Thanks to all of you who recapped the show and worked so hard to make us laugh this season!
Kiss and Make-up
Snicks
Eric 3000
Cliff
David Dust
and Tom and Lorenzo
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Recapalooza!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
When Reality Worlds Collide
On Wednesday, Laura K and I went to New York to attend the Shear Genius finale viewing party, sponsored by Nexxus. Upon arrival at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, Laura K spotted Charlie, his sister Kelly, and Daniel in the lobby, and they were nice enough to pose for some photos.
Before the party, we met up with Project Runway's Malan Breton and model Amanda Fields to have dinner at Top Chef season one winner Harold Dieterle's restaurant, Perilla. On our way out the door, we ran into finalist Nicole, posing here with her friend, Matt who came up from Texas to cheer for her. She was tiny and completely adorable.
Dinner was fantastic, and I enjoyed meeting Ms. Fields for the first time. Here are our dinner companions posing on the red carpet at the party.
The party started at 8PM with flashbulbs, as photographers flooded the red carpet area with lights to capture the stylists. Jaclyn and Rene were also in attendance. They are both as utterly gorgeous in real life as they are on the show. More so, actually. 
Rene and Jaclyn pose with Nicole, Dee, and Charlie.
Other stylists in attendance were Glenn, Gail, and Daniel. The gals were just plain stunning in the flesh. Gaw-juss!
After the initial red carpet photography, the stylists were allowed to mingle with the guests and Bravo shot mini interview videos (which will pop up on BSG sometime later). Then came a surprise Short Cut challenge in which the three finalists cut the hair of women who were making a donation to Locks of Love, a charity that creates wigs for children suffering from long term medical hair loss. 
Here we see Jaclyn Smith, Nexxus Editorial Director Roy Teeluck and President of Locks of Love Madonna Coffman during the judging.
At 10 PM we were ushered into the hotel's theatre to watch the finale broadcast. The stylists sat in the front row, with the rest of us in the seats behind them. Everyone cheered and clapped during the broadcast, and it was probably the most fun I had watching TV in a long time. However, it did feel pretty weird not to be taking notes. Fellow blogger in attendance David Dust expressed the same sentiment.
After the broadcast, Dee was presented with a giant check and there were more photos taken plus interviews. At that point, the guests took the opportunity to thank their hosts and leave the event, as did Malan, Amanda, David, Laura, and I. What a fun party it had been!
Friday, August 29, 2008
More Finale Fun!
Here are some interview videos with the Shear Genius finalists. First up is our big winner, Dee!
View party interviews with Charlie and Nicole here.
From the Mailbag
There are interviews with and articles on Shear Genius winner Dee popping up all over the place on the 'net!
Here's one on the New York Post's Pop Wrap blog.
One with ET Online...
...Pop.nography...
...Reality TV world...
Another interview with Dee at BuddyTV.
Here's a short one with OK! Magazine.
A recap at Seacoast Online
And great news for Bravo as the finale scored big in the ratings!
Finale Party Video
Take a gander at some of the fun during the Shear Genius finale viewing party! If you look real close, you can see Laura K in the background of some scenes, in a green blouse.
Dee is Shear Genius!!
Dee - you have been so consistent all season, producing top-notch color and cuts. You obviously have a strong a love of the craft - and tons of talent. We here at Blogging Shear Genius are so happy and proud of you for your achievement. Many many congratulations to you!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Poll - Episode 10 - Your Turn to be the Judge
Top row - Charlie; Middle Row - Dee; Bottom Row - Nicole
Photos courtesy of Bravo. Click on the picture for a larger view.
Photos courtesy of Bravo. Click on the picture for a larger view.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Reactions to the Finale
Seasion 2 comes to a dramatic conclusion as the Season 2 champ is crowned. Post your reactions to the Finale here.
Finale Party!
This is it Shear Genius fans! Tonight Charlie, Dee and Nicole go head to head to head as they battle it out for $100,ooo, a Nexxus apprenticeship and a feature in Allure Magazine. Join us in te BPR salon as we watch along and find out who's work is Shear Genius! Who will it be??
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Horrible Hair Story Contest
Ok - we couldn't pick just three entries in our Horrible Hair Story contest, so we chose four...and now it's your turn to vote for your favorite.
