Atlanta Beauty & Barber Academy is a premier Georgia institution with a mission to shape the future of the beauty industry. We train students in Master Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Instructor Licensure.
We empower them to become confident, skilled professionals with state board training weekly and job placement assistance built right into our curriculum.
WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
5 CAREER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS
Choose your path. Every program is designed to earn your Georgia license and launch your careeras fast as possible.
01
Master Cosmetologist
Master haircutting, coloring, chemical treatments, skincare, and nail services. The most comprehensive beauty license you can hold in Georgia.
1,500 HOURS • GEORGA STATE BOARD REQUIRED
02
Master Barber
Cutting, shaving, fading, beard grooming and styling — become a licensed Master Barber ready to work in any shop or open your own.
Georgia State Licensed · Hands-On Training
03
Esthetician
Deep dive into skincare, facials, waxing, and advanced skin treatments. Build a career around skincare science and real client results.
04
Nail Technician
From classic manicures to nail art, gels, acrylics, and enhancements — become a licensed nail tech with a full range of professional services.
05
Instructor Training
Already licensed? Elevate your career. Teach the next generation of beauty professionals and build a lasting legacy in the Georgia beauty industry.
Georgia Approved · Contact for Details
WHY CHOOSE ATLANTA BEAUTY AND BABBER ACADEMY?
Hands-On from Day One
Work with real clients on real techniques from the very first week. No passive learning just active skill-building in a working salon environment.
State Board Weekly Training
Dedicated weekly state board prep built into the curriculum. Graduate fully prepared and confident to pass your Georgia licensing exam.
Job Placement Assistance
We don't just hand you a diploma, we help you land your first job. Our network of salon and barbershop partners actively recruits our graduates.
Convenient Atlanta Location
Located at 6088 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA, in the heart of metro Atlanta. Accessible and centrally located for students across the region.
Students who made it happen
Real Training. Real Joy.
Master Cosmetologist ·Styling
"I enrolled with zero experience. Aftertraining with real clients every week, I passed my Georgia state board and gothired immediately after graduation."
Precision. Passion. Craft.
Nail Technician Program
"ABBA gave me the technique andconfidence to do nails at a level thatkeeps clients coming back. The hands-on training here is the real difference."
Built for the Real World.
Master Barber
"By the time I sat my boards, the examfelt easy because I'd already beencutting real hair for months. That's whatreal hands-on training does for you."
What Students Say
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
"Weekly state board training is what separates ABBA from other schools. I felt 100% prepared for my exam and I passed on my first try."
Keisha M.
Master Cosmetologist • Decatur
"I was worried about the cost, but the financial aid process was so smooth. The admissions team was incredibly supportive from day one all the way through graduation."
Tanya R.
Esthetician Graduate • Atlanta
"The instructors at ABBA have real industry experience they don't just teach theory, they teach how it actually works in the salon. That made all the difference for me."
Marcus J.
Master Barber Graduate - Doraville
Ready to Start?
Your career in beauty starts in Atlanta.
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● 5 state-licensed programs ● Many years combined instructor experience ● Weekly state board training included ● Job placement assistance ● Free 30-min campus tour — no obligation