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Supporting America’s barber industry through leadership, advocacy, education, innovation, partnerships, and opportunities that strengthen businesses, professionals, and communities.

The National Hub of America’s $45 Billion Barber Industry

Connecting America’s barbers, barbershops, schools, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders through advocacy, standards, education, business growth, and opportunity.

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S BARBERS

The American Barber Association celebrates, connects, and champions the professionals who keep America looking its best. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, shop owner, educator, or master barber, ABA provides the recognition, resources, opportunities, and national network to help you build a successful career and lasting legacy.

300,000+ Professional Barbers

Connecting more than 300,000 professional barbers through education, leadership, recognition, advocacy, networking, and career development that strengthen the profession nationwide.

130,000+ Barbershops

Supporting barbershops with business resources, workforce solutions, professional development, marketing, technology, and growth opportunities that help local businesses succeed.

150 years of barber heritage

Celebrating the rich history, traditions, craftsmanship, and cultural impact of American barbers while inspiring the next generation of professionals and practitioners.

one AmeriCan barber community

Helping industry professionals and businesses strengthen the enduring and trusted relationships that serve millions of customers and every community across America.

300,000+ Professional Barbers

Connecting more than 300,000 professional barbers through education, leadership, recognition, advocacy, networking, and career development that strengthen the profession nationwide.

130,000+ Barbershops

Supporting barbershops with business resources, workforce solutions, professional development, marketing, technology, and growth opportunities that help local businesses succeed.

150 years of barber heritage

Celebrating the rich history, traditions, craftsmanship, and cultural impact of American barbers while inspiring the next generation of professionals and practitioners.

one AmeriCan barber community

Helping industry professionals and businesses strengthen the enduring and trusted relationships that serve millions of customers and every community across America.

ABA Recognition
The National Standard of Excellence for America’s Barber Industry.

Recognizing outstanding barbers, barbershops, schools, educators, suppliers, products, and industry leaders whose commitment to excellence advances the barber profession nationwide.

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S BARBERS