Shear Genius
A group of hairstylists compete in weekly elimination challenges until the country's best stylist is crowned.
- 2007-2010
- 3 seasons
- Bravo Networks
- Reality
- TV-14
A group of hairstylists compete in weekly elimination challenges until the country's best stylist is crowned.
Season 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
A Risque Runway
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 45 mins
The twelve stylists arrive in Los Angeles where they will compete for $100,000 and an apprenticeship furnished by Nexxus, as well as a chance to style hair for an Allure magazine photo shoot. They meet new host Camila Alves and this season's panel of judges - celebrity stylist Jonathan Antin (star of Bravo's "Blowout") and renowned stylist Kim Vo. In their first shortcut challenge, the stylists must give unruly punk rockers a more polished look, with the brash Antin as their first guest judge. The competition gets even more edgy during the elimination challenge when the contestants collaborate with hot Hollywood swimwear company, L*Space to create sophisticated styles for a risqué fashion show. Monica Wise, lead designer for L*Space Swimwear, joins as a guest judge.
Episode 2
I'm Totally Stealing Your Model
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 45 mins
Kim Vo arrives at the Shear Genius Nexxus salon to explain their next challenge, color repair, in which the stylists must refresh damaged blonde dye jobs. For the elimination challenge, the stylists travel to the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel to create avant-garde hairstyles based on a tasting menu from the hotel's famed Dakota restaurant.
Episode 3
The Spiral of My Emotion
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 45 mins
The remaining stylists are presented with a unique twist on extensions - applying them to men to give them sexier, longer looks. The steamy elimination challenge brings the stylists to a ranch that serves as the backdrop for photos for their first cover shoot, romance novels. The stylists work in teams to create sexy and dramatic looks for both a male and a female model.
Episode 4
I'm Borderline Pissed Off About That Hair
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 45 mins
The nine remaining stylists must incorporate flowers into their hairstyles for this week's shortcut challenge, which will be judged by Canadian celebrity stylist, Harry Josh. During the elimination round, the stylists leave the comfort of the salon to attend a real Indian wedding. It doesn't make the stylists any less nervous to know that Tabatha Coffey, star of Bravo's "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" and former "Shear Genius" contestant, is their guest judge for the challenge.
Episode 5
For the First Time I'm Scared to Death
Wed, Mar 3, 2010 45 mins
When curly haired models enter the Shear Genius Salon, the stylists learn they must turn these wiry tresses into smooth, sleek bobs, all while cutting the hair completely dry. Famed international dry cutter Moulay Yacoubi joins to assess the stylist's skills.
Episode 6
It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Annoying
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 45 mins
For the shortcut challenge, the seven remaining stylists are asked to interpret actual geometric shapes into edgy, angular hairstyles on challenging Asian hair. For the elimination challenge, the competitors must create two different headshot looks on working actresses that showcase their client's personality and versatility.
Episode 7
Hotter Than a Gay Bar on Fire
Wed, Mar 17, 2010 45 mins
The stylists' versatility is put to the test when they give their clients, recent high school graduates, sophisticated looks to open new chapters in their lives. The stylists turn back the clock in the elimination challenge as they give VIP clients red carpet-ready looks inspired by the 60's and 70's for an album release party for Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Estelle, who joins as guest judge.
Episode 8
The Higher the Hair, the Closer to God
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 45 mins
On the fourth episode of "Shear Genius" stylists must create two unique hairstyles the allow their models to go from daytime conservative to nighttime glamour. Later in the elimination challenge, the contestants must create a red-carpet hairstyle for a famous leading actress.
Episode 9
Bring It On, Bitches
Wed, Mar 31, 2010 45 mins
The four remaining competitors find themselves at a Hollywood Hills home to style their first celebrity client. For the elimination challenge, legendary stylist Oribe joins as guest judge and offers the stylists some insight into creating a brand for themselves. In this challenge, the stylists must develop looks for two models to create a portfolio they feel best defines their signature look.
Episode 10
Who Will Prove to Be Shear Genius?
Wed, Apr 7, 2010 45 mins
The third season comes to a close when the final three stylists team up with fashion designer Henry Duarte for their biggest challenge yet. They'll each style six models for a fashion show where the designer will debut Duarte's new line of edgy rock-and-roll inspired clothing. Editor-in-chief of Allure Magazine Linda Wells rejoins as the final guest judge and one lucky contestant wins $100,000 courtesy of Nexxus Salon Hair Care, an apprenticeship with Nexxus, and a chance to style hair for an Allure magazine photo shoot.
