Express Barber Program

Yes, we offer a flexible payment plan to make our Express Barber Program more accessible for potential students. All students pay a $1000 down payment to begin their education, with the remainder due in equal weekly installments of $200.

Yes. To enroll in the Express Barber Program to become a barber in 3 months, students must have verifiable proof of either:

a) 400 hours of barber apprenticeship experience
or
b) 200 hours of classroom instruction in cosmetology or esthetics

This essential foundational experience, combined with the Express Barber Program curriculum, will ensure you are fully eligible for the New York State barber exam and ultimately for obtaining a barber license.

The Express Barber Program’s prior basic experience requirement is what sets it apart from our other educational programs. If you don’t have any experience, that’s not an issue! You can enroll in the Master Barber Program, where we will teach you everything from the ground up.

Our Express Barber Program consists of 360 hours of training as required by the New York State Department of Education. You can expect that 85-90% of this time will be dedicated to actual, practical hands-on classes.

Our Express Barber Program provides flexible class schedules that are popular among our students. We offer full-time weekday morning classes, full-time weekday afternoon classes, and part-time weekend classes to accommodate the needs of most students.

Currently, we do not offer an evening barbering program. If you’re interested in evening classes, our full-time weekday afternoon classes might be the best option for you, as they are held from Monday to Friday, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Yes. Our Express Barber Program curriculum is specifically designed to fully prepare students for the written and practical portions of the New York State Barber Operator exam and to receive the Master Barber License.

Our Express Barber Program graduates can become licensed barbers, hairdressers, hair stylists, men’s grooming specialists, colorists, barber shop or salon managers, and even hair salon owners. More information about job opportunities and career development can be found on our Career Center page.

The main difference between the Express Barber Program and the Master Barber Program is the duration of training and the admission requirements.

The Express Barber Program lasts 3 months, ranging from 12 to 18 weeks based on the selected class schedule. To qualify for the Express Barber Program, applicants must provide verifiable proof of either 400 hours of barbering apprenticeship experience or 200 hours of classroom experience in cosmetology or esthetics.

In contrast, the Master Barber Program lasts 4 months, with a range of 17 to 26 weeks, depending on the chosen class schedule. No prior experience is required to enroll in the Master Barber Program.

You can find all the necessary information about the Express Barber Program on this page. For more detailed information about the Master Barber Program, please visit that program’s page.

Yes, we provide career services including resume help, interview prep, and job placement assistance.

Our barbering campus is located in Rego Park, New York City, at 95-16 63rd Road, Rego Park, NY 11374. Free parking and convenient public transportation access are available.

Absolutely! We encourage all potential students looking to enroll in one of our barbering or cosmetology programs to contact us to schedule a free campus tour and meet our instructors.

We evaluate transfer hours based on New York State Department of Education guidelines and your previous school’s records. Due to certain legal requirements, our students may transfer their barbering hours only from schools within New York State.