Mondi wrote:

so many obvious mistakes on color alone. more than one of the models had hot roots and much darker at the ends. looks so unnatural! and what was that thing on "Halle Berry"'s head? something about mary moment?

posted on April 18, 2007 at 11:17 PM

pnutbud wrote:

I knew Tabatha would kick butt tonight! Yes! A competition that applies to the average person, color and cut! Well, I can speak from experience, my girl Tabatha has been cutting and coloring my hair for 15 years! Because of her I have been literally stopped in the streets of NYC and asked, "who does your hair?' And please for the love of God, I can't take all these posts from people that are trashing her from watching only 1 episode like they know her. She is the most professional, honest and respectful person that ANYONE would want to touch their hair!

posted on April 18, 2007 at 11:18 PM

P. Grant wrote:

I would love to see the stylist do ethnic hair, specifically Africian American hair textures. I live in a small town and I have the hardiest time finding some who can do my hair. As a shear genuis should be able to syle anyone's hair.

posted on April 18, 2007 at 11:30 PM

geri reno wrote:

i met tabitha as a stylist a few years ago.and it is quite cooincidental to see her on television with sally as a judge.. the first time i met tabitha, i brought in a picture of sallys famous meg ryan haircut(the long disconnected version from the movie kate & leopold) she cut my hair to perfection as in the photo and i believe she is extremely talented and completely deserving of winning this show. i believe her expertise is on par with the current top industry hair professionals.
she is delightfully interesting to speak with and concentrates intently on your look, what you are asking for .. and always delivers 100 percent what is asked for.

posted on April 18, 2007 at 11:32 PM

matt wrote:

I think Tabitha held back this week because she thinks that you guys want to see commercial work. She is really much edgier!(like her first cut)

posted on April 19, 2007 at 12:21 AM

Sherri wrote:

Ok, not to be mean, but I feel so sorry for Daisy and Jim's models. I once had someone do that to my hair. I thought they both looked like Chester Cheeto..................OMG. When it happened to me, I drove 120 miles, spent over $400 , and 6 hours to get a hairstylist who could do something. We ended up calling the Loreal hotline to get advise. My scalp was blistered.
By the way, I really thought that Tabitha should have won again by a landslide. She was the best.
Also, not to be mean again, but why is J.Smith judging? I mean she is an icon, and I have always been a fan since I was in grade school, but face it.....she hasn't changed her own hairstyle in almost 30 years.....???

posted on April 19, 2007 at 2:35 AM

WACKER wrote:

The work on was episode 2 was average they need to step up there game if they want to win

posted on April 19, 2007 at 3:23 AM

WACKER wrote:

Ive just watched the show for the first time It was funny to see that a lot of stylist dont know what there doing but still seem to have all the confidence in the world I liked the show I'll keep watching

posted on April 19, 2007 at 3:30 AM

Linda J. DeLillo wrote:

It was unfair of you to not let the hairdressers know that they had the option of talking their client out of the Hollywood star's style and color. You had them convinced that it was a part of the show to do the hairdo exactly as it looked in the photo. As a consequence you lost someone who probably (since he had 30 years experience) could have done something very nice with his client's hair. After all, the choices were a free-for-all . I'm very disappointed that everything in the show is speed with no explanation of the results. Be more like Project Runway and give explanations. P.S. Getting rid of a hairdresser due to failing a "hair art" contest is bullshit and all of the hairdressers on the panel know that. P.P.S. Tabitha cut was much more difficult than the one that won. I am a hairdresser and I know. So far, this show is just silly.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 4:21 AM

dorothy strickland wrote:

When you are put on the spot by a demanding client or job,It's best to ask yourself , Is this possible? this client is my only sorce of advertisement and she needs to leave here feeling and looking beautiful or I didn't do my job! So look at the total package and create some new magic for them.Daisy your extremly talented,you got caught up in the moment. Glad you were humble,it saved you. Dorothy Strickland, Strickly Dorothy, MIAMI.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 7:30 AM

Fan of Bravo Reality wrote:

