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Continuing our coverage of major cities, in this article, we discuss barber schools in NYC (New York City). We initially place the beauty services sector of this huge city in perspective by looking at its population, economy and demographics. We then look at the formalities for obtaining a barber license in NYC. Against this background, we finally take a look at the barber schools in NYC.
Introduction
New York exerts a significant influence over the global fashion, commerce, media, art, research, technology and entertainment. With a 2010 population of 8,175,133, it is the most populous city in the United States. And the New York metropolitan area with a population of 18,897,109, one of the most populous metropolitan areas of the world. Of particular note are the city’s two demographic features – population density and ethnic diversity. In 2010, the city had a population density of 10,630 per square kilometer, making it the most densely populated of all towns with a population of 100,000 or more. Ethnically, the city’s population is exceptionally diverse and 36% of all NYC citizens are reportedly foreign-born. New York has historically been the gateway for all legal immigrants into the US and this is the main reason for the city’s ethnic diversity. The city’s thriving personal care services industry has its roots in these major enabling factors. A network of high quality vocational institutions, including barber schools in NYC, cater to the exacting manpower demands of this bustling market. It should be noted here that New York is recognized as one of the fashion capitals of the world.
Let’s now look at some numbers to gauge the size of the personal care services industry in New York City. It is estimated that some 6000 barbers, cosmetologists and hairdressers are employed in the New York Metropolitan Area. Additionally the area employs over 2000 nail technicians and 350 estheticians. These are bigger than the corresponding figures of many whole states. This should give the reader an idea of the size of NYC’s personal care service market.
Thus a career in the personal care services industry in NYC can be rewarding. Between the various career choices in the industry, one can choose based on one’s aptitude. As barbers form the single highest occupational group, chances of employment and good starting wages are higher for those who opt for a barbering career.
Barber license in New York
The Department of State Division of Licensing Services is vested with the authority of issuing licenses to all beauty service professions in the state of New York. To apply for a barber license one has to complete a barber training program in an approved barber school. The number of hours to be completed are determined by the barber schools themselves in the case of New York. Typically, approved schools offer a 500-hour basic barbering training to prepare the students for the state license. Further licensure details can be had from the Department’s website.
Barber schools in NYC
Given below are the accredited barber schools in NYC and around it. Prospective students are advised to contact the schools directly to get information.
ABC BEAUTY ACADEMY, INC.
136-82 39th AVENUE, 2nd FLOOR
FLUSHING, NY 11354
(718) 461-2692
ABI SCHOOL OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY OF CHELSEA
252 WEST 29th STREET, FIRST FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10001
(212) 290-2289
ABI SCHOOL OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY OF TRIBECA
113 CHAMBERS STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 227-6353
ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY & ESTHETICS, NYC, LLC
187 NEW DORP LANE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
(718) 979-9001
ADIRONDACK BEAUTY SCHOOL
108 DIX AVENUE
GLENS FALLS, NY 12801
(518) 745-1646
ATLAS BARBER SCHOOL, INC.
34 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10003
(212) 475-1360
ELITE ACADEMY OF BEAUTY ARTS
426 KINGS HIGHWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11223
(718) 998-8182
HAIR ACADEMY, INC.
48 WEST 39th STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10018
(212) 777-4247
HAIR DESIGN INSTITUTE AT FIFTH AVENUE
6711 FIFTH AVENUE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
(718) 745-1000
HAIR DESIGN INSTITUTE AT FIFTH AVENUE
500 EIGHTH AVENUE, 8th FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10018
(212) 868-7171
LONG ISLAND BARBER INSTITUTE, INC., THE
266 GREENWICH STREET
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
(516) 486-5424
Another option to find a barber school near you is to use the search box on this page. It has all accredited barber schools in NYC as well as other locations in the country. By filling out your contact details you can get the schools call you back and give you all the necessary information.
