Shear Genius Season 3 CASTING START: 3/17/2009 12:00:00 AM CASTING END: 4/6/2009 11:59:59 PM CASTING LOCATION: Selected Cities, AGE REQUIREMENTS: 21 and up ONLY OPEN TO MEMBERS IN: United States This casting has ended. For information on what happens next, check out the End of Casting FAQ's.

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.

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.


VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: Please include all required photos, documents and shoot a video that is a maximum of 10 minutes telling us why you should be selected as a participant on Shear Genius 3. Be as creative as you can! Make sure to highlight your personality.


LIVE AUDITIONS

Open calls for stylists interested in competing in the high-stakes hair-cutting competition series will be held in cities across the country starting in March.

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/

ITEMS TO BRING: YOU MUST BRING THE 8 ITEMS LISTED BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED.

1. Please bring A MANNEQUIN HEAD (WITH HAIR) and MANNEQUIN STAND, along with your SHEARS, WATER BOTTLE and anything else you need to show us you cutting a graduated bob. We want to get an idea of your cutting techniques and what sets you apart from the other hair stylists applying. Please bring your skill and imagination!
2. Your completed and signed application (click here)
   
3. Your completed and signed Certification of Veracity (click here)
4. Your Portfolio
5. A photocopy of your Cosmetology License (if required)
6. A recent work resume
7. A recent, clear photo of yourself
8. A photocopy of your Driver's License or government issued Photo ID