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Serving Westchester StudentsStudents travel to American Barber Institute from all over Westchester County — and with our Bronx campus at 121 Westchester Square, becoming a Master Barber in under four months is closer than you think.
During four months of barber training, students learn sanitation and sterilization, barber history and NY State board exam prep — plus hands-on techniques including facial massage, hot towel shaves, styling, haircuts and shaving.
Our Bronx campus at 121 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461 is the realistic commute for most of Westchester County. Prefer Midtown? Our Manhattan campus is at 48 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018.
Coursework covers everything the State of New York expects of a Master Barber — from sterilization standards to exam preparation — then puts clippers in your hands for the techniques shops actually hire for.
Upon completing our Master Barber classes, graduates are offered the opportunity to meet with potential employers. Our job placement office connects fresh talent with local businesses that need it.
Our Manhattan campus is easily accessible and designed to fit your commute.
Take the Hudson, Harlem, or New Haven Line directly to Grand Central Terminal. Our campus is a quick walk from there.
Westchester Bee-Line buses connect to Bronx subway stations, providing an easy route into Midtown.
Take the Bronx River Parkway or I-87 South into Manhattan for a straightforward commute.
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.
From first clipper to full license — or a tune-up if you're already licensed.
Complete the full program in about 4 months with payment plans from $150/week, then sit for the NYS board exam.
View program Licensed BarbersEnhance your existing skills — offered at our Manhattan campus only.
View program Home StudyHome-study sanitation course for new applicants and license renewals.
View programYes — students have traveled to ABI from across Westchester County for years, and our Bronx campus at Westchester Square makes the trip shorter than ever.
Sanitation and sterilization, barber history, NY State board exam prep, plus hands-on facial massage, hot towel shaves, styling, haircuts and shaving.
Graduates are offered the opportunity to meet with potential employers, and our job placement office keeps working with you until you land a chair.
Tour the campus, meet the instructors and see the training floor. Call Bronx admissions at (718) 676-0640, or Manhattan at (212) 290-2289 (English) / (212) 290-0278 (Español).
Nearby areas we serve: we also welcome students from Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Port Chester 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.
