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THIS IS ABBA
Skills can change
what comes next.
Atlanta Beauty & Barber Academy is a place to learn a craft, build confidence, and prepare for a professional future through practical education and real experience.
For more than two decades, ABBA has focused on practical education for students pursuing cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and instructor training.
What has grown over the years is more than a school. It is a learning community shaped by instructors, students, graduates, and the belief that professional skills can create meaningful opportunities.
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A Vision for Education
A school created around practical skills and opportunity.
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Growing With Students
Training evolves as students and professional expectations change.
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Serving Atlanta
A diverse learning environment rooted in the local community.
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Looking Ahead
Continuing to prepare students for licensing and professional work.
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THIS IS ABBA
Kathy Lam
“Education can open a door. Skills help you walk through it.”
Kathy Lam’s own journey in the United States shaped a strong belief in vocational education, independence, and creating opportunities through professional skills.
That perspective became part of the foundation of Atlanta Beauty & Barber Academy and continues to influence how the school supports students today.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The ABBA approach is simple.
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Practical Education.
Students need more than information. Training should give them opportunities to practice techniques, receive feedback, and streng then their abilities.
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Personal Guidance.
Learning is different for every student. Instructor support and an active classroom environment help students keep progressing.
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Opportunity Through Skills.
The goal is not simply to complete school. It is to prepare students for licensing and the professional opportunities that can follow.
FIVE PATHS. ONE PLACE TO START.
What will you
learn at ABBA?
Explore five training paths designed around practical skill development and preparation for professional licensing.
INSIDE ABBA
Learn it.
Practice it.
Explore five training paths designed around practical skill development and preparation for professional licensing.
YOUR JOURNEY AT ABBA
From your first visit
to your next step.
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Choose Your Program
Find the training path that matches your goals.
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Start Training
Learn foundational knowledge and techniques.
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Practice
Develop your skills through guided experience.
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Prepare for Licensing
Build readiness for state licensing requirements.
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Take the Next Step
Move forward with career preparation and support.
WHY CHOOSE ATLANTA
Training Designed for Your Future
Gain hands-on experience, professional guidance, and career-focused training designed to help you succeed in the beauty industry.
Hands-On Experience
Learn through hands-on experience with industry professionals.
Salon Business & Client Retention
Build practical salon business and client retention skills.
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.
Professional Training
Learn the latest techniques and industry trends from professionals.
Career-Focused Programs
Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence for your chosen career.
State Board Weekly Training
Dedicated weekly state board prep is built into the curriculum. Graduate fully prepared and confident to pass your Georgia licensing exam.
ROOTED IN ATLANTA
A diverse school for a diverse community.
Located in the Doraville area, ABBA welcomes students from communities across metro Atlanta. The school environment reflects the people it serves: different backgrounds, different goals, and a shared desire to build professional skills.