Love the show and the stylists. Jaclyn Smith? What qualifies her? She has no personality. Sorry to see Jim go - he was trainwreck but made me laugh . Daisy should have gone hands down.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 8:10 AM

Jennifer wrote:

I feel sorry for Daisy. I'm a stylist and after all the work she put in to try to please her stubborn delusional model, all that woman could say was "I hate how I look with my hair back" ??!! Plus...the judges kept saying..."she should have just told her NO" But wouldn't that have disqualified her from the competition? You can't just refuse to do a challenge in a TV show. They would kick you off.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 9:30 AM

dirt mcgurk wrote:

what an episode! this show is definitely a hairdressers show! cut and color within a timelimit, just like it happens in a salon. how many times do clients come in with pictures of celebrities they want to look like? what do we do? we look at our watches and direct that client towards the best possible interpretation in the time alotted.one constant at the top the last three challenges is tabatha.cut, color and creative style. pull out a perm challenge, she'll probably kick ass at that too.and Sally, i think if you go back and REALLY look at her first haircut, you'll change your opinion.it appeared to be a technically superb cut that required pricision (something i have yet to see in the other cuts). i can't wait for next week's show

posted on April 19, 2007 at 9:42 AM

matthew tully wrote:

i wish this show was more publicized for the tryouts,or perhaps i wish i didnt work so much and knew about it so i could have thied out and blown all of you away.sally and friends would have loved my work.i hope another show will follow i would love to be part of it.anxiously waiting!!!!!!!

posted on April 19, 2007 at 11:17 AM

matthew tully wrote:

tabatha did a bob on her model that was supposed to look like victoria beckham but it looked more like a hair school graduated bob.why are you letting this be the BEST of the week????victorias hair is much more flat and sliced out on the ends its not blunt like the models hair was.whats up im so confused?????what do i not realize i know sally is amazing at her craft but she didnt point this out.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 12:56 PM

Evelyn wrote:

I love the show so far! Except for the fact that Jacqueline Smith is dry as toast and about as appealing! Would no more interesting celebrity consider hosting the show?

This last episode was definitely a challenge for the stylists but in my opinion, Tabitha, had the best result! Perhaps, you could have explained why Anthony won ( he is fabulous by the way).

posted on April 19, 2007 at 1:46 PM

Glenn wrote:

I've seen enough. Tabatha is my pick hands down. I know nothing about hair but the Box art that won the first week really looked like crap. On these reality shows I think they should put one judge on the panel that knows nothing about it. Just to register Joe averages vote. Beauty is diffenently in the eye of the beholder and judges don''t have a corner on the market. Thx GS

posted on April 19, 2007 at 2:02 PM

Melanie wrote:

Second week, and I'm still not impressed. I can't believe these stylist don't know the basics of classic cutting. Hasen't anyone ever heard of continuing education. Most of the work I'm seeing is too basic.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 2:19 PM

Brenda Velezmoro wrote:

It's scary that many of the hairdressers on the show who have been doing hair for several years to many years seem to know very little about color. Why didn't Daisy do back-to-back highlights? Anthony's model looked great though. In regards to Jim, the show demonstrates that although a hairdresser can be in the industry for twenty plus years, their knowledge and skill can be that of a beginner, and someone who's fairly new in the industry can be extremely talented. I was disappointed to see Paul-Jean go in the first episode, but I can't wait to see how this all ends. Love the show.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 3:06 PM

Diane H wrote:

Daisy just wouldn't SHUT UP - - she took so long with the "consult" and ended producing an awful color, nothing like the client liked, and she didn't see it coming. She's not long for this competition.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 4:03 PM

Diana wrote:

I think Tabatha should have won again. Her client's haircolor and style were both superb.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 4:44 PM

Tammy Annunziata wrote:

There was is only one word to describe what 8 of the stylists achieved, horrendous! After seeing that I will never bring a picture into a salon. I'm better off having at my own hair in the bathroom with a razor! And the coloring, yuck. Better off Suicidal Blonde, dyed by my own hand. I must say I love Jacqueline Smith, she's still hot!

