Shear Genius Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - The First Cut

First aired: Apr/11/2007
Guest star: Frederick Fekkai (Himself (Guest Judge))

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.

2 :01x02 - You Have Every Reason To Cry

First aired: Apr/18/2007
Guest star: Roy Teeluck (Himself (Guest Judge))

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.

3 :01x03 - Show Me Your Genius

First aired: Apr/25/2007
Guest star: Garren (Himself (Guest Judge))

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. Then, they must take their model's long hair to short with an unusal array of cutting tools. The guest judge in this episode is Garren, founder of Garren New York Salon.b

4 :01x04 - I'm A Hair God

First aired: May/02/2007
Guest star: Vanessa L. Williams (Herself (Guest Judge))

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 Vanessa Williams, known for glamour on and off screen.

5 :01x05 - The Competition Gets Hairy

First aired: May/09/2007
Guest star: Ken Pavés (Himself (Guest Judge)), Christophe (Himself (Guest Judge))

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.

6 :01x06 - Here Comes the Challenge

First aired: May/16/2007
Guest star: Jose Eber (Himself (Guest Judge))

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.

7 :01x07 - A Great Shot

First aired: May/23/2007
Guest star: Kiyah White (Herself (Guest Judge)), Matthew Rolston (Himself (Guest Judge))

Get it straight on the seventh episode of "Shear Genius." The contestants are challenged to style African-American hair using various treatments and straightening appliances. From flat irons and blow dryers to wet sets and pressing, see who goes for appliance overload and who keeps it simple by styling au natural. Guest judging this week are Kiyah White and acclaimed photographer Matthew Rolston.

Watch What Happens Reunion

First aired: May/23/2007

8 :01x08 - The First Cut

First aired: May/30/2007
Guest star: Vidal Sassoon (Himself (Guest Judge))

Only three stylists remain and they are all prepared to blow away the competition in the finale episode of "Shear Genius," with guest judge hair care pioneer Vidal Sassoon. In the final style 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 "Shear Genius."

9 :02x01 - In The Dark

First aired: Jun/25/2008

The 12 hair stylists are challenged to perform a haircut while blindfolded. Also, they must shape clients hair in the shape of famous cartoon characters.

10 :02x02 - The Best Oranges in the Count

First aired: Jul/02/2008

The contestants are challenged to create a hair style for very short hair. Next, they must work on the hairdo's of domestic divas from "The Housewives of Orange County."

11 :02x03 - Red Carpet Worthy?

First aired: Jul/09/2008

The contestants are challenged to create a new style for extremely long hair, without cutting a strand. The elimination heat has them creating a glamorous hairdo for a red-carpet affair.

12 :02x04 - Do It Yourself

First aired: Jul/16/2008

The barbers are challenged in a game of musical chairs as they rotate from client to client. Later, they must create a hair style in which the clients can recreate at home.

13 :02x05 - It Looks Like a Helmet

First aired: Jul/23/2008

The stylists are challenged to work on surfer dude's hair. Then they tackle the problem of premature balding in women, with the utilization of customized wigs.

14 :02x06 - Hair From Heaven

First aired: Jul/30/2008

Host Jaclyn Smith's Charlies Angels co-star Kate Jackson makes an appearance as a guest judge as the contestants are challenged to reinvent hairstyles from the 70's series. but first, the stylists must must work with hair color.

15 :02x07 - Every Dog Has His Day

First aired: Aug/06/2008

The contestants are challenged to create a haircut for both the owners and their dog. Also, the gang must use only items found in a kitchen cabinet to style hair.