- Address: 4195 Cleveland St., Gary, IN 46408
Changing Lives. Building Entrepreneurs. Transforming Communities.
For more than four decades, Pat Boyd has empowered youth, adults, and communities through beauty education, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and life-changing opportunities.
Youth Trained
Years of Industry Experience
Workforce Development Programs
Mobile Training Academy
Instructor Certification Program
Community Partnerships
Welcome To Shear Creations Workforce Development Academy
Founded by Pat Boyd, a beauty industry professional with more than 40 years of experience, our academy empowers youth, adults, and underserved communities through hands-on beauty education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship training.
Our Story
Shear Creations was founded to do more than teach braiding u2014 it was built to change lives. Through Braidology and community initiatives like Beauty From the Inside Out and F.A.B., we help participants turn their talent into income, confidence, and long-term career paths.
Explore Our Braidology Programs
From your very first braid to mastering advanced techniques and building your own brand u2014 our Braidology pathway takes you step by step toward real skills, real confidence, and real career opportunities.
Braidology 101
Beginner u2014 Foundations of Braiding
Braidology 103
Advanced u2014 Mastery, Business & Mentorship
Braidology 102
Intermediate u2014 Advanced Patterns & Client Work
Community Programs
Beauty From the Inside Out / F.A.B.
Our Academy Offers Complete Hands-On Training
From foundational skills to business mastery, we prepare you for real careers in the beauty industry.
Upcoming Sessions
New classes are forming now. Reserve your spot in our six-week, hands-on training program and start building skills that turn into real opportunities.
Braidology 101
Braidology 102
Braidology 103
See Our Students In Action
From first parting to finished style u2014 explore real moments from our training sessions.
What Our Students Say
Real stories from real students who turned their passion for braiding into confidence, skill, and new opportunities u2014 through hands-on training right here at Shear Creations.
Braidology 102 Graduate
This program changed the way I see myself. I came in knowing nothing about braiding, and I left with real skills, a business mindset, and a whole new sense of purpose. Shear Creations isn't just a class u2014 it's a community.
Braidology 101 Graduate
Ready to Change Lives?
Whether you want to enroll, bring Braidology to your school, or support our mission u2014 we’d love to connect
Before Braidology, I didn't think I could turn braiding into a real career. Pat Boyd didn't just teach me technique u2014 she taught me confidence. Six weeks later, I'm taking on my own clients and actually getting paid for what I love doing.