Shear Genius

Bravo's newest competition reality series "Shear Genius" premieres with 12 talented hair stylists, one high-stakes salon and some of the industry's most renowned talent. Guest judging this week is famed celebrity hairdresser Frederick Fekkai, founder of the Fekkai hair care line. In the first episode, the stylists feel the heat when faced with their first short-cut challenge - one hour to show off their signature style on a mannequin head. In the elimination challenge to follow, the stylists are tasked with creating a work of art using professional models with long hair and an arsenal of arts and crafts materials.

It’s a colorful experience in the second episode of Bravo's "Shear Genius."  The short cut challenge will have the stylists turning black-haired mannequins into blondes. Presiding over the elimination is guest judge Roy Teeluck from Nexxus, renowned stylist and owner of The Roy Teeluck Salon in New York.

It's a shagging good time on the third installment of Bravo's "Shear Genius." The heat turns up when the stylists have one hour to create the iconic "Sally Hershberger Shag" which Hershberger made famous on Meg Ryan.  The guest judge in this episode is Garren, founder of Garren New York Salon.

It's night and day on the fourth episode of "Shear Genius." Stylists must create two unique hairstyles that 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. Joining the judging panel from one of television's most popular shows, is the special guest judge known for glamour on and off screen.

Go from standard to chic in one hour in this week's "Shear Genius." Stylists are challenged to create sexy hairstyles for everyday men in need of a makeover. In the elimination challenge, stylists recreate a hairstyle from a specific era. Guest judging this week are Christophe, celebrated hairdresser to the stars, and Ken Paves, known for styling Jessica Simpson's tresses.

The "Shear Genius" stylists are split into teams to set up shop at a local mall. Teamwork is tested, when they're charged with soliciting shoppers to get a hair cut on the spot. Guest judging this week are the legendary Jose Eber, founder of Jose Eber Salons, and renowned celebrity bridal expert Mindy Weiss.