Click here for story #1.
Click here for story #2.
Click here for story #3.
Click here for story #4.
After you've read the stories, cast your vote! The winner will receive a grab bag of Shear Genius goodies including a magazine signed by the stylists and a T-shirt from Oshun!
BSG Interview with Daniel Lewis
Daniel Lewis has an enthusiasm and lust for life that is just plain infectious, as evidenced by his answers to a couple of Blogging Shear Genius' questions....
BSG: How frustrating was it that you couldn't work on your Mom's hair in the Surprise challenge?
DL: It was not at all frustrating. I am so busy at the salon I am usually not the one doing it anyway and I knew she was in good hands with Charlie. Although the plane barely hit the ground in Dallas before she had a full head of foils.
BSG: Who was your favorite guest judge and why?
DL: My favorite guest judges were Alison Sweeney (I have grown up with her on Days of Our Lives) and Robert Hallowell. They both spent the most “get to know you” time with us after their challenges and both seemed truly honored to be there. Jose was pretty great too and I was not expecting that at all.
Click here to continue reading.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Three Stylists Left!
In our first poll of the season, we asked who you thought would be the top three finalists. You chose Daniel, Glenn, and Nicole. One of them will indeed compete in the finale this Wednesday, August 27th - but will Nicole win? Or will Charlie or Dee take the prize?
Poll Results for Episode 9
Our poll results are in for Episode 9 and you gave us your opinions. In our "Who Should Have Won" poll, you agreed with the judges that Charlie should have won. In the "Who Should Have Been Cut" poll, you disagreed with the judges and thought that Dee should have made her final cut.
You can click on each of the pictures to see how you voted.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
From the Mailbag
Recapalooza!
TLo is quite upset at Daniel's cut this week.
Cliff tries a wrasslin' theme this week.
Eric 3000 manages to eke out a recap despite his cold.
Kiss and Make-Up is fatigued.
and Snicks thought a certain photographer was hard to please.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
More Tabatha in the News
Here's a review of Tabatha's Salon Takeover from the LA Times...
and one from the NY Times.
Another from Newsday.
And here's an article from the New York Daily News.
Finally, the Deseret News in Salt Lake City is confusing Tabatha with the late Leona Helmsley.
Nexxus Insider Tip
Shear Genius 2: Episode 9
“Seeing Double”
Insider Tips for Getting the Winning Look
“Seeing Double”
Insider Tips for Getting the Winning Look
Nexxus® Salon Hair Care, makers of salon-proven and genius approved hair care products, is back as the stylists choice to win on the second season of BRAVO’s reality competition series, “Shear Genius.” Nexxus Editorial Director Roy Teeluck shows that with the right products and a few simple steps anyone can achieve genius, just-from-the-salon-style at home.
Recap of Show
Stakes were high at this week’s short cut challenge, with the winner guaranteed a spot in the finale. Jaclyn's own stylist Jose Eber joined the contestants to judge their ability to successfully consult with their clients and give them a style that represents their own character. The challenge grew more laborious midway through when each stylist realized that their clients each had an identical twin who also needed a unique cut. For highlighting her client’s personalities with unique colors and shapes for each twin, Nicole received immunity from elimination.
For the first time this season, that elimination challenge did not culminate in a hair show. The contestants had to style for a photo shoot by fashion photographer Michael Grecco, each of them conceptualizing and executing an avant-garde look inspired by one of the four seasons. The challenge demanded they be on set throughout the shoot, working with the hair as the photographer requested. Charlie was praised by the judges for his style's impeccable shape, and he won for the fourth time this season. No one was quite as thrilled with Dee or Daniel’s work, but it was Daniel’s misuse of product and failure to style hair with the camera in mind that lost him his seat in the final three.
This week’s “how to get the look” from Roy
Avant-garde hairstyles are great for photo shoots and the runway, but don’t always translate to everyday. For a more wearable look that’s still edgy, try a tousled approach with a few fun accessories.- Shampoo and condition with products that help to boost volume. Try Nexxus Nexxus Diametress Shampoo and Nexxus Sublime Volume Conditioner.
