AMERICAN BARBER ASSOCIATION
The leading resource of information, education, recognition, support, connection and advocacy for America’s barber industry.
ABA MEMBERS ARE A “CUT ABOVE THE REST!”
WE ARE AMERICA’S BARBER INDUSTRY!
The American Barber Association is the voice and the leading resource for America’s $30 billion barber industry.  We serve barbers and barbershops located in communities across America, and connect industry suppliers barbering professionals. Become a member, gain a partner and join our movement.
WHAT WE DO
The American Barber Association is the leading source of information, education, support, recognition, connection and advocacy for barbers and barbershop in America.
ABA CREDENTIALING CENTER
The ABA provides licensed and unlicensed barbers, at various stages of experience, industry recognized certifications.  ABA Certifications are great for showing customers and colleagues that you are “a cut above the rest!”
STUDENT CENTER
The American Barber Association supports students and barber apprentices.  In addition to providing students with industry certification, the ABA helps connect student members to apprenticeship opportunities. Â
BARBERSAFE CERTIFICATIONS
The American Barber Association believes strongly that safety comes first, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Become BarberSAFE Certified, build customer confidence and grow your business.
AMERICAN BARBER ENTERPRISE CENTER
The American Barber Association is a leading resource of information and support for barbershops and barbers across America.  Whether working to secure capital or relocating to a new location, we can help!
BARBERS UNITED
The American barber industry is the largest and most dynamic in the world.  The ABA is the hub of the industry; connecting professionals, suppliers, barber schools and state regulators in a common platform to ensure that the industry continues to grow and expand. Â
AMERICAN BARBER FOUNDATION
The American Barber Association works with barbers, barbershops and other partners to make an impact in the community.  Whether via Chapters or the Barbers Without Borders program, we work to make a difference!
 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
BARBERS PURSUING OPPORTUNITIES EVERYWHERE
We believe that every barber is an entrepreneur, working to identify and capture opportunities to earn income and build wealth.  If you are looking to start or expand a barbershop or salon and need assistance, please contact us at: info@americanbarber.org.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: BARBERS
American barbers are constantly working to improve their skills, knowledge and ability to deliver quality services to every customer.  Our professional recognition certificates not only recognizes the efforts of barbers to be the best they can be but also gives barbers additional tools to expand their customer base and earn more money.
MASTER BARBER RECOGNITION
The Master Barber Certificate recognizes barbers with at least 7 years of experience in barbering.  Only the most experienced and professional barbers are awarded the Master Barber award.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: BARBERSHOPS
America has some of the best barbershops in the world! We recognize excellence in our barbershops and the people who manage them.  Become a member and get the recognition that you deserve!
FIVE-STAR BARBERSHOP
The Five-Star Barbershop Certification is the widely recognized industry standard for excellence in barbershop management and service delivery. Show your customers, staff and the community that your shop is “a cut above the rest!”
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE
The American barber industry is a $30 billion industry and one of the oldest in America.  Our standards are the envy of the world, and our professionals, barbershops, barber schools and suppliers reflect those standards.  ABA professional certificates for excellence recognizes the efforts of industry professionals, barbershops, schools and suppliers to meet the industry’s standards and be the best in the business.
PROFESSIONAL BARBER RECOGNITION
The Master Barber Certificate recognizes barbers with at least 7 years of experience in barbering.  Only the most experienced and professional barbers are awarded the Master Barber award.
AMERICA'S BEST BARBERSHOP RECOGNITION
The American Barber Association recognizes barbershops that exemplify the widely recognized industry standards for excellence in barbershop management and service delivery. Show your customers, staff and the community that your shop is “a cut above the rest!”
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE A BARBER!
America’s barber industry is highly resilient, robust and resourceful.  The COVID-19 outbreak tested us but we endured and, now, we are an even better place to grow into the future.  The American Barber Association is here to assist you during these challenging times.  If you need assistance, just contact us at: info@americanbarber.org.
PUTTING SAFETY FIRST!
BARBERSAFE for BARBERS: PUTTING SAFETY FIRST!
The American Barber Association strives to ensure that barber have the tools they need to provide safe and sanitary services to every customer.  Our BarberSAFE certificates are a took for barbers to show their commitment to safety and to build customer confidence.
COVID-19 COMPLIANT CERTIFICATION
Being prepared for COVID-19 requires comprehensive set of safety procedures aimed at building customer confidence at ensuring that the barber and the customer are safe.
PUTTING SAFETY FIRST!
BARBERSAFE for BARBERS: PUTTING SAFETY FIRST!
The American Barber Association strives to ensure that barber have the tools they need to provide safe and sanitary services to every customer.  Our BarberSAFE certificates are a took for barbers to show their commitment to safety and to build customer confidence.
COVID-19 COMPLIANT CERTIFICATION
Being prepared for COVID-19 requires comprehensive set of safety procedures aimed at building customer confidence at ensuring that the barber and the customer are safe.
BARBERSAFE for BARBERSHOPS: PUTTING SAFETY FIRST!
Barbershops in the United States are resilient, resource and responsible.  In the age of COVID-19, barbershops are doing all they can to build customer confidence and to re-establish their business.  Our BarberSAFE Certificates aims to help barbershops bounce back. Â
BARBERSHOP COVID-19 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
An industry recognized certificate for barbershops that have implemented the workplace guidelines of the Center for Disease Control.
BARBERSAFE for BARBERSHOPS: PUTTING SAFETY FIRST!
Barbershops in the United States are resilient, resource and responsible.  In the age of COVID-19, barbershops are doing all they can to build customer confidence and to re-establish their business.  Our BarberSAFE Certificates aims to help barbershops bounce back. Â
BARBERSHOP COVID-19 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
An industry recognized certificate for barbershops that have implemented the workplace guidelines of the Center for Disease Control.