and beard trims — the core services every busy shop depends on.
Whether your goal is a chair in a great shop or a barbershop of your own, ABI's training, NYS license prep and job placement office are built to get you there.
Our Manhattan campus is easily accessible and designed to fit your commute.
Take the Staten Island Ferry to Lower Manhattan, then hop on the 1, R, or W train to Midtown.
SIM express buses run directly from Staten Island to Midtown Manhattan, dropping you close to our campus.
Drive via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and through Brooklyn or Manhattan to reach Midtown.
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 approved by New York State — ABI has been a licensed school since 1996.
Finish in about 4 months with payment plans starting at $150/week, fully prepared for the NYS board exam.
View program Licensed BarbersUpdate and enhance your skills — offered exclusively at the Manhattan campus.
View program Home StudyA short home-study course covering sanitation and contagious diseases for license applications and renewals.
View programThe 500-Hour Master Barber program runs about 4 months, and new classes begin on the first Monday of each month.
Payment plans start from $150 per week — and admissions can walk you through ACCES-VR financial assistance and VA education benefits if you qualify.
That's the goal for many of our students. ABI's training and NYS Master Barber license prep are designed so graduates can work anywhere — or open a barbershop of their own.
Book a tour, sit in on a class and see how our students train. Call (212) 290-2289 (English) or (212) 290-0278 (Español) to schedule.
Nearby areas we serve: we also train students from Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.
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.
