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Bronx Campus

Our Bronx Instructors

Meet the master barbers teaching at 121 Westchester Square — right by the 6 train. Decades of real-world experience, bilingual instruction, and a genuine passion for teaching.

Every Employee, a Graduate — every ABI instructor proudly wears the badge of our alma mater. They learned the craft in these chairs, and now they teach it.

The ABI Bronx Team

Meet Our Master Instructors

Truth Quinones, Founding Director of ABI Bronx Founding Director, ABI Bronx

Truth "The Barber Artist" Quinones

40+Years Experience
1985Behind the Chair Since
Former NY State Board Examiner

Known across the industry as Truth The Barber Artist, Truth has spent over four decades behind the chair. Since beginning his career in 1985, he has earned a reputation for precision, innovation and elevating the profession wherever he goes.

What Makes Truth Different

  • 40+ years in barbering since 1985
  • Founding Director of ABI Bronx — with the school since its inception
  • Former New York State Board Examiner — insider knowledge of licensing & compliance
  • Andis brand partner and national industry influencer
  • Teaches in English and Spanish — se habla español

121 Westchester Square · Bronx, NY

Our Bronx Team

Osvaldy Mr. O Rodriguez Instructor

Osvaldy "Mr. O" Rodriguez

Known to students simply as "Mr. O," Osvaldy is proof that age is no measure of mastery. He's already a Licensed Master Barber, licensed instructor and award-winning competitor.

  • Licensed Master Barber — earned at just 19 years old
  • Licensed instructor with 8+ years of professional experience
  • Award-winning competitor — precision and creativity rooted in fundamentals
Noah Vera Bilingual Instructor · English & Spanish

Noah Vera

A Licensed Master Barber, licensed instructor and seasoned professional with more than 8 years behind the chair, Noah is part of the new generation of NYC barbering — and he's already earned his place at the top of it.

  • Licensed Master Barber since age 19 — a rare early achievement
  • Licensed instructor at American Barber Institute Bronx
  • Teaches in English and Spanish — every student feels welcome

Training at our Midtown campus instead? Meet the Manhattan team →

How We Teach

Our Teaching Philosophy

At ABI, instructors don't just teach barbering — they mentor the next generation of professionals.

01

Hands-On from the First Few Weeks

Students begin working on real clients within the first few weeks, building confidence and skill through practice.

02

Real-World Ready

Every technique taught reflects what students will actually need in a professional barbershop environment.

03

Mentorship & Support

Instructors are available throughout training and beyond, including for NY State Board Exam prep.

Inside ABI

In the Classroom

See our instructors in action — demonstrating cuts, guiding students on the clinic floor, and celebrating graduates as they earn their certificates.

An ABI instructor demonstrating clipper work over a client as a student watches and learns
Demonstrating clipper technique
An ABI instructor presenting a Certificate of Completion to a beaming graduate
CertificateAwarding a Certificate of Completion
An ABI student practicing a precise fade on a client during hands-on training
Hands-on practice on real clients
ABI students guiding one another around the barber chair during a lesson
Peer learning on the clinic floor
An ABI instructor and student holding up a Best Fade achievement certificate together
AwardCelebrating a Best Fade win
A graduating class of ABI students with their instructor, proudly holding completion certificates
GraduationA class earns their certificates

Learn from the Best

Come in for a tour of our Bronx campus and meet the instructors in person. We'd love to show you around.

Classes begin the first Monday of each month

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