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About Modern Barbering Academy
At Modern Barbering Academy, we know barbering isn’t just about haircuts — it’s about people, community, confidence, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re giving someone a fresh fade, a clean shave, or just a moment to relax in your chair, barbering is an art that connects you to your clients and your community.
That’s exactly what drives Master Barber Eric Lewis, who’s spent nearly 30 years behind the chair perfecting his craft and raising the bar for men’s grooming. After over two decades cutting hair for high-profile clients in Dallas, Eric brought his skills — and his passion for teaching — to the greater Austin area. He saw a need for high-quality, personal training where students don’t feel like just another face in a crowded class.
So, he built Modern Barbering Academy with a simple mission: teach future barbers the right way. Real skills. Real coaching. Real opportunities. Eric’s commitment to quality shows up in every part of the academy — from small class sizes to hands-on training that’s focused on getting students licensed, employed, and confident on day one.
When you train here, you’re not just clocking hours. You’re learning how to create an experience for your clients, how to run your station like a pro, and how to stand out in Austin’s busy barbering scene. Our programs are flexible enough to fit your life — whether you’re brand new, switching from cosmetology, or getting back into the game after a break.
Featured Reviews
Hear from some of the clients we've worked with in delivering amazing results. This could be you!
Best barber and any haircuts needs in Austin or nearby; 5 stars all day and a true organic results and experience. My to go too barber and can’t recommend him enough, don’t look no furthe
Imani
Great experience all around! Was super professional and really knew what he was doing, my haircut turned out exactly how I wanted. On top of that, he was easy to talk to and made the whole appointment enjoyable. Definitely recommend!
Matthew
Mr.Eric did such a fantastic job with my hair. If you’re in the market for a barber, please give him a chance. I went 8 years without a professional cut due to some poor experiences and his talent and hard work fixed all of that!