Shear Studios

Shear Studios is a hair and beauty salon in Chesterfield Valley, in West County, St. Louis. The salon describes itself as a community of beauty enthusiasts and says it aims to build lasting relationships with its clients.

The salon was founded by Sherrie Anderson, who owns it and works as its master stylist. She began working in the industry about 15 years ago, brings experience from the Air Force and a range of salon settings, and has led hair and makeup teams for major fashion shows in New York City and Paris.

The team builds a personalized beauty plan around each client's needs and preferences. Balayage, a hand-painted highlighting technique, is also preceded by a consultation, and colors are chosen to suit each client's skin tone and hair texture. Balayage grows out with softer lines than traditional foil highlights.

Hair extensions begin with a personalized consultation before ordering, and a deposit is required to secure an extensions appointment. The salon says its extensions are premium and ethically sourced, matched to the client's natural hair, and that the application method is chosen to fit the client's lifestyle and hair type.

According to the salon, its mission is an imaginative, inventive visit meant to send each client out looking at their best. The values it lists are a drive for excellence, a focus on keeping customers happy, and a love of beauty. It promises a 100% satisfaction guarantee: if a guest is unhappy with a service, the salon will either repeat it or refund the money.

Builds a personalized beauty plan for each client based on their needs and preferences, and aims to build lasting client relationships.