
Welcome to 717 Barber Academy!

Everyone starts somewhere, at any age and time life can change for the better. For many years my goal from the beginning was to teach eventually. I learned my skills from the great and respectable teacher, Mr. Eddie "Champ" Hall! I attended Champs Barber School in Lancaster, PA. As I watched, observed, and learned the art of barbering I admired his way of teaching. Not only was I becoming a barber I was learning the ways of the business.
I moved to Texas in 2012 and started all over, no clients, and only knew a few people. I had owned 2 shops in Pennsylvania and was successful, but decided there was a better opportunity in north Dallas for growth. I started in this shopping center in a suite. I would sometimes only cut 2 people a day, but I worked hard, I was patient, and I went out and got customers, I have still till this day. From putting my own flyers on cars at Walmart, to every time I was in a store or mall or gas station starting a conversation with a stranger and building my clientele. After a few years I opened up a small barbershop in the same center. For 5 years I grew more and more to the point that I outgrew that space. I then expanded and my dream of opening up a school was accomplished. Many blessings have come because I was determined. Anything is possible when you work hard for it.
Let me teach you the old school ways with new trends. Will the right mindset, you will be able to accomplish your dreams, My mission is that my students will leave here already set for success.
Tony Leon
Meet Our Instructors
At 717 Barber Academy, our instructors bring extensive experience in the barbering industry and are licensed through TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation). Our mission is to educate students on every aspect of becoming a professional barber — from mastering technical skills to learning how to open and operate their own business.
We emphasize building a strong foundation of customer service, client retention, and a solid work ethic. As a hands-on training school, we believe that the more you practice, the faster and better you will perfect your craft — helping you achieve professional-level cuts in a short period of time.





