Shear Success is a nonprofit barber and cosmetology training center located in East Downtown Houston, at the corner of Polk and Roberts Street. Committed to making professional education accessible, we offer below-market-rate tuition, scholarship opportunities, pay-as-you-go plans, and other flexible payment options. Just one block from public transportation, our center is conveniently situated for the community we serve. Our experienced instructors deliver hands-on, interactive programs in both barbering and cosmetology, combining practical application with industry theory to prepare students for licensure and successful careers. Whether pursuing a Class 'A' Barber license or a Cosmetology/Operator license — each requiring 1,000 hours — students gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the beauty industry.