About Us
Billy Gaines and Bobby Berry are seasoned in the fields of barber and cosmetology. Their passion and love for barbering led to the creation of International Barber School in 2012. Nine months later, they graduated their first class of six, while simultaneously opening their second barbershop. Known for their commitment to helping others in the community, Billy and Bobby were honored by the City of Birmingham Mayor's Office in 2016 with the Hidden Heroes Award. Through hard work and partnerships within the community, The International Barber School has established itself as one of the premier schools for barbering education in Alabama.
Our Philosophy
We aspire to change the lives of men and women by giving them the opportunity to gain knowledge and career building skills in the industry of barbering. We believe that through education and training in the field of barbering, arts and sciences, we can develop and mentor men and women desiring to achieve the most professional cutting edge skills in the business.
Billy Gaines
Billy Gaines is a native of Lafayette, Alabama. He is a professional Barber Instructor at International Barber. His 30 years of experience, expertise and passion equips him to prepare men and women for careers in the barbering industry. Away from the Barber School, he enjoys spending time with his family and enhancing his community.
Bobby Berry
Mr. Bobby Berry is a native of Colorado Springs, Co. He studied biology at Talladega College and later completed his degree at Miles College. He also studied Chiropractic After Learning at Life College in Marietta, GA. After college, he decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a barber. He later obtained his instructor's license in Barber Sciences.
