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AZ Barber Academy
Launching Lifelong Careers In Today’s Barbering Industry.
Providing comprehensive, personalized instruction at ABA!
Introduction
Career-Prep Programs For Today's Barbering Industry
Join the exciting world of the Barbering Industry! The AZ Barber Academy offers a high standard of learning to future professionals looking for a well-rounded experience. The Academy offers you a 1,200-hour, full or part-time Barber education program, a 200-hour Cosmetologist to Barber crossover program, a 350-hour Barber Instructor program, continuing educational classes for barbers and cosmetologists and a 250-hour online, hybrid or in-person program for an Apprenticeship with all the support to start and complete your training as well as prepare you for the Arizona state licensing exam. If this is what you’re looking for, make sure to sign up today. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to learn more.
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Call 480-953-3550 or email: info.azbarberacademy@gmail.com
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Current deals
Offering continued afternoon, evening or weekend education classes for established barbers and cosmetologists. Available classes: Texturizing, Fading, Tapering, Shear work, Perming, Coloring and Business. Parties of 5 or more special* discount. Contact us for more information.
Testimonials
"Hillary is a passionate individual who allows those in her presence to flourish in the best way possible. A natural born enthusiastic leader, who takes care of her students and gives them 120% of nothing but the best education she can provide" Elijah Gonzales
Testimonials
"Mrs. Alegre is an incomparable Barber Instructor. She is a very thoughtful Instructor who puts a lot of thought into how she presents the material in barbering. Her lessons are engaging, useful, and she is very patient with everyone in class always encouraging her students to try. She provides both a great mix of listening, speaking and practical learning activities and a very safe, supportive learning environment. As a student, you feel pushed to learn and try out new competencies. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in becoming a well skilled Licensed Barber." Francisco Valencia
Testimonials
"Mrs. Alegre was my first big mentor into the Barber World! You not only learn how to work with short length haircuts but longer lengths! She can teach you anything you’d like and give you some great advice to help you along your journey!!" Armando Garcia
Testimonials
"Hillary is a dedicated individual. She possesses limitless insight and intuition, an excellent sense of business and brings extensive experience to the table. I have known Hillary for many years and I know without reservation, she is of great character." Neil Allen
Testimonials
"Mrs. Alegre does everything in her power to ensure the success of her students.She is willing to go above and beyond to help students that are motivated to learn the material" Aaron Kelly
Take Your Career in the Right Direction.
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Join the ABA team now for your barber training, and enroll under an instructor who has 100% student pass rate to date.
Career-Prep Programs For Today's Barbering Industry
Programs Offered
Barber Training Program: We accept both full-time and part-time students. 1200 hours are required for a barbering license. Full-time students are given 9 months to complete and need to attend 40 hours a week. Day classes run from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Part-time schedules are flexible with 20 hours a week minimum required. Tuition and Cost Breakdown: 1,200 Hours $14,000 + one of the following options:
Tool Kit 1 / Theory Lab seat $922* Basic Package
All Tools required with basic cordless** clippers to pass the State Board Exam.
Tool Kit 2 / Theory Lab seat $1,014* Silver Package. All Tools required with upgraded clippers to pass the State Board Exam.
Tool Kit 3 / Theory Lab seat $1,139* Platinum Package
All Tools required with a choice of clippers to pass the State Board Exam. Deposit of $100 to secure registration (is taken off the total )
Cosmetologist to Barber Crossover: This program is designed for students who currently hold an Arizona Cosmetologist license and wish to add a Barbering license to their credentials. The Crossover Program consists of 200 clocked hours of practical operations and technical instruction that will cover the art and science of Barbering from techniques in hair, skincare, and shaving, to business skills and health and safety practices. This course of study satisfies the requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes 32-325.s. Tuition and Cost Breakdown: 200 Hours $2,400 + one of the following options:
Tool Kit 1 / Theory Lab seat $440* Basic Package. All Tools required to pass the State Board Exam with basic cordless** clippers.
Tool Kit 2 / Theory Lab seat $540* Silver Package. All Tools required with upgraded clippers to pass the State Board Exam.
Tool Kit 3 / Theory Lab seat $640* Platinum Package. All Tools required with a choice of clippers to pass the State Board Exam. Deposit of $100 to secure registration (is taken off the total )
The Apprenticeship Program offers 250 hours of online, hybrid or in-person theory for Barber Journeymen wanting to work in a barbershop to get hands-on experience. Students will have access to online educational material for 24 months. One time total tuition cost: $1,500
Barber Instructor: This program offers student Instructors the required 350 clocked hours, to gain an education as an Instructor. Student Instructors will have no less than 80 hours of Theory classroom instruction prior to working on the school clinic floor under the supervision of a licensed instructor. Tuition Total inclusive: $4,200* plus $50 for the Mindful Teaching Activity Field Book
New or Seasoned: Offering continued afternoon, evening or weekend education classes for established barbers and cosmetologists. Available classes: Texturizing, Fading, Tapering, Shear work, Perming, Coloring and Business. Parties of 5 or more special* discount. Contact us for more information.
* Subject to change depending on tuition program cost. ABA uses educational and online resources from Pivot Point Fundamental Barbering for up to 24 months and or Milady Standard Barbering 6th edition printed 2017. ** Subject to availability.
Learning material for all programs is provided by online Pivot Point and or Milady's Standard Barbering, 6th Edition, #ISBN-13: 978-1305100558. All instruction is provided by licensed Barber Instructors in the State of Arizona.
Payment plans available for all programs
About Us
Dedicated Educators
Take Your Career in the Right Direction
Take Your Career in the Right Direction
Our barber school classes are taught by dedicated and experienced educators. Using proven teaching strategies, they make sure that every student finds a path to success.
Take Your Career in the Right Direction
Take Your Career in the Right Direction
Take Your Career in the Right Direction
Our mission is to offer our barber academy students the best possible work environment and knowledge in order to succeed in their chosen career while reflecting the highest standard of performance, guidance and advise for a successful future within the barbering industry.
First-Rate Course Offerings
Take Your Career in the Right Direction
First-Rate Course Offerings
Here at AZ Barber Academy we embrace a learning environment that will prepare you for the path ahead. Our classes incorporate traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
First-Rate Course Offerings
One of our philosophies here at AZ Barber Academy is: You reap what you sow. If you're not working you're not learning, and if you're not learning you're not earning. Never a master, always a student.
Success Key
Our Philosophy
Success Key
Good barber training supports you to fulfill the client's requirements exactly in the way you want. Practice a lot even if you become perfect. Continuous practice will make you master the job. But never stop learning.
Our Vision
Our Philosophy
Success Key
Our vision is to educate students to the highest performance standard with excellent technical educational knowledge and hands-on barber training within the programs being offered.
About Us
"If you're not working, you're not learning, and if you're not learning, you're not earning"
Inspiring People to Thrive
Phoenix's top color analyst, professional speaker, educator, mentor, image consultant and master cosmetologist/barber instructor. The State's first CTE Barber Instructor.
Hillary was born into a Military family in the States and raised in England."The beauty and fashion industry has been my life for over four decades, with over twenty-five years of educating, mentoring and teaching large classes of multicultural adults and teenagers of all ages".
Her services have been requested by the American Military and English celebrities. Hillary has worked on stage and movie sets crossing paths with people such as Al Pacino and Shirley Bassey.
She is passionate about inspiring and being inspired and sharing her knowledge to help people take their first steps to a successful chosen career.