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Shear Genius

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Michael Carl, Where to watch: Bravo, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Stylists get snippy in reality-show competition.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Features people who work hard doing what they love. But the competition brings out the worst in some of the stylists, who insult and try to undermine one another.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Some flirting and mild sexual innuendo. One male stylist claims he's "not gay" but flirts heavily with a male salon manager.

  • Language:

    The occasional "f--k" is bleeped; words like "ass" and "bitch" aren't. Name-calling, some derogatory terms.

  • Consumerism:

    The stylists work in the Nexxus salon. In one episode, they go to Michael's craft store, whose sign is clearly displayed.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Stylists toast each other with champagne on their first night in the house.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shear Genius

Parents need to know that -- like many reality-show competitions -- this hairstyling series emphasizes personal conflict. Contestants insult one another in individual interviews, sometimes using derogatory names or curse words. Some face-to-face confrontations get snippy, too, as stylists insult one another's abilities during competitions. Some flirting occurs (sometimes between same-sex pairs), and one male competitor seems confused about his sexuality.

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  • Families can talk about the appeal of conflict-driven reality TV. Would these shows be as entertaining if everyone got along? How much of the conflicts viewers see on TV do you think is manufactured/encouraged by the folks behind the scenes? Do you have to be a certain kind of person to get on a reality TV show? Families can also discuss sportsmanship. Why do you think rules about sportsmanlike behavior exist? What's wrong with playing dirty? Do you think nice people tend to lose competitions more often? Can you think of examples of nice people winning, or mean people losing?
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    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0

    great drama series

    good for kids who like reality tv, without all of the sex and violence

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