- To hold and maintain curl, apply Nexxus Alluring Curls to wet hair. Wrap different sized sections of hair around Velcro rollers to create a unique texture.
- Apply heat with a blow-dryer until hair is dry. Allow locks to cool and remove rollers.
- Use a curling iron randomly all over head to add in a few defined curls.
- Take various sized sections of hair and pin on top of head with bobbi pins. Don’t worry if your updo is not “perfect.” The beauty in this look actually comes from the quirky mistakes.
- Go back through hair and pull out few tendrils for added softness and dimension.
- Spray with a light hold hair spray, like Nexxus Comb Thru, to help maintain the structure of the style.
- Insert a flirty accessory, like a fresh flower, and your look is complete.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Horrible Hair Story
Here's an entry from our Horrible Hair Story Contest:
"It was the 1960s and all the girlfriends of the Beatles along with Twiggy and all the models in all the magazines had straight hair. My cousin, Evelyn, to whom I looked up and envied, had thick STRAIGHT hair. I had very thick, very curly, very frizzy hair. I went to a hair salon for the OPPOSITE treatment: to get my hair straightened. In those days hair straightening solution contained depilatory.
"Need I say more?"
We've extended the deadline for our contest to Tuesday, August 26th at noon Eastern so you still have a chance to get your story in and win a great prize!
From the Mailbag
Did you watch Tabatha's Salon Takeover last night? What did you think? There's an interview with Tabatha at AfterEllen.
There's a cute pic of Daniel Lewis with a short blurb here.
And, there's an interview with Paulo Candido here and one with finalist Charlie Price here.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Poll - Episode 9 - Your Turn to Be the Judge
(From upper left; Charlie, Daniel; row 2: Dee, Nicole.)
We saw the hair that the stylists created and now it is your turn to weigh in on the results. This week you get to be the judges.
Voting is closed. Click here to see the results.
Congratulations, Charlie!
Charlie - this was your fourth Elimination Challenge victory - can you go all the way? Can this man be stopped?!
You were determined to make your hair avant garde because you knew that would be an important factor in judging. Although it seemed like the judges might not have been happy, they soon changed their tune and gave you the kudos you deserved for your seasonal styling. Congratulations once again.
Note: Only positive comments on this post, please! Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.
BSG Love to Daniel
Daniel, from the first cut, it looked like you would be in the Final Three and go to the finale; it's quite surprising to see that you made it only to the penultimate episode.
The judges did not like your styling and they did not think it was avant garde enough, although we know you did what you thought worked best based on the instructions you were given before the shoot.
You are a gentleman with true charm and a passion for what you do and we are sorry to see you go.
Note: Only positive comments on this post, please! Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Reactions to Episode 9
The stylists were all asked to step out of the salon and into an avante-garde photo shoot. Were they able to make the transition successfully? Post your reactions to Episode 9 here.
Episode 9 Party!
Just one more cut before the finale - it's really getting exciting now! The BSG Salon is now open so come on in and watch to see who survives. Nicole? Charlie? Dee? Daniel? Let's shake it!
From the Mailbag
Mara Davis interviews Jaclyn Smith
Mark H. passed along this tidbit that he found on the Locks of Love Web site.Calling LOL Donors!
Veddy interesting! If anybody participates in this, please do let us know!
Seeking women between the ages of 18-40 willing to donate their hair (10 inches or more) and participate in a live haircutting challenge as part of the Nexxus finale event for BRAVO’s hit reality show “Shear Genius”. Candidates should be available on the evening of Wednesday, August 27, live in the NY area and be willing to appear on camera. Hair will be cut and styled by “Shear Genius” finalists."
TGIW!
Tonight's episode is the last before the finale - who will be cut? Which stylists will be the Final Three and go on to battle head-to-head-to-head (literally) for the title of Shear Genius?
Avant Garde photo shoots - hmmm...who will excel at that challenge? Tune in to Bravo at 10pm to find out!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Are You Ready...
...for Tabatha's Salon Takeover, coming this Thursday? She's being compared to Gordon Ramsay, but I'm not sure if that's a compliment.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming show? Will you be watching?
In the meantime, check out the styles Tabs created during her stint on the first season of Shear Genius.
