LiquidSword wrote:

While your comments are correct in some spots, some of these borderline on being plain nasty. There is a difference between being honest and showing a little bit of tact. Great show and interesting read though.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 1:24 AM

Elaine wrote:

I have been a stylist for over 20 years out here in the Midwest and it unbelievable to me that these are the best stylist, hair
designers, or hairdressers you can find...I have always found the more well rounded and educated you are in every aspect of design the better off you are, these stylists complaining about not knowing color, needing their assistants to help them, and godforbid as the picture in your blog shows putting their comb in their mouth is totally unprofessional. It really shows how far in my opinion training of stylists has gone down if the professionalism shown by these 'professionals is any indication perhaps these stylists were chosen for personality over actual substance but at the very least they should be able to do good hair. It is quite a let down to the profession as a whole if these are the best representatives that could be found. They seem to have an inflated perception of themselves if the believe any of the styles shown last night were anywhere close to the celebrities they were supposed to be imitating. I would have been unhappy if any of those designs would have walked out of my salon. As for consultation with their clients everyday you are confronted with trying to make the customer happy and being realistic in what will work with their hair and how it will look. Learning to say 'no' is one of the hardest but most necessary skills around and again these stylists seemed to have forgotten that part of their training. I understand that this is a competition on and that they are trying to think out of the box or push the envelope and to a degree that is fine, but there must also be balance between doing quality work and keeping it simple enough that the client will be able to maintain it when they get home. No matter how good it may look when the client leaves the salon if they will not be able to work with it or maintain it then the style is not a success, and some of the designs that were done last evening will be a disaster for the client trying to take care of them. I think the judges are great...I hope at some point they will step in and tell the stylists to knock off the antics and do good hair...it seems to me the Top Stylist should be a combination of good design, thinking out of the box and someone who can flat out do hair...so far that has yet to be seen.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 12:05 PM

John wrote:

Smart, funny, and sexy...you've become my newest crush.

The shocked look on your faces as the hair disasters emerge is truly priceless.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 1:29 PM

LORI SMITH wrote:

The celebrity challenge was a disaster! I saw some of the most horrific hair I have yet to see in my life. WOW, If I produced those kinds of results in my salon I would be out of business fast. I did think the top 3 were definatly the best and most well done and professional. Evangaline could have used to get rid of the "something about mary" thing of the top of her models head, but the over all cut and color were good. Tabitha's bob was good but not the same as Victoria Beckams. Not to say that it had to be, that may have been her interpitation. I felt the back was not A-line enough. Could have been crisper. Overall the color was fab.
And last but not least the winner. Great,well placed color, good cut, the hair flowed well and looked healthy and shiny. Well done.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 6:47 PM

michelle wrote:

Even though Ben's model was a beautiful woman, I don't think that Sienna's exact hair cut would have looked right on her face. It seemed to me that Ben's model was extremely pleased with the result! If it was more blond and crop like the photo, the ending result may not be as satisfying for the model. The photo of Sienna was inspriation for the model's idea of what she wanted her hair to be. The photo of the model and Sienna, side by side, was inspiration for the stylist. The result was a fantastic style that not many woman would be able to wear, just like the original photo of Sienna. Bravo Ben!

posted on April 20, 2007 at 2:02 PM

Shannon wrote:

I agree with Elaine. I am too from the mid west, small town middle of Kansas to be exact, and can't believe these stylists. Maybe I should have tryed out for the show myself. My husband wanted me to, but I have seen enough of these reality shows to know that I probley wouldn't have been picked. Not because I can't do it, but I probley wouldn't "stand out" enough for TV. I do everything in the salon, men, women, children, shampooing, cutting, coloring, perms, and styling. Not one person on this show can say that for themselves. they "specialize" in one thing, and not even that great to me. Tabatha is the only one I think can do it all. Lets do a mens clipper cut and see.

posted on April 20, 2007 at 3:40 PM

susan wrote:

Daisys bad comb over bang-thang should have got her pitched in a ditch .

posted on April 22, 2007 at 8:38 AM

Kate wrote:

I totally agree with John -- you've become my newest crush as well.

XO

posted on April 24, 2007 at 12:19 PM

Ryan Brody wrote:

I have to agree with Michael (who could just about say anything and I'd agree, just because he's so gorgeous!) and some of the other post's here. The results from this challenge weren't great by any means. I own a salon in San Francisco (John Brody Salon) and if one of my clients brought in a picture of Carmen and she turned out like Eva, I'd be re-doing her hair the next day. I have yet to see the 'wow' factor from any of the stylists. I'm sure they are good and very talented in their own right. I'm also sure that being in a competition and having the spotlight on you creates pressure too. However, none of them so far has delivered results that are worthy of what the client was actually looking for, despite whether they liked the end result or not.

If you do get picked up for a second season and need/want someone to actually deliver results...look me up!

Ryan Brody

posted on April 25, 2007 at 10:54 AM

Melanie Stolar wrote:

It is so comforting to know that there are other stylists who feel as I do about all the dramatic stylists that you chose for the show. Even though I am from Pittsburgh, I, too, agree with the mid-west ladies. It may be because I have been a stylist for over 22 years, but, I was taught EVERYTHING, from shampooing to roller sets (anyone???), cutting techniques (razor cuts??), etc. The LACK of professionalism is astounidng! Since when do hairstylists "Not do" all aspects of hairstyling??? Especially those who haven't put in their time. People like to throw around the word "confidence" alot in this business. However, let's not confuse confidence with arrogance. There are a few stylists on the show who represent the worst part of being a hairstylist--that, being ATTITUDE. I see their passion for competion--not for the love of their artistry. On a "bitchy scale" Daisy and Tabitha would be on opposite ends, with everyone else inbetween. A note to future hairstylists...do not think for one moment that the more attitude you have--the more clients you will have. No wonder some stylists think they have to charge $650 for a haircut--they probably have less clientele!!! If you truly love what you do--(1) It shows!! and (2) You find yourself saying "I'd do it for free!". You can sprinkle glitter on manure--it's still manure!!! My prediction--Evangeline will win. Go girl!! P.S. Jonathan Antin Rocks!!!

posted on May 2, 2007 at 10:01 PM