About Shear Haven

Shear Haven is an initiative of the YWCA Nashville & Middle TN, co-founded by Nashville-based salon owner and stylist Susanne Post. As a survivor of domestic violence, Susanne is committed to educating the beauty industry on the signs of abuse as stylists are in a unique position to recognize the signs and potentially help a client get to safety.

The training equips stylists with:

• Knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of domestic violence
• Tips on successfully navigating conversations with clients who may be in danger
• Resources that can help clients get to safety

Thanks to Post’s advocacy work with the YWCA Nashville & Middle TN, Tennessee legislators passed a law on January 1, 2022 requiring all licensed beauty professionals in the state of TN to receive training to identify and respond to clients who may be experiencing domestic violence. 

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Once the training is completed, you will be prompted with a short quiz. After passing, please accept your digital certification from Merit via email. TN renewal – you are not required to provide a printed certificate at the time of renewal, we can validate completion directly with the state if necessary.