Shear Genius
Shear Genius, airing on Bravo TV, is a competition reality television show designed to find out who is America's top hair stylist. It's hosted by the queen of the mini-series Jaclyn Smith whose expertise comes from many years in the entertainment industry. The other judges on Shear Genius are:
- Sally Hershberger, a celebrity hair stylist with an impressive client list including Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Hillary Clinton, and Meg Ryan.
- Michael Carl, the Fashion Director for Allure Magazine.
- Rene Fris, an author and the grooming expert for Queer Eye for the Straight Guy in Europe.
Season Two
Season Two of Shear Genius is set to begin on June 25, 2008 at 10/9c
Season Two Contestants
| Name | Age | Hometown | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail | 25 | Dayton, OH | Week 5 |
| Meredith | 36 | Cleveland, OH | Week 4 |
| Matthew | 37 | Dallas, TX | Week 3 |
| Parker | 31 | Miami, FL | Week 2 |
| Oshun | 31 | Cleveland, OH | Week 1 |
| Charlie | 38 | Denver, CO | |
| Daniel | 28 | Tallahasee, FL | |
| Dee | 37 | San Antonio, TX | |
| Glenn | 36 | Los Angeles, CA | |
| Nekisa | 29 | San Francisco, CA | |
| Nicole | 24 | Houston, TX | |
| Paulo | 37 | San Jose, CA |
Latest Shear Genius News and Recaps
Shear Genius: Dee is named the Winner!
Posted: 28 Aug 2008
Tonight on Shear Genius, the three finalist – Dee, Charlie, and Nicole – had to tell a story though a woman’s hair. They would each have four clients at different ages – 18, 30, 45, and 60. The stylists had to tell a story as the woman aged. Charlie’s woman was a [...]
Daniel is eliminated from Shear Genius
Posted: 20 Aug 2008
The four stylists left on Shear Genius might or might not be the best of the best (I’m still wondering how Glenn got eliminated before Nekisa) but they do make for good television. And I’m a bit surprised at the make up of the final three.
The shortcut challenge tonight was “all about personalities” according to [...]
Shear Genius: Paulo is eliminated
Posted: 14 Aug 2008
With only five stylists left on Shear Genius, the competition is starting to heat up. Personalities are really coming out and you can just tell that everyone who is left wants to win it. And of the five stylists left in the competition at this point I think the final three are going to be…well, [...]
Nekisa is eliminated on Shear Genius
Posted: 7 Aug 2008
I am a fan of Shear Genius and I’ve read some things about this season that say the stylists aren’t as talented as last year; the challenges aren’t as exciting; and that overall tat season 2 isn’t as good as season 1. Up until last night I was saying “no, you’re wrong” that it was [...]
Season One
The twelve stylists on Season 1 of Shear Genius are competing for $100,000 (provided by Nexxus); an apprenticeship with Nexxus lead stylist Roy Teeluck; and the chance to do the hair styling for an Allure Magazine photo shoot.
Season One Contestants
- Paul-Jean - Eliminated on the First Episode
- Jim - Eliminated on the Second Episode
- Lacey - Eliminated on the Third Episode - Short Cut Challenge
- Theodore - Eliminated on the Third Episode
- Anthony
- Ben
- Daisy
- Danna
- Dr. Boogie
- Evangelin
- Tabatha
- Tyson
Blogged During Season One of Shear Genius
Paul Jean is Eliminated on Shear Genius
Jim is Eliminated
Who is Jaclyn Smith
Who is Sally Hershberger
Who is Michael Carl
Who is Rene Fris
Lacey and Theodore eliminated on Week Three
Additional Shear Genius Resources
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