PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Everyday, across America, barbers and barbershops are making a positive impact in communities.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The American Barber Association makes a difference in communities all across America by supporting the efforts of local barbers, barbershops, haircare professionals, industry partners and others to make a difference.
professional certification
ABAProfessionals are members of the American Barber Association, the largest network of barbering professionals and elite barbershops in the world.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
ABAProfessionals carry a set of credentials that sets them apart from other barbers and haircare professionals, including; a certificate recognizing the status of the professional, a membership card, listings in professional barber directories and use of the ABA logo (within the guidelines established by the ABA).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ABAProfessionals have an advantage for employment opportunities in the barbering industry. Barbershops welcome ABAProfessionals for their professionalism and commitment to consistently delivering the high level of service to customers.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
ABAProfessionals gain access to the ABA Business Center, which works to connect ABAProfessionals to business opportunities, including; start-up barbershops, barbershop expansions and relocations.
ABA FORUM
ABAProfessionals have access to the AIPB Forum, an online forum created to giveABAProfessionals a place to learn from and engage other professionals.