About BBI
Business of Barbering Institute is a Lexington training school focused on practical barbering skills, board-ready habits, and instructor-led learning on the training floor.
The School
The 2026 catalog notes that class start dates are the first Monday of each month.
Students train in classroom, dispensary, office, and modern clinic laboratory spaces built for practical work.
Courses are designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and entry-level barber-industry employment.
The catalog outlines advising, counseling resources, progress reports, and employment-assistance guidance.
Philosophy
Business of Barbering Institute provides a practical alternative to the traditional college environment. The catalog describes a blend of classroom theory, face-to-face education, computer assignments, textbooks, workbooks, projects, and hands-on training designed for entry-level barber-industry readiness.
Read the 2026 CatalogMission
BBI is dedicated to high-quality theory and practical education, with a focus on business, public relations, state-board preparation, and preparing future professionals for barbering careers.
Enroll NowThe Team
BBI is led by owners and instructors who keep the training connected to real barbering work, classroom discipline, and student growth.
Owner & Instructor
A skilled barber and community-minded instructor, Mr. Froukh brings a mission to build a strong sense of community within Lexington and beyond.
Owner & Instructor
A dedicated instructor with deep barbering expertise, Mr. Ajeti helps students build a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Owner & Instructor
A seasoned Master Barber, Ms. Yates brings passion, expertise, and dedication to shaping the next generation of barbers.
FAQ
The essentials students usually want before they tour, enroll, ask about transfer hours, or review catalog policies.
Classes are listed as starting on the first Monday of each month.
Tuition, refund, attendance, progress, and graduation policies live in the catalog.
Tour the school, meet the team, and ask through the details in person.
The barbering program is 1500 hours, typically completed in about 11 months.
The 2026 catalog lists class start dates as the first Monday of each month.
Applicants must be at least 16, provide proof of high school completion or an accepted equivalent, complete an entrance interview, sign an enrollment agreement, and obtain a class start date. Non-U.S. residents must provide an alien registration card or recognized visa.
The barber course covers theory, practical skill development, sanitation and safety, clinic/laboratory work, state-board preparation, and career-oriented barbering skills.
Yes. BBI offers a 400-hour program certified through the state of Kentucky for experienced barbers who want to teach.
BBI may accept hours from other institutions when those hours are accepted by the Kentucky Board of Barbering. Transfer hours are counted as both attempted and earned hours for satisfactory academic progress.
Students are evaluated for satisfactory academic progress. The catalog notes a 67% minimum attendance standard and a 75% minimum written cumulative grade average prior to graduation.
The 2026 catalog includes tuition, kit, application fee, refund, attendance, satisfactory progress, student conduct, and graduation-policy details.
Yes. Use the Schedule Tour page to choose a time to see the facility and speak with veteran instructors.
$5 student haircuts are available during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Licensing
The catalog identifies BBI as licensed by the Kentucky Board of Barbering and notes that the school has applied for initial NACCAS accreditation.