Interview with Paulo Candido
Paulo Candido took some time to answer a few questions for us here at Blogging Shear Genius....
BSG: Who was your favorite stylists on the show? Do you stay in touch with anyone?
PC: On the show I got really close to Nicole, even though I pretty much got along with everyone. My plan was to stay as neutral as possible and not get caught up in all the bullshit drama. After the show, I have gotten really close to Glenn, Nekisa, Meredith, Daniel, and Matt. Everyone on the show was pretty cool, yes even Charlie!
BSG: Name three people who were most influential in your career.
PC: The 3 people that have really influenced me throughout my career are Irvine and Louise Rusk, inventors of the cutting methods I have used now for 18 years and Tatjanna Czypionka who is the Technical Director for Rusk.
Click here to continue.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Contest Reminder!
You still have time to enter our Horrible Hair story contest. Here's one from our own Laura K to inspire you.
My First Perm
About twenty years ago I was a young mom in a neighborhood of young moms and one of my friends, Nancy, had beautiful long shiny thick dark brown hair. I had long brown hair too, but mine was rather ordinary.
One day I arrived at her door with my kids in tow for a play date and Nancy's hair looked more gorgeous than usual. She told me that she had gotten a "Spiral Perm" from "Lori" at the neighborhood salon.
I had never in my life had a perm, or color or any sort of treatment on my hair. I had virgin hair. But I wanted it to look like Nancy's so I made the appointment with Lori.
Cue music of doom.
The first thing I learned was that even though the salon rate for a perm was $45 - for me (because of the length) - I would pay not double... but TRIPLE the stated price. That was a lot of money but I wanted that luxurious curly sexy hair....
So I agreed and Lori began to set my hair in those plastic perm rollers. It took a LOT of rollers. She was borrowing them from other stylists. When she finished rolling everything, my head was gigantic and the rollers were heavy. She squirted on more of the smelly solution and put a plastic cap over the whole thing, but it wouldn't fit over all of the rollers. I'll pause while you try to imagine this. Some of them stuck out around the edges of the cap.
Then she put me underneath a lamp or a heater or something (can't exactly remember) and I waited...expecting a miracle.
After some time, she came over to "check on me" and when she went to unroll one of the curlers, it came off in her hand. WITH THE HAIR still in it....This happened to be right in the front of my forehead a little off-center.
I'm thinking "this probably isn't supposed to happen."
She removed the cap and squirted on something called "neutralizer" while calling on her fellow stylists to assist...very casually, as if perhaps she is overbooked and just trying to finish more quickly. They turn me away from the mirror and there are about four stylists, squirting and unrolling the curlers telling me to "close my eyes" because the solution might sting. Someone asked my to hold a towel over my face.... Very sneaky...
But this did not prevent me from seeing several of the rollers full of hair - broken off at the roots - in the basket with the rest.
So, Lori is still trying to behave as if nothing is wrong and I am still expecting to see these gorgeous long spiral curls.
She fluffs and dries and puffs and styles and you know, my hair was thick enough that the missing hanks of hair were not obvious... at first. She was very clever with the styling.
I went home with lovely long curls. No apologies. No one admitting that anything had gone wrong.
I was young and shy and I had no real salon experience. As a girl, my mom usually trimmed my hair I was completely intimidated. I never said a word.
Of course as my hair grew out it was obvious that something was wrong. I had about a two-inch wide section of hair over my left eye that sort of looked like a child's scissor experiment. It took about a year for it to grow out long enough to tuck behind my ear. I also had a cowlick that popped up if I parted my hair a certain way. Every once in a while I will see a photo of myself from that time and see the stupid reminder of my vanity.
It was a very long time before I went to a hair salon again.
Poll Results for Episode 8
Our poll results are in for Episode 8 and you gave us your opinions. In our "Who Should Have Won" poll, you agreed with the judges that Charlie should have won. In the "Who Should Have Been Cut" poll, you disagreed with the judges and thought that Nicole should have made her final cut.
You can click on each of the pictures to see how you voted.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Recapalooza!
Eric 3000 spots a connection between Rene and Michael Kors.
Snicks is falling in love with Rene a little more every week.
