Plan A
Morning
Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
~17 weeks (~4 months)
$500down payment
Weekly payments17 × $300
Total cost$5,600
Professional tool kit included
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Become a Licensed Master Barber at Our Bronx Campus
New York requires 500 hours of state-approved training before you can sit for the barber licensing exam — and you can complete every one of them in the Bronx. At 121 Westchester Square, our bilingual instructors take career-changers from a first fade to a State Board–ready barber in about four months, with flexible schedules and weekly payment plans built for real life.
NYS-Licensed 500 Hours Bronx Campus Bilingual Instruction Se Habla Español
Schedules & Payment Plans
Three Plans, One Curriculum — Train Around Your Life
The 500 hours are identical on every plan; you're choosing pace, not content. Each plan starts with a $200–$500 down payment, then continues on weekly payments while you train.
Plan B
Afternoon
Mon–Fri · 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
~17 weeks (~4 months)
$200down payment
Weekly payments17 × $200
Total cost$3,600
Plan C
Weekend
Sat & Sun · Flexible hours
~27 weeks (~6–7 months)
$200down payment
Weekly payments27 × $160
Total cost$4,600
A $100 non-refundable registration fee is included in the down payment on every plan.
New cohorts begin the first Monday of every month — next start soon. Compare pace on the schedules page.
The Program at a Glance
Your Bronx Transformation in Four Numbers
The same 500-hour Master Barber program New York requires, delivered close to home in the Bronx — hours, timeline, monthly starts and starting tuition.
500
Training hours required by New York State
4
Months to finish on a full-time schedule
1
New cohort starts the first Monday of every month
$3,600
Tuition starting price (Plan B)
What You'll Learn
Skills the Bronx Actually Pays For
You train hands-on with real clients on the clinic floor, not on mannequins — so by graduation a fade, a lineup or a shave is second nature. This is the same curriculum that prepares beginners for the New York State Board exam and a working chair.
Fades, Tapers & Blends
Low, mid and high fades, classic tapers, bald fades and seamless blending — the backbone of nearly every haircut clients ask for by name.
Razor Work & Lineups
Straight-razor lineups, edge-ups and crisp detailing — the precision that gives a cut its finished shape and marks a trained barber.
Beard Design & Shape-Ups
Beard trims, sculpting and grooming — a high-margin service that turns a single-chair barber into a full-service one.
Hot-Towel Shaves & Facial Massage
Traditional wet shaves, hot-towel prep and facial massage — premium services that raise your ticket and set a shop apart.
Classic & Modern Cuts
Pompadours, Caesars, afros, flat tops, scissor-over-comb and blowouts across every hair type you'll meet on a Bronx clinic floor.
Sanitation, Law & Board Prep
Sterilization, barber law and shop management — the theory New York tests — plus dedicated State Board exam prep, written and practical.
Explore where these skills can take your career or read how long barber school really takes.
The Timeline
From Your First Day to a Licensed Barber
Four phases carry you from the classroom to the chair — theory first, then the floor, then the exam — all at the Bronx campus at 121 Westchester Square.
1 · Theory First
Your opening weeks cover sanitation, sterilization, barber law, shop management and history — the written half of the State Board exam.
2 · On the Floor
The bulk of your hours are hands-on with real clients — fades, razor work, beard trims and shaves under bilingual instructor supervision.
3 · Exam Prep
The final stretch is dedicated New York State Board exam preparation, practical and written, so you're ready on test day.
4 · Get Licensed
You pass the State Board exam, receive your Master Barber license, and step into a shop as a working professional.
Bronx campus: 121 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461 · (718) 676-0640. Prefer Manhattan? See the Manhattan 500-hour program.
Why Train in the Bronx
“You shouldn't have to leave your neighborhood to change your life. The Bronx campus brings the same license, the same exam prep and bilingual instructors right to Westchester Square.”
Barbering is one of the most accessible skilled trades in New York — low entry requirements, fast licensing and income that grows with your skill and your book of clients. Training close to home means less commute, more chair time, and instructors who speak your language. See the career paths a license opens.
Paying for It
You Have More Funding Options Than You Think
Between weekly payment plans and vocational-rehabilitation funding, most Bronx students find a way to make the 500-hour program work. VA benefits and the Post-9/11 GI Bill® are not accepted at the Bronx campus — they are accepted at our Manhattan campus.
Weekly Payment Plans
$200–$500 down, then weekly payments as you train — never one lump sum. See the tuition & funding page.
ACCES-VR
New Yorkers with a documented disability may qualify for tuition, tools and books. See the ACCES-VR page.
Common Questions
The Bronx 500-Hour Route, Answered
Where is the Bronx campus located?
At 121 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461. You can reach the Bronx campus at (718) 676-0640. It offers the full 500-hour Master Barber program.
Is the Bronx program the same as the Manhattan one?
Yes — it's the same 500-hour, NYS-licensed Master Barber curriculum and the same State Board exam prep. Prefer Midtown? See the Manhattan 500-hour program.
Is instruction available in Spanish?
Yes. The Bronx campus has bilingual instructors, and admissions can help you in English or Spanish. Se habla español.
How long does the Bronx 500-hour program take?
About 4 months full-time, or roughly 6–7 months on the weekend track while you keep a weekday job. See how long barber school takes.
What does it cost?
Tuition runs $3,600–$5,600 depending on schedule, with $200–$500 down and weekly payments. Plan B (afternoon) is $3,600; Plan C (weekend) is $4,600; Plan A (morning) is $5,600 with a professional tool kit included.
What happens after I finish the hours?
You sit for the New York State Board barber exam. Once you pass, you earn your Master Barber license. Our exam guide covers what to expect.
About the Program
About Four Months. Every Skill You Need Behind a Chair.
Across about four months of full-time instruction — or roughly 6–7 months on the weekend track — Bronx students spend two weeks in barber theory: sanitation, sterilization, the history of the trade, New York barber laws and the fundamentals of shop management. From there the work moves onto the clinic floor at 121 Westchester Square.
ABI's Bronx campus puts a steady flow of real clients in front of every student and teaches the craft of shaving, facial massage and hair styling — classic tapers, fohawks, pompadours, baldies, caesars, low fades, mid fades, high fades, high-top fades, afros, flat tops, razor lineups, shampoos, classical haircuts, beard trims, shape-ups, blowouts, mohawks — alongside dedicated preparation for the New York State Board Exam, taught by bilingual instructors.
Once the program wraps, every Bronx student meets with our job-placement office to walk through open opportunities and start their career on solid footing.
Skills You'll Learn
A Wide Range of Techniques — Real Client Work
Every skill and technique you'll need to stand apart on the floor. Real clients, real practice, from day one.
- Classic Tapers
- Fohawks
- Pompadours
- Bald Heads
- Caesars
- Low Fades
- Mid Fades
- High Fades
- High-Top Fades
- Afro
- Flat Tops
- Razor Lineups
- Shampoos
- Classical Haircuts
- Beard Trims
- Shape Ups
- Blowouts
- Mohawks
- … and more
Plus dedicated preparation for the New York State Board Exam and job-placement support at the end of the program.
Your Next Step
Start Your 500 Hours in the Bronx
Pick a schedule, pick a start date, and train close to home. New cohorts begin the first Monday of every month — next start soon. Call the Bronx campus or talk to admissions in English or Spanish.