posted on April 19, 2007 at 5:12 PM

Lori SMith wrote:

This show is great!!!! I am loving it. I am a hairstylist of 18 years and a salon owner in Phoenix Arizona.
The challenges on the mannican heads are hillarious. They take me back. By the way it is very hard to work on those heads. The hair is crap. Let alone trying to get it to bleach out evenly.
Tabitha, love your work but watch your mouth! You are always saying FU. Not becoming to you at all.
Tank tops with armpit hair showing is flat out gross and highly unprofessional.
The updo's competition was rockin". Only a stylist worth their salt can pull a great updo off. Looking forward to the Shear Genius season with excitement.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 6:20 PM

marzal wrote:

Sally is way hotter than Jackie Warner.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 8:00 PM

tastematters wrote:

I agree with Jennifer. As a stylist, myself, if I have a client who wants something that I deem impossible or damaging to her hair,I will inform her or him, however if they insist, and sometimes they do, I will insist that they sign a document stating that this was their choice and was informed of the risks. The salon, nor I am are in no way responsible for any negative outcome. Usually, the clients abide by my advice and we come to some kind of compromise and they are appreciative of my warnings.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 10:18 PM

james wall wrote:

I watch all the Bravo elimination shows and this is the very first time I have felt that a judge crossed the line, and it was Sally Hershberger's sexist comments that did it.

I find the gender double standard that Sally verbalized in episode two to be appalling. Sally calls out Theodore alone for a sleveless top.

I watched that episode three times now and FOUR contestants wore clothing that exposed their armpits.

Theodore, the victim of Sally's sexist rant.

Ben, I guess it is professional to wear wife-beater T-shirts? Are people with Tatoos granted exemptions? Or was Sally too intimidated to challenge Ben?

And then there are the women. Both Lacey and Danna wore tops that showed their armpits. Where was Sally's condemnation? Are female armpits in your face ok Sally? That is a huge gender based double standard there Sally.

For the record, no ones clothing bothered me in the least, as far as being inappropriate. Style is for another post.

Sally, you certainly have the professional credentials to judge, but you are clearly gender biased.

So knock off the gender double standards so those of us who actually respect all people can go back to enjoying the show. I want to enjoy the programming, rather than being placed in the position where I question the ethical standards of a judge.

Double standards are unethical Sally. Lose the gender bias.

posted on April 19, 2007 at 10:21 PM

Tonya Nixon wrote:

I am wondering how the stylists got chosen for this show. I have been in the business for 18 years and am shocked at the outcome of most of the cuts and styles. There seems to be no continued education in the stylists. I was expecting "platform artists" trying out for this but it seems you have "supercut" hairdressers. I will keep watching in hopes that its just the first couple of episodes and the stylists will get over the feel of the cameras on them so they can show us some great hair!

posted on April 19, 2007 at 11:12 PM

Amy wrote:

Love the show. Not a stylist, just a gal who went gray at 18 so I've spent many an hour in a salon, getting my hair dyed every shade of brown there is.

I loved the second challenge but thought Tabatha was robbed. She's my favorite- I'm still smarting from the featherhawk not winning last week's challenge.

My only complaint this week was that you didn't judge the first challenge. Your lack of poker face and inability to mask your (well-placed) horror at some of the styles was the highlight of the show's premiere. I hope you take a more active judging role in the future- my friends and I thought you were a hoot!

posted on April 19, 2007 at 11:56 PM

Gabriel Chapa in Dallas,Texas wrote:

Hi,
This was my first time watching your show. All I kept thinking was that I wanted Sally's hairstyle. I love her. She's hot.
Where in Dallas can I find someone as talented to give me a cut like Sally's. Check out my long hippie hair on www.youtube.com/gaboflagger

posted on April 20, 2007 at 12:01 AM

amy wrote:

i agree with you sally!! many potential clients have left my salon unhappy because i would not attempt a look i knew was going to be impossible, or compromise the integrity of their hair.

posted on April 20, 2007 at 2:10 AM

surprised wrote:

