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.
ADVOCACY
The National Home of America’s Barber Profession
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.
CONNECTING AMERICA’S $45 BILLION BARBER INDUSTRY TO OPPORTUNITY
The American Barber Association is the national connection hub for America’s barber industry. We unite barbershops, manufacturers, distributors, barber schools, educators, suppliers, technology providers, and service organizations to strengthen the industry’s growth, competitiveness, and long-term success.
Through business development, workforce initiatives, advocacy, research, professional standards, strategic partnerships, and industry intelligence, the ABA connects every segment of the barber industry to opportunities, resources, capital, innovation, and national networks.
$45 BILLION INDUSTRY
America’s barber industry generates more than $45 billion in annual economic activity, supporting thousands of businesses, manufacturers, educators, suppliers, and service providers nationwide.
130,000+ Barbershops
More than 130,000 barbershops serve as the foundation of America’s barber economy, creating jobs, building communities, and driving demand throughout the industry’s supply chain.
Find ResourcesTHOUSANDS OF INDUSTRY BUSINESSES
Manufacturers, distributors, barber schools, product brands, technology companies, wholesalers, and professional service providers power the growth and innovation of America’s barber industry.
Industry DirectoryNATIONAL INDUSTRY NETWORK
The ABA connects businesses, organizations, educators, manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and strategic partners through one national network designed to strengthen and advance the barber industry.
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We are the national voice and champion for the $45 billion American Barber Industry – advancing the profession, strengthening businesses, and building the best barber industry in the world.
ABA ADVOCACY CENTER
The National Voice for American Barbers
Represent the interests of America’s barber profession by advancing policies, initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen businesses, workforce development, and the barber industry.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CENTER
Connecting the Profession to Government
Build productive relationships with federal, state, and local government leaders while promoting policies that support barber professionals and businesses.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER
Stay Informed. Take Action.
Track legislation, receive policy alerts, contact elected officials, and participate in advocacy campaigns affecting the barber profession and industry.
REGULATORY RESOURCE CENTER
Helping You Navigate Change
Access guidance on licensing, health regulations, labor laws, workplace standards, compliance requirements, and regulatory changes impacting barber businesses.
INDUSTRY POLICY INSTITUTE
Research That Shapes Policy
Conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and publish industry insights that support informed decision-making and strengthen the future of barbering.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK
Building Public Confidence
Promote the value, professionalism, and economic impact of America’s barber industry through public awareness initiatives and strategic communications.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Growing the Barber Economy
Connect barber businesses with economic development programs, incentives, revitalization initiatives, and public investments that strengthen local business communities.
SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY NETWORK
Championing Barber Entrepreneurs
Advocate for policies that expand access to capital, reduce barriers, encourage entrepreneurship, and support the growth of independent barber businesses.
WORKFORCE POLICY CENTER
Strengthening the Barber Workforce
Support workforce development policies, apprenticeship expansion, career pathways, licensing modernization, and education initiatives that grow the profession.
HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVOCACY
Protecting Professionals and Consumers
Promote workplace safety, sanitation, public health, and professional standards that protect barbers, clients, and the integrity of the profession.
ABA PARTNERSHIP NETWORK
Stronger Through Partnership
Collaborate with industry associations, workforce organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and business partners to advance shared priorities.
MEMBER ACTION NETWORK
Every Member Has a Voice
Empower members to participate in surveys, advocacy campaigns, public comment opportunities, leadership initiatives, and grassroots engagement.
MEMBER ACTION NETWORK
Knowledge That Inspires Action
Access policy briefs, legislative summaries, economic reports, advocacy toolkits, regulatory resources, and educational materials supporting informed engagement.
ADVOCACY RESOURCE LIBRARY
Where Industry Leaders Shape the Future
Convene barbers, business leaders, educators, policymakers, and partners to discuss challenges, opportunities, and strategies advancing the profession nationwide.
NATIONAL BARBER SUMMIT
Every Member Has a Voice
Empower members to participate in surveys, advocacy campaigns, public comment opportunities, leadership initiatives, and grassroots engagement.
National Barber License Compact
One Profession. Fifty States. Unlimited Opportunity.
Develop and advance a national interstate barber license compact that promotes professional mobility, workforce development, licensing reciprocity, and greater career opportunities for licensed barbers across America.
ADVOCACY RESOURCE LIBRARY
Where Industry Leaders Shape the Future
Convene barbers, business leaders, educators, policymakers, and partners to discuss challenges, opportunities, and strategies advancing the profession nationwide.
NATIONAL BARBER SUMMIT
Every Member Has a Voice
Empower members to participate in surveys, advocacy campaigns, public comment opportunities, leadership initiatives, and grassroots engagement.
