School of Barbering
Master the art. Transform lives.
Barbering is more than a skill — it's a calling. Our Oregon-licensed 855-hour program pairs world-class mentorship with tradition and innovation.
Enrollment is open
Est. 2016·Oregon-licensed·Barber. Beauty. Business.
Sharpen your craft.
Shape your future.
CBI is more than a career college — we're a community of change-makers, innovators and leaders. A licensed barbering school, business academy and student clinic in NE Portland.
Discover your path
Barber. Beauty. Business.
Whether you're starting your career, sharpening your craft, or booking a fresh cut — CBI has a chair for you.
School of Success
Empower entrepreneurs. Lead with purpose.
CBI Business is your launchpad for growth — built for "The Real Frontline" of barbers, stylists, estheticians and aspiring entrepreneurs. Shatter burnout, amplify your impact, boost your income.
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Student Clinic
Fresh cuts. Real chairs. Real prices.
Book a cut, fade, beard trim or hot-towel shave with a supervised CBI student — sharp, affordable services on NE Killingsworth.
Book a chairEvery Tuesday · 11 AM PT
Join our next enrollment event
Your future deserves a plan. Attend our live weekly session on Zoom to explore CBI's programs, meet the team, and get your questions answered. Prepare for the future of work with clarity, confidence and joy.
The Legacy
Where excellence and passion meet opportunity.
We envision a world where professionals master their craft with confidence, lead their industries with innovation, and build businesses that create lasting impact. Come as you are — leave a champion.
Financial Aid
Debt-free education for a better future.
CBI is proud to offer financial solutions that help students graduate without the burden of debt. While we are not a FAFSA school, we stand as a beacon of hope for a solution to the national student loan debt crisis.
Explore financial aid855
Hour barbering program
40+
Years of expertise
$0
Federal loan debt
1:1
Mentorship + chair time
Word on Killingsworth
Voices from the community
"Cleanest skin fade I've had in PDX. The students take their time and the instructors keep it dialed. Not going anywhere else."
Marcus T.
NE Portland regular
"Enrolled in the 855-hour program and it changed my life. Real mentorship, real chair time, real community."
Aisha K.
CBI graduate, 2024
"Hot towel shave + beard shape-up for $20 total. Warm vibe in the shop and they actually listen to what you want."
Devon R.
Student clinic client
Get in touch
Let's talk
Questions about enrollment, the student clinic, business coaching or partnerships? Send a message and we'll get back to you.
- (503) 477-5616
- 424 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211