I totally agree with matthew tully on Tabatha's work. I posted my comment on Jaclyn's blog earlier about it. it was a bob, but not the one the client wanted, and not the one Victoria Beckham has. The back was too long. I guess judges pretended not to hear what model said, that she wanted shorter back and she hoped that this can be fixed. Guest judge - the lead stylist for Nexxus salon- thank you for nothing. You've been asked for an advice by Dr. Boogie what to do with this blue hair color and what did you say? Look at the watch. There is no need to be a professional to give such an sarcastc advice. Tim Gunn and Todd Oldham have been so different and so helpful, comparing to this man especially when they have heard cry for help. Has our host has any experience in the industry to judge? I thought she is an actress, not a stylist. What I didn't know that Jaclyn Smith is so cold in the real life. When you see someone in the movie it is so different. They just play the roles written for them: they can be anybody from angels to evils. Or if nothing written they can be just nobody.

posted on April 20, 2007 at 2:48 AM

Lala wrote:

I'm sorry, but this show is hard to take. First, Sally Hershberger's shagged-out hair is dated. She needs to modern up. And along the same lines, Jaclyn Smith is still in "Charlie's Angels" mode - someone show her a 2007 hairstyles book! The premise of the show seems to be "Give the stylists something impossible to do with no time to do it, then eliminate the person who did the worst job of doing something impossible with no time to do it." How is that supposed to inspire the watcher? It just creates an off-kilter atmosphere where winning comes down to dumb luck. Ugh!

posted on April 20, 2007 at 8:27 AM

Patty wrote:

Tabatha is so clearly the most talented hairdresser when it comes to color, cut precision and creativity. I CANNOT believe she was not the ultimate winner when it came to the celebrity look alike because if that model had lost 35 pounds she would have been Victoria to the ground! Daisy is terrible, her technique is nonexistent and her client was absolutely miserable. She should have been eliminated. I suggest having Daisy's model go to Tabatha to get repaired and the look she wanted. Hoping you judges see more clearly in the future episodes.

posted on April 20, 2007 at 11:26 AM

lia wrote:

Well I should be on the show its funny ....are these guys just trying to get on tv or are they hairdressers? lol that girl would of come up with out so much bleach...

posted on April 20, 2007 at 2:28 PM

Shannon wrote:

I have been doing hair for 13 years in a small town in Kansas. I always thought it would be so cool to say I work in a "high end" salon, but after seeing these stylist not even knowing how to shampoo hair because they have assistants for that, and highly paid stylists not know how to do color just floors me. Most salons in our area you shampoo, color, cut and style your clients yourself. I also take my turn answering phones, book not only my appointments but others in the shop, and sweep my own floors...and all in a 2 hour color opening. I have decided I am very underpaid for all the work I do!
I was very dissappointed in the young blonde. I was cheering her on because she is cute, young, and thought she would be a good role model for the younger stylists just starting out. But I was wrong. When she started going on about how she doesn't do color because it is "too messy" and she doesn't want to get color on her "$100 boots"...PLEASE. I see that so much anymore with the younger group getting out of school. They think they know everything, don't want to do anymore than they have to, and you can't tell them different. I was hoping she would be different.

posted on April 20, 2007 at 3:23 PM

angela wrote:

i'm still confused as to why both models who wanted platinum blonde BOTH ended up with copper hair. why didn't the stylists heavy highlight and tone these girls? that would make the most sense. if i wanted blonde and got copper, i'd be a little pissed. anthony's hair was rocking. i agree with tabatha's client, cute cut just not as presise. it was way too heavy in the back. has she ever heard of texturizing?

posted on April 20, 2007 at 6:44 PM

Lynda I wrote:

That color on Jim's client was horrendous. She looked like Bozo's daughter. Did one of you Pros step up and help remove that crappy color in order for her to go back into public? Or was she compensated for her pain and suffering that would surely occur when she woke up the next morning to THAT awful hair???
Daisy's client did not fair much better. Both ladies ended up with styles that were not even close to the pix they provided, either. In my view, both Jim and Daisy should have been dismissed.
Many of the hairtestants seem reluctