Shear Finesse Beauty Academy

Shear Finesse Beauty Academy is a private for-profit institution in Jacksonville, Florida, offering programs at the less-than-two-year level. Located in a large city setting, the school maintains a small enrollment of 49 students (IPEDS 2023), providing an intimate learning environment for aspiring beauty professionals. Programs include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Barbering/Barber, both offered as certificates (1-2 year).

The academy reports a completion rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023), meaning every student tracked in the cohort completed their program. The retention rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023). Shear Finesse Beauty Academy holds an overall quality score of 65 out of 100.

With both cosmetology and barbering programs available, students can choose between these two distinct paths in the personal care industry. The school's Jacksonville location offers graduates access to a growing metropolitan area with demand for licensed cosmetologists and barbers. The small class sizes may benefit students who prefer more individualized instruction during their training.