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Hosted by Golden Globe nominated actress, designer and entrepreneur Jaclyn Smith, the second season of Bravo's "Shear Genius" offers a behind-the-scenes look at the competitive and creative world of high-end hairstyling. Famed celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo and Allure West Coast... more editor Kelly Atterton serve as lead judges on the series. Accomplished stylist Rene Fris serves as the competitors' mentor.

The competitors from all over the country will vie for the ultimate title of "Shear Genius," $100,000 dollars courtesy of Nexxus Salon Hair Care, an apprenticeship with Nexxus and a chance to style hair for an Allure magazine feature. The stylists face two challenges per episode: the short cut challenge, testing technical hairstyling skills, and the elimination challenge, testing creativity and advanced skills. In each episode, host Smith, delivers the news to the chosen winner and loser with input from Atterton and Vo, as well as a lineup of guest judges. Some stylists will get "cut" early and others will "blow away" the competition.

Video: Season Premiere Preview

Video: First Shortcut Challenge

"Shear Genius" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

(Bravo)