Shear Genius

"Shear Genius" premieres with 12 talented hair stylists, one high-stakes salon and the industry's most renowned talent. In the first episode, the stylists face their first short-cut challenge - one hour to show off their signature style on a mannequin head. In the elimination challenge, the stylists are tasked with creating a work of art using professional models with long hair and various arts and crafts materials.

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

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.

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.

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 episode six, the "Shear Genius" stylists are split into teams and set up shop at a local mall. Teamwork is tested when they're charged with soliciting shoppers to get a haircut on the spot.

In the seventh episode of "Shear Genius" the contestants are challenged to style African-American hair using various treatment and straightening appliances. See who goes from appliance overload and who keeps it simple by staying au naturel.

The "Shear Genius" stylists and judges are back and cutting to the chase on Bravo's reunion special. Get the scoop on the hair-raising season where the flat irons were hot and the competition was hotter. Find out what it was really like to live through all the drama and challenges that the series brought.

The three remaining stylists prepare to blow away the competition in the final episode of "Shear Genius." In the final challenge, the stylists are faced with a high-pressure task where they must pull out all the hair-care stops. In the end, two will be cut and one will be named "Shear Genius."