First Cut is The Deepest
Hair stylists tend to gossip and lure out secrets from their clients, so here's scoop on the premiere episode of Shear Genius.
The 12 contestants range from quiet, young blondie to loud and proud divo. Their first challenge was to create their signature hair style on a mannequin in an hour. Snooze. The finished products were mostly asymmetrical. Judges Sally Hershberger and the still-gorgeous Jaclyn Smith gave their opinions on each. What we learned through the boring challenge: Dr. Boogie is hysterical, claims to be straight and cuts hair with an electric clipper-- no scissors necessary. Evangelin, the "crazy Italian wife," gets way too emotional while talking about being a stylist, and Lacey can look at a tree and turn it into a haircut. Uh... I'll pass.
The players felt the heat when they learned there would not only be a winner and loser of the challenge, but that everyone in between would be ranked. Women rounded out the bottom three; the quiet, but stylish Tyson won with his modern cut.
Salon Director Rene Fris was introduced and took the lucky dozen to Michael's Art Supply store to stock up for their first elimination challenge: create a hair art masterpiece in two hours. All kinds of things were purchased including feathers, birds of paradise and a treasure box (gasp!). The outrageous styles clearly took creativity, but look painful to actually have attached to your head. Frederick Fekkai guest judged, which totally impressed the contestants. Surpisingly, the pop-open treasure box head, made by the adorable Theodore (he's 22), won the prize. Unfortunately, the cocky "I am success" Paul-Jean, who was sure to be a drama queen, was eliminated. So chip-on-her-shoulder Tabatha might have to take over to provide entertainment with attitude.
In the midst of all of this, the gang moved into their Real World-inspired house (bunk beds and pool table included) and quickly took advantage of the provided alcohol. Disappointingly, nobody got too tipsy, and there doesn't seem to be a hot tub nearby. Shoot. It's early in the game, but Daisy and Tyson seem to be ahead in the race.
Until the next trim....