Cliff thinks Rene's now absorbing all light.
theminx wonders about that new tan, too.
TLo didn't even seem to notice.
On the other hand, Lydia, of Kiss and Make-Up has some really sharp eyes.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
BSG Interview with Nekisa
The lovely Nekisa answered a few questions for BSG. A couple of them might just surprise you.
BSG: How did you feel being in the bottom 2 or 3 so often during the competition? Was it discouraging?
NB: I was shocked to be in the bottom because it's an unfamiliar place for me. I do realize that the show was just a "game" and not based on real salon scenarios. Even so, looking back I would have liked to have been more relaxed and allow my talents to shine through.
BSG: Did Charlie pick on you as much as the editing made it seem?
NB: Charlie and I wanted to make it on the "Soup". I LOVE Joel McHale! But as far as Charlie and his comments about my anatomy go, his breasts are just as big as mine!
Click here to read more.
Nexxus Insider Tip
Shear Genius 2: Episode 8
“Surprise!”
Insider Tips for Getting the Winning Look
Nexxus® Salon Hair Care, makers of salon-proven and genius approved hair care products, is back as the stylists choice to win on the second season of BRAVO’s reality competition series, “Shear Genius.” Nexxus Editorial Director Roy Teeluck shows that with the right products and a few simple steps anyone can achieve genius, just-from-the-salon-style at home.
Recap of Show
“American Idol” stylist Dean Banowetz joined the five remaining contestants for this week’s short cut challenge. Among the likes of Ryan Seacrest and Sanjaya, he also styles his 75 nieces and nephews—which helped him judge how well the stylists performed with their first grade clientele. They each had thirty minutes to cut and style the hair of a very particular and adorable six-year-old. Banowetz approved of most everyone but was a little concerned with Paulo’s unstable curls and Dee’s sloppy bangs. Daniel won for giving his client exactly what she wanted, a youthful version of Jaclyn’s long, brown curls.
At the elimination, the stylists were delighted to be joined by their family members acting as clients. Daniel’s earlier win gave him the advantage of matching up the group’s mothers, sisters and cousins with the stylists to give each woman a new look. The stylists tried hard to focus on their clients while keeping an eye on what was happening to their loved ones’ hair. Dee, Charlie and Daniel made up the top three, and Charlie was announced the winner for giving Daniel’s mom a short, blonde Sharon Stone look. Nicole and Paulo were the judges’ least favorite, and Paulo was sent home. The judges felt they’d seen this choppy cut from him one too many times, and since it really didn’t work with his client’s hair texture, his time was up.
This week’s “how to get the look” from Roy
Don’t get stuck in a mom-hair rut! Sometimes a bit of color and a new shape can make a big difference.
For more from Roy Teeluck and to learn about “Shear Genius Season 2,” visit www.nexxus.com
Tune in to see Nexxus and Roy Teeluck on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST on BRAVO.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Who Will Be the Fan Favorite?
Fan Favorite voting is open now! Go to Bravotv.com and cast your vote for your favorite stylist. The top vote getter will receive $10,000. And when you vote, you enter yourself for a chance to win a cut and style by the Shear Genius Season Two winner.
Voting is open until midnight on August 21st.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
BSG Love for Paulo
Paulo - it's hard to see you go! But the judges did not care for your styling of Charlie's sister; they thought it did not work for the natural texture of her hair.
But...you were adorable with your first grader in the Short Cut challenge. You're an excellent stylist with a strong vision and we know you have many happy customers.
Note: Only positive comments on this post, please! Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.
Congratulations, Charlie!
Chalk another win up for Charlie! You did a great job on creating a new style for Daniel's lovely Mom. The color was truly wonderful and flattering, and although it wasn't as high as she was used to, she seemed very happy with it.
Another happy customer was your first grader in the Short Cut challenge. How cute was she?!
Note: Only positive comments on this post, please! Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.
Poll - Episode 8 - Your Turn to Be the Judge
Click to enlarge. From left to right: Charlie, Daniel, Dee, Nicole, Paolo.
We saw the hair that the stylists created and now it is your turn to weigh in on the results. This week you get to be Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Kelly Atterton, and David Babaii.
Voting is closed.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Reactions to Episode 8
Only one more episode to go before the finale! Post your reactions to episode 8 here.
