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Program Overview
What You Will Learn
• Gain further understanding and experience of working and succeeding in a barbershop setting
• Perfect your craft of barbering through hands-on practice with real clients
• Learn to work with a diverse range of clients on a daily basis
• Build confidence and ability to pass the State Barber Operator exam
Skills You Will Gain
• Barbering Skills and Craft
• Customer Service Skills
• Expertise with Barbering Tools
• Infection Control Protection
• Expanding Client Portfolio
• Operating a Business
Professional Certificate
Earn a Barber Certificate upon completion
Hands-on Training
All practical classes are held on real clients
Flexible Schedule
Morning, Afternoon and Weekend groups available
Fundamental Knowledge
No degree or prior experience required
3 Months to Complete
360-hour course completed in 12 to 18 weeks
Multilingual
Our teachers speak English, Spanish and Russian languages
Projected Employment Growth
Annual Job Openings
NYC Average Barber Income
Barber Career Facts
Career Paths & Specializations
Barber education opens doors to many rewarding pathways. You will be able to choose one of the widely sought-after professions, including:
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Barber
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Hair Stylist
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Men's Grooming Specialist
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Hair Color Specialist
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Barber Educator
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Hair Salon Manager
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Barbershop Owner
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Hair Product Representative
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Barbering Blogger/Influencer
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Barber Supply Store Manager
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Beauty Content Creator
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Wedding & Event Stylist
These and many other professions will be available to you. You can learn more about all available professions in our Student Сareer Сenter.
Barber Career Key Benefits
There are many benefits to pursuing a career in barbering and hair styling. Here are just a few:
Training Time
Express Barber Program takes only 3 months—allowing you to earn your license, start working, and avoid the two-year timeline of a traditional degree.
Creative Work
Barbering is a dynamic, art-driven profession—every client is a canvas, and every day brings new creative opportunities.
Flexible Lifestyle
Choose between salon-based work, freelance gigs, opening your own barbershop, or even traveling for events and shoots.
Strong Earnings
Barber income grows via tips, product sales commissions, freelance work, or salon ownership, reflecting your creativity and client relationships.
Social Impact
You’ll play a vital role in boosting clients’ confidence, joy, and self-esteem—often in deeply meaningful ways, creating not only a hairstyle, but an experience.
Tech-Resistant Job
Barbering is rooted in personal touch—an in-person craft unlikely to be replaced by AI and automation any time soon.
Available Schedules
Morning Classes
FULL-TIME 12 weeks / 360 hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Afternoon Classes
FULL-TIME 12 weeks / 360 hours Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm Saturday, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Weekend Classes
PART-TIME 18 weeks / 360 hours Saturday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 6:00 pm Any 1 Weekday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Class Schedule
Express Barber Program classes are held for 360 hours and start on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, and last for 3 months (12 weeks) for Morning and Afternoon classes and 6 months (18 weeks) for Weekend Classes.
Until Next Course
Upcoming Classes:
Start Date: 28th of April - End Date: 31st of July
Start Date: 12th of May - End Date: 14th of August
Start Date: 26th of May - End Date: 28th of August
Start Date: 9th of June - End Date: 11th of September
All students must comply with
Program Requirements
Admission Age
All students applying for the express barber course must be at least 17 years of age.
Address
Proof of your residential address in the United States
Photo ID
A valid photo identification document or a valid Driver's License
High School Diploma
High School Diploma (HSD) or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Social Security Card
A valid Social Security Number or a Tax Identification Number
Experience
Verifiable proof of 400 Hours of apprenticeship experience or 200 Hours of Classroom in Cosmetology or Esthetics.
Down Payment
Upon registration, all students must make an initial payment in the amount of $1,000
Foreign documents must be translated and notarized before being submitted.
If you don’t have either one you can take Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) prior to registration.
Express Barber Program Cost
Tribeca Barber & Beauty School of New York offers all students a comprehensive tuition payment plan that allows students to pay the whole tuition by installment payments throughout the course of education.
Morning Program
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm-
$1,000 Down Payment
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Full Tuition Cost: $4,500
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Length: 12 Weeks
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360 Hours of Training
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Hands-on Training on Real Clients
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$650 Recommended Barber Tool Kit Available *sold separately
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Receive a Professional Certificate
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May Apply for Master Barber License
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Job Placement Available
Afternoon Program
Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm Saturday, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm-
$1,000 Down Payment
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Full Tuition Cost: $4,500
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Length: 12 Weeks
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360 Hours of Training
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Hands-on Training on Real Clients
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$650 Recommended Barber Tool Kit Available *sold separately
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Receive a Professional Certificate
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May Apply for Master Barber License
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Job Placement Available
Weekend Program
Saturday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 6:00 pm Any 1 Weekday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm-
$1,000 Down Payment
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Full Tuition Cost: $4,500
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Length: 18 Weeks
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360 Hours of Training
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Hands-on Training on Real Clients
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$650 Recommended Barber Tool Kit Available *sold separately
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Receive a Professional Certificate
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May Apply for Master Barber License
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Job Placement Available
Barber Student Tool Kit
During the course of the Express Barber Program, all of our students use the recommended professional Barber Tool Kit. The set contains a variety of tools, carefully selected by our teachers, and used by experienced hairdressers in the process of creating world-class haircuts and styles. Using the recommended barber toolset allows our students to be taught all the intricacies of hairdressing, and the use of unique and versatile interchangeable hairdressing tools.
Packed with Essentials
At Tribeca Barber & Beauty School, we want you to be prepared. This is why our professional barber tool kit is filled with all the essentials. Find out more using the link below.
Classic Haircuts
Classic Tapers
Undercuts
Pompadours
Buzz Cuts
Caesars
Scissor Cuts
High Fades
Mid Fades
Low Fades
High-Top Fades
Flat Tops
Fohawks
Mohawks
Afros
Long Layered Cuts
Blowouts
Shape Ups
Razor Lineups
Beard Trims
and more
Hairstyles You Will Learn
Our Express Barber Students and Alumni Reviews
Find out what our Express Barber Program students and graduates who completed their training and obtained their barber licenses have to say in their testimonials and reviews.
Get In Touch
Reach Us Through
95-16 63rd Road, Rego Park, NY 11374
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday to Sunday: 10:30 am to 6pm