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Barber classes & mentorship · Pine Bush, NY
We teach. We mentor. We bring barbers together.
Nino's Suites is where barbers come to get better. Advanced classes with master barber Justin Mercer, an apprenticeship program with Golden Brown Grooming, and a community of barbers building their businesses together.
Hosted by 845 Elite & Abscission Barbershop
Advanced Barbering Class, 2026 Edition
Instructor: Master Barber Justin Mercer
Location: Nino's Suites, 29 Boniface Dr, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Covered: fades, tapers, shaves, scissor cuts and texturizing techniques
Session I · Instructional
$75
Monday, November 9, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM (arrive 30 min early)
Session II · Hands-on
$95
Monday, November 23, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM (arrive 30 min early)
Bring your own model
Register for both for $140. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
To register or ask a question, call 845-765-1949 or email abscissionny@gmail.com.
Barberhood: barbers building together.
We're teaching and bringing barbers together at Nino's Suites. Barberhood is about sharing what works, from technique to running your own chair, so every barber who comes through the door leaves better than they came in.
Want in on the next class or meetup? Call 845-765-1949 or the shop at (845) 524-4164.
Golden Brown Grooming
Apprenticeship program
Blair Brown's Golden Brown Grooming runs an apprenticeship program inside Nino's Suites. Bookings are available in Pine Bush.
- Gain real experience
- Learn from the best
- Build your future
Blair also gives free haircuts to people in need, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Support the movement.
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Class questions
Who teaches the Advanced Barbering Class?
Master barber Justin Mercer of Abscission Barbershop, with 845 Elite, at Nino's Suites in Pine Bush.
What does the class cover?
Fades, tapers, shaves, scissor cuts and texturizing techniques.
How much does it cost?
Session I (instructional) is $75 and Session II (hands-on) is $95. Register for both for $140.
Do I need to bring a model?
Yes, for Session II, the hands-on session. Session I is instructional.
How do I register?
Call 845-765-1949 or email abscissionny@gmail.com.
Visit
Find us in Pine Bush.
Address
29 Boniface Dr
Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone
(845) 524-4164Hours
Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm
7–9am and 5–7pm by appointment
Closed Sunday