Episode 8 Party!
The episode 8 preview shows the stylists doing their best impressions of their fallen comrades - but nothing on the challenges to come. (BTW - great gams, Charlie!) So come watch along with us tonight and we'll find out together!
TGIW!
It's Wednesday again and time for yet another exciting episode of Shear Genius! :::cue suspenseful music::: There are only five stylists left, and only three can be part of the final um...three. For some reason, that makes me sad. Ok - it's because I've become attached to folks. [sigh]
Tbone is taking a wee vacation. I know! The nerve. ;) So...we are looking for a guest host for the play-by-play tonight. Please let us know if you can help. The party room will open at 10 PM Eastern, right after Project Runway.
Contest!
Have you had a truly horrible hair experience? A cut or color that made you want to cry? One that can only be described as "shear madness?" Tell us your tale of woe, or submit a photo of your disastrous 'do, and you can win a grab bag of Shear Genius goodies including a magazine signed by the stylists and a T-shirt from Oshun!
Please send your entries to us via e-mail only by no later than Tuesday, August 19th. We'll choose our three favorites and post them here; you'll vote to decide the winner.
Thanks Trish for this great prize package!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
From the Mailbag
Nekisa will be the featured guest on Blogtalkradio this Thursday 8/14 at 11PM EST/10PM CST.
After a chat with the Shear Genius judge, Greg Hernandez is now a big fan of Kim Vo.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Poll Results for Episode 7
Our poll results are in for Episode 7 and you gave us your opinions. In our "Who Should Have Won" poll, you agreed with the judges that Dee should have won. In the "Who Should Have Been Cut" poll, again you agreed with the judges and thought that Nekisa should have made her final cut.
You can click on each of the pictures to see how you voted.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Recapalooza!
David Dust lends his observations of this week's b****-a-thon.
theminx demonstrates how the increasing b****iness is contageous.
Eric 3000 wonders why Charlie seems to be butting into every conversation.
Kiss and Make-Up wonders if she accidentally put on some other reality show by accident....
TLo thought it was Riverdance.
And keep checking on Cliffdvr because he swears a Shear Genius post is going up soon (in the meantime, enjoy his very funny Project Runway recap).
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Nexxus Insider Tip
Shear Genius 2: Episode 7
“Every Dog Has Its Day”
Insider Tips for Getting the Winning Look
Nexxus® Salon Hair Care, makers of salon-proven and genius approved hair care products, is back as the stylists choice to win on the second season of BRAVO’s reality competition series, “Shear Genius.” Nexxus Editorial Director Roy Teeluck shows that with the right products and a few simple steps anyone can achieve genius, just-from-the-salon-style at home. “Every Dog Has Its Day”
Insider Tips for Getting the Winning Look
Recap of Show
During this week’s shortcut challenge, contestants weren’t allowed to use their much-loved hairspray or any conventional product when styling their clients’ hair. “Kitchen beautician” Robert Hallowell joined them with a table full of food and other organics that they had to use instead. Stylists applied molasses, salt, eggs, peanut butter and mustard to sculpt and style some extreme looks, and Robert rewarded Paulo for making the best use of the unconventional products. Nicole was his least favorite for lacking any confidence in her shapeless ‘do.
The contestants then met up with a group of canine clients in the park, where they found out that dog grooming was the task of the day. They had to style their new four-legged friends and give each dog’s owner a coordinating look. Daniel and Dee scored highest, with Dee’s perfect match between dog and owner leaving no question about her style’s inspiration. Charlie, Nekisa and Paulo didn’t fare as well. Charlie was scolded for not taking an interest in the challenge, but it was Nekisa who got the boot after hovering near the bottom for several weeks. No one saw a connection between the dog and its owner.
This week’s “how to get the look” from Roy
A dog is a woman’s best friend! For a pooch inspired look that pops, don’t try for a literal take on your doggie’s duds. Instead, take one key feature and play on that.- Shampoo and condition with strengthening products that will provide extra nutrients and sheen. Try Nexxus Botanoil Shampoo and Nexxus KERApHIX Conditioner.
