Barbering
You will be trained in the skills necessary to pursue NYS Licensing as a Barber. The 600-hour training program includes hands-on experience in hair styling, cutting, clipping and shaving. (600 Hour Program)
Licensed Cosmetologists: Click Here for Information on the 300-hour course.
Now Enrolling Quarterly:
Day Classes
- January 8, 2025 to June 18, 2025
- March 27, 2025 to September 10, 2025
- June 23, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Monday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WFD School of Barbering | 1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 950 | Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Evening Classes
- February 5, 2025 to September 10, 2025
- May 28, 2025 to January 7, 2026
Monday to Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WFD School of Barbering | 1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 950 | Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Registration Process
This program requires an application and entrance exam.
Step 1: Fill Out the Registration Application
Step 2: Choose a TABE Test Date (Testing details will be emailed to you prior to your selected test date.)
Click here for information on the entrance exam.
Tuition $9,250
Tuition includes instruction, books and supplies. An additional $50 application fee to NYS Division of Licensing will be required at the time of testing. Financial assistance may be available through Federal Student Aid, ACCES-VR, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, or other sources. A Financial Aid Coordinator is on staff to assist you.
A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
Make-Up Hours
$20 per hour.
For more information, please email Melissa Kamyab.
Admission Requirements
- A TABE score of 8.5 in reading and 5.0 in math*.
- A personal interview will be conducted.
- A valid high school diploma or equivalency is required for students receiving financial aid.
- Minimum age for enrollment is 17 years of age.
Employment Outlook
Entry-level Barbers may be independent contractors who rent chairs, own shops or are paid a commission or hourly wage. Many variables contribute to the average salary a Barber can earn. According to www.glassdoor.com, the estimated salary for a Barber in the Buffalo, NY area is approximately $41,000 per year, not including tips. E1B provides career coaching, resume writing assistance, networking/branding advice and interview preparation.
*Exceptions to admission scores may be considered based on work history, prior education, personal interview, and employer recommendations.
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Dual enrollment is an exciting and unique opportunity for students enrolled in the GED program to also enroll in a Spa and Salon program and work towards earning their Cosmetology or Barbering license for free. All participants must be at least 21 years of age and cannot have a high school diploma to be eligible for dual enrollment. To maintain eligibility, students are also required to attend both programs regularly.
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