Blow Out is an American reality television series produced by Reveille LLC, Magna Global Entertainment and Shapiro/Grodner Productions which revolves around the construction and launch of Jonathan Salon in Beverly Hills, an upscale Los Angeles hair salon.
The series aired in the USA on Bravo from 8 June, 2004 to 1 September, 2006. There are 21 hour-long episodes in three seasons.
Blow Out premiered in South Africa on DStv's M-Net Series channel on Friday 18 November 2005, at 19h00. See "Seasons" below for seasonal broadcast dates and times.
Season 3 premiered on M-Net Series on Friday 21 November 2008, at 20h00. There are seven episodes in the third and final season.
Repeats
Saturdays: 02h00, 08h00, 14h00
Synopsis
From the creators of The Restaurant comes Blow Out, an unscripted series that follows renowned hairstylist Jonathan Antin on his quest to establish a new salon in chic Beverly Hills and become a prominent player in an already incredibly competitive marketplace.
As a teenager, Antin was inspired to become a stylist by Warren Beatty's role as the sexy, lady-loving George Roundy in the hit film Shampoo. He dropped out of Beverly Hills High to enroll in the Fairfax Beauty Academy, where he quickly landed a job at a trendy Melrose salon.
Like Beatty's character, Antin's smouldering good looks and charisma, combined with his unique fashion sense proved irresistible. Within a few years, he claimed the Melrose salon as his own - garnering a list of celebrity clientele rivaling the best in the business.
Blow Out follows Antin as he embarks on his lifelong dream of unveiling Jonathan Salon in Beverly Hills and establishing a new business catering to the upper echelons of an international beauty clientele.
Financed with his savings, the move could make or break Antin, and viewers will share in his thrills and disappointments as he endures to make his vision a reality.
Also featured in the series is Antin's assistant/protege and handpicked team of talented stylists, colourists and make up artists - all young, trendy, and hungry to make their impact on the beauty world.
Each is a reflection of Antin and his business. Crucial to the success of the salon will be how they work together as well as the business they bring in - and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Given the pressures and personalities, Antin's longstanding policy that the only attitude allowed in the salon is his own, as it's his name on the door, will be put to the test.
Combined with Antin's celebrity and well-heeled clients, Blow Out offers a never before seen look at the demands of operating a Beverly Hills beauty salon.
Blow Out is produced for Bravo by Reveille LLC, Magna Global Entertainment and Shapiro/Grodner Productions.
Seasons
(All seasons aired exclusively on M-Net Series)
Season 1
Premiere: 18 November 2005 | Finale: 23 December 2005 | Fridays, 19h00 | Episodes: 6
Season 2
Premiere: 19 May 2006 | Finale: 7 July 2006 | Fridays, 19h00 | Episodes: 8
Season 3
Premiere: 21 November 2008 | Finale: 2 January 2009 | Fridays, 20h00 | Episodes: 7