- For added texture on fine hair, apply Nexxus VersaStyler all over locks. Use a blow-dryer and large round brush to dry hair completely.
- Apply a sculpting gel, like Nexxus Exxtra Gel, to the top-back section of hair to add spiky texture and definition.
- Finish look by spraying entire head with a strong-hold hairspray, like Nexxus Maxximum.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Poll - Episode 7 - Your Turn to Be the Judge
Top from left to right: Daniel, Dee, Charlie. Bottom: Nekisa, Nicole, Paulo
We saw the hair that the stylists created and now it is your turn to weigh in on the results. This week you get to be Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Kelly Atterton, and Jennifer McCarthy.
Polling is closed. Please click here to see the results.
Congratulations, Dee!
Dee, congrats are definitely in order! You pulled off a very well-executed style for your client that matched her doggie in this difficult challenge. Kudos to you!
Note: Only positive comments on this post, please! Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.
BSG Love to Nekisa
Nekisa, the judges were not happy with the way you styled your client's hair and thought that it did not match that of the client's pup. It's been a long seven weeks for you, and you certainly deserve a lot of credit for your perseverance.
Note: Only positive comments on this post, please! Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Episode 7 Party!
After last week's shocking elimination, who knows where the scissors will land this week on Shear Genius. Come watch along with us as we follow the fates of Charlie, Daniel, Dee, Nekisa, Nicole and Paulo.
Jaclyn was not at all happy with our stylists in last week's challenge, will they be able to step it up? Come on in, the BSG Salon is open for business!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
BSG Interview with Glenn Mitchell
BSG: What a shock! Do you think you deserved to be cut in this challenge?
GM: Well I assume you have seen my exit interview by now, but just in case... No, I didn't feel like I should have been cut from the competition. During the judging process, they seemed to like my work more then others work on that particular day. I also felt like if the group as a whole didn't perform well, then maybe the restrictions placed on us were a bit too unrealistic. It takes me back to college, where if an entire class failed a test then the professor realized the format of the test was not what it should be and we usually got a "mulligan" or the test was just dumped all together. So if the is no winner how can there be a real loser?
Monday, August 4, 2008
Bald is Beautiful
Gail Soifer's model in the wig challenge, Mary, has posted a video on YouTube in which she speaks about her alopecia and alternatives to wearing a wig.
Poll Results for Episode 6
Our poll results are in for Episode 6 and you told us your opinions. In our "Who Should Have Won" poll, you mostly agreed with the judges that there was no clear winner, but Paulo edged out a win by a very small margin. In the "Who Should Have Been Cut" poll, the vast majority of voters disagreed with the judges and thought that Nekisa should have made her final cut.
You can click on each of the pictures to see how you voted.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Recapalooza!
Kiss and Make-up thinks this episode could have been a tribute to Logan's Run.
Eric 3000 doesn't care if Charlie's ego is bigger than Nekisa's boobs.
Tom & Lorenzo saw a sea of awful.
Cliffdvr has the stylists dancing for joy. Or is that dismay?
and theminx loved the between-challenge squabbling.
From the Mailbag
The Frisco Enterprise has a nice article on Daniel.
“It’s weird to turn the TV on and just hear myself in the background when I am fixing cereal or something. People recognize me way more than I thought that they would. I was in Vegas two weekends ago and there it happened more than anywhere else, [like] people stopping for pictures. You just don’t think so many people are watching this one show,” he says.
We are watching, Daniel!
Photo courtesy Frisco Enterprise
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Nexxus Insider Tip
Shear Genius 2: Episode 6
“Hair from Heaven”
Insider Tips for Getting the Winning Look
Insider Tips for Getting the Winning Look
Nexxus Salon Hair Care, makers of salon-proven and genius approved hair care products, is back as the stylists choice to win on the second season of BRAVO’s reality competition series, “Shear Genius.” Nexxus Editorial Director Roy Teeluck shows that with the right products and a few simple steps anyone can achieve genius, just-from-the-salon-style at home.
Recap of Show
This week Kim Vo joined the stylists for their short cut challenge, which was all about color. Each contestant was paired with a client who was looking for a dramatic new style. Each new look was then judged by how extreme of a transformation it was. After a generous four-hour window, Kim surveyed the vibrant ‘dos. Paulo and Nekisa came up short for not showing any dramatic difference, while Dee and Charlie were praised for their dynamic use of color. Charlie won immunity in the elimination for once again pushing the envelope. Instead of competing in the final challenge, he supervised the partnered stylists.
