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.

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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.

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$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.

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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.

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THOUSANDS 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.

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NATIONAL 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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Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Legacy. Inspiring Tomorrow.

Discover the American Barber Association’s flagship programs celebrating excellence, preserving history, developing future leaders, recognizing achievement, and uniting America’s barber profession through opportunity and leadership.