Por Um Fio is a Brazilian reality television show, which premiered September 24, 2010 with the season finale airing December 10, 2010 on the GNT television cable channel. It is the Brazilian version of Bravo's reality competition for hair stylists, Shear Genius. The show is presented by actress Juliana Paes, who also serves as head judge. Ricardo dos Anjos and Wanda Alves are also part of the judging panel. Hair stylist Tiago Parente is the contestant's mentor. There were twelve contestants competing for the grand prize, which was R$50,000 and a beauty editorial in the Brazilian edition of Marie Claire. Gabriela Gusso was declared the winner, placing Andrew Jackson in second and André Ramos in third. Production Cast Casting and production started in early 2010. Applications were due by June 2010 until July, 2010. Ultimately, twelve contestants were chosen by the producers to participate the show in August 2010. Guests In mid-August it was announced that Brazilian Marie Claire editor Monica Serino, TV presenter Sabrina Sato and actresses Carolina Ferraz and Sthefany Brito, will be guest judges during the season. Filming Filming started early-August, 2010 in Vila Mariana, São Paulo and run for approximately three weeks. Contestants The cast list was unveiled on Friday, August 20, 2010. (ages stated at time of contest) Elimination Chart Key The stylist won the competition. The stylist won elimination challenge. The stylist was top three of the week. The stylist was in the bottom three and was saved first. The stylist was in the bottom three and was saved last. The stylist was eliminated. Episodes Summaries Print Personal Style First Air Date: Sep 24, 2010 WINNER: Marcelo CUT: Andrew Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Wanderley Nunes A New Genus First Air Date: Oct 01, 2010 WINNER: Mariana CUT: Tide Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Paulo Ricardo Blondes Become Super-Blondes First Air Date: Oct 08, 2010 WINNER: Neiva CUT: Leandro Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Mariana Weickert Ten Years Younger First Air Date: Oct 15, 2010 WINNER: Neiva CUT: Mariana Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Regina Martelli Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads First Air Date: Oct 22, 2010 WINNER: Angela CUT: Lucas, Mariana, Tide Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Luciana Alvarez Shampoo Ad First Air Date: Oct 29, 2010 WINNER: Gabriela CUT: Neiva Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves,