BRAVO LENSES NEW PROGRAMMING WITH PICK-UPS FOR THIRD SEASON OF “SHEAR GENIUS”

Network Combs The Nation For Talented Stylists To Compete On “Shear Genius”

NEW YORK - MARCH 5, 2009 - Today, Bravo announced a third season of the hit creative competition series “Shear Genius” The announcement was made by Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Bravo Media.

Bravo’s hair-raising creative competition series “Shear Genius” will be returning for a third season and is seeking the nation’s hottest hairstyling experts. Open calls for stylists interested in competing in the high-stakes hair-cutting competition series will be held in cities across the country starting this week. For more information on casting, go to www.bravotv.com/casting. The series offers a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the competitive and creative world of high-end hairstyling, determining which contestants are a cut above and deserving of the ultimate title of “Shear Genius,” along with the $100,000 grand prize. “Shear Genius” is produced by Reveille for Bravo. Mark Koops, Howard T. Owens and Teri Kennedy serve as executive producers.

“Shear Genius” season three casting calls are as follows:

LOS ANGELES
Sunday, March 15, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sassoon Academy
321 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, Calif. 90401
www.sassoon.com

AUSTIN
Sunday, March 22, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Academy at Austin
15635 Vision Drive. Suite 107, North Austin by Pflugerville, Texas 78660
www.theacademyaustin.com

NASHVILLE
Sunday, March 22, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eyecandy Salon
1201 Villa Place. Suite 103, Nashville, TN 37212
www.eyecandysalon.net

CHICAGO
Sunday, March 29, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Monday, March 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
America’s Beauty Show, McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Ill. 60616
www.americasbeautyshow.com

NEW YORK
Sunday, March 29, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Monday, March 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Michael Angelo’s Wonderland Beauty Parlor
418 W. 13th Street. New York, NY 10014
www.wonderlandbeautyparlor.com

SAN FRANCISCO
Sunday, April 5, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Global Hair and Beauty Expo
Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, Calif. 95814
http://ghbexpo.com/

“Shear Genius” ended its second season on a high note, scoring 1.879 million adults 18-49 and 2.913 million total viewers, marking a series high across all key demos. In its second season, “Shear Genius” was up an impressive 80 percent in adults 18-49 and 91 percent in total viewers versus the season one average.