About Us

Welcome to Shear Excellence Hair Academy

Welcome to Shear Excellence Hair Academy, where we open doors to the vibrant world of cosmetology and beauty! Our academy offers training across various beauty programs, covering hair textures, skincare, and nail techniques. Through our programs, you can also acquire essential salon management skills, empowering you to steer your career confidently. Our students play a crucial role in enhancing clients’ confidence and appearance, positively impacting their lives and the community through our student salon. Whether you’re starting in cosmetology, barber hair design, nail technology, facial treatments, or refining your skills, our personalized approach ensures you gain the foundational knowledge for success.

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Our Mission

Shear Excellence Hair Academy offers an incredible teaching curriculum and practical training to prepare students for a career in cosmetology, restricted barber, barber hair design, nail technician, facial specialist, full specialist and related fields. Students enjoy mentorship designed to motivate, inspire, challenge, and improve the quality of life for those who want not just a job, but a satisfying career. We create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning with specialized individual “hands-on” instruction in both theory and practical training that includes working on mannequins and clients for the clinic floor.

We have three main objectives:

To educate our students in detailed business development that allows comprehensive industry knowledge.
To work with our students as a strategic partner in assisting them to be empowered in their chosen field of cosmetology, barber hair design, nail technician, facial specialist, full specialist and barber hair design.
To provide an opportunity for students to complete the program with confidence and professionalism that will foster employment opportunities in the beauty industry.

See What Our Students Have To Say

So appreciative of Shear Excellence Team. Without this school I honestly wouldn’t have been able to come and attend Cosmetology School.

Shout out to my teachers for always pushing and encouraging me even when I’m frustrated. Oh and as a student you’re only going to find this atmosphere here, no other school in the area can give you what they have created here..

Samantha R.

Licensed and Accredited

Shear Excellence Hair Academy has been a leading institution in the beauty industry since 2002. We are licensed by the Florida Department of Education and accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences. This accreditation means we meet high standards and can offer Title IV federal financial aid to those who qualify.

We are dedicated to excellence in Cosmetology, Nail Technology, and Restricted Barber programs. Our students achieve a high passing rate for the State Board Examination, and we provide job placement assistance to graduates. At Shear Excellence Hair Academy, we are committed to helping our students achieve their dreams and succeed in the beauty industry.

Commitment to Community

At Shear Excellence Hair Academy we believe in giving back to our community. Our faculty, staff, families, and students are committed to improving the quality of life for others. We partner with organizations like Metropolitan Ministries and the Children’s Home, Inc. to provide valuable services.

Throughout the year, we offer free haircuts for kids during back-to-school events and for families during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We understand that feeling good about your appearance can boost your spirit, self-esteem, and confidence. For those with few positive experiences, this can make a big difference in achieving success instead of settling for less.

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Meet The Team

Admission Representative

Candida Mendez

Administrative Assistance/Academic Advisement

Maria Muniz

Career Service Representative

Francoise DeRose

Financial Aid Representative

Maria Muniz

Cosmetology Instructors

Mariyne Melendez Torres
Maria Cano
Helen Donaldson
Lora Townsend
Nandanie Singh
Robert Garmas

Barber Instructors

Jercoby Wortham
Luis Oliveras
Charlie Ortiz Vazquez

Nail Technician Instructors

Crystal Morris

Facial Specialist Instructors

Yvannah Civil

Valrico Campuses Cosmetology Instructor

Darlene Camp

Barber Instructor

Damien Arrington

programs

Cosmetology

Discover the art of beauty with our cosmetology program. Learn hair cutting, coloring, styling, manicures, pedicures, facials, and more. With hands-on training and personalized instruction, you can gain the skills to thrive in the beauty industry.

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Facial

Dive into skincare at Shear Excellence Hair Academy with our facial program. Learn facials, massage, skincare analysis, and product knowledge. Learn from hands-on training to master the skills for success in the skincare industry.

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Nail Technician

Explore the world of nail care with Shear Excellence Hair Academy's Nail Technician Program. Learn manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, nail art, sanitation practices and more. Get ready to pursue your love of nails with our program.

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Full Specialist

Embark on a journey in skincare with Shear Excellence Hair Academy's full specialist program. Learn skincare and nail care techniques, including facials, manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements and more!

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Barber Hair Design

Discover the art of barbering with Shear Excellence Hair Academy's barber hair design program. Learn haircutting, styling, shaving, beard grooming, and men's grooming techniques. Our goal is to help prepare you for the barber industry!

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