In the elimination challenge the stylists were assigned to work in pairs. Each duo was charged with styling three women to look like one of each of the original Charlie’s Angels. Stylists needed to reinvent the ‘70s looks of host Jaclyn Smith, Farrah Fawcett and guest judge Kate Jackson. The judges weren’t pleased with the outcome. After short deliberation, they decided there was no winner for this week. None of the clients looked edgy, daring or fresh. Glenn and Nekisa fared the worst in the judges’ eyes, but it was Glenn’s stiff, matronly take on Jaclyn’s look that sent her packing.
This week’s “how to get the look” from Roy
Sometimes you really can’t improve on the original! For a modern take on this angel’s heavenly look, make sure you build body and movement into your style.- Start style in the shower with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Try Nexxus Therappe and Nexxus Humectress for added shine.
- Apply a body boosting mousse, like Nexxus Mousse Plus all over.
- Create a center part and blow-dry hair using a large, round brush to help add volume and movement. Curl the ends around the brush and hold the dryer over top for a few seconds; this will help set the wave.
- After blow drying, flip hair upside down and tousle locks with your fingers to help separate and loosen the structure of your style.
- Finish look by spraying entire head with a light-hold hairspray, like Nexxus 360˚ Volume.
Friday, August 1, 2008
More From Meredith
Dear Meredith,
Wow, that is really red! What were you thinking?
Wondering...
Laura K
Hi LK,
Welllllll, The young lady in question, lets call her "Jessica Rabbit." I consulted with her and gave her the option on brown, red or blonde. Keeping in mind the challange was to be a "dramatic change."
She had green eyes with gold and copper flecks- that is what one calls color harmony and is how I personalized color. Jessica, an ACTRESS told me she probably would get more jobs red because she had been red before and had more bookings.
Had I been doing hair for a TV monitor and HD TV-- rather than the CLIENT the choices would have been different all across the board. The judges were not fond of curly or textured hair because it doesn't transfer over camera that well. Perhaps if I flat ironed them all they would have been more enjoyable---Whatever.. Plus, everyone knows that makeup and eyebrows are key to a makeover and there was none of that goin on...Any way you look at it- this was a corrective color she had baaaannnndddssssss of color and had to be done one color or another.
And then the elimination challenge... Another curly redhead... Just your luck. 
Ahh the elimination challenge. In the salon I would normally cut first and then color. I started coloring another corrective color first. I guess because I wanted the color to be perfect this time and did not want to be in the bottom. So, after the color came off I never went back in the release the color in the front..there was so much going on that my ADD was in overload!! I forgot to finish the front.
That being said, In hindsight, (no pun intended) the blindfold challenge was the easiest for me because I could focus on one thing!!!! If you replay the tapes you will find that the model's hair was stuck under her collar and he was referring to her natural texture looking like a squid. He is the only one here looking like a squid. Oopps sorry...
Thanks for helping me have a voice-
PS There was so much crying in last week's episode I thought I was watching a soap! PPS - I never cried maybe that would have helped!!!
Thanks Meredith - please keep in touch!
BSG Interview with Gail Soifer
Gail wigged out a bit in the last episode...well, a wig got her cut from the competition. BSG recently asked her a few questions about the show and life as a stylist.
BSG: So what were those wigs you used in Episode 5 made from? Were they difficult to style?
GS: the wigs were made from human hair. they were very difficult to style because they were very thick and bulky. they were made to be kept long and for clients wanting very full hair styles, not those used to having little to no hair.
BSG: What was the best part of your experience on Shear Genius?
GS: the best part of the experience has been meeting the cast and judges. everyone comes from such diverse backgrounds and it is such a pleasure to learn from each of them.
Click here to read the rest of the interview.
From the Mailbag
The Rocky Mountain News has an article on Charlie.
Kim Vo has an interesting cure for hair turned green by spending too much time in the pool...
...and Persianesque says watch out for Nekisa's Persian fire!
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