Who We Are

When our students graduate, they possess a balance of haircutting skills and a professional image. Kenny’s Academy of Barbering teaches cosmetology and barbering according to the Indiana State Barber Board guidelines. With over 40 years of instructor experience, Kenny’s Academy of Barbering is dedicated to preparing students to become professionals.

Our History & Our Purpose


To uplift students, staff and patrons through the profession of beauty culture in every metropolitan city throughout the United States and wherever our program is needed.


  • 1988 - Kenny's Barbershop Inc. is founded.
  • 1992 - Kenny's Academy of Barbering first opens.
  • 1999 - Community Fellowship Chrisitian Ministries is founded, Gregory Kenny Sr. becomes an ordained minister.
  • 2011 - Kenny's begins its annual "Holiday cuts for Hoosiers."
  • 2014 - Kenny's Academy becomes a NAACAS appointed accredited institution.
  • 2015 - Gregory Kenny Sr (founder) is appointed by Governor Mike Pence to sit on the Indiana State board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
  • 2020 - Kenny's Academy launches a hybrid model of online and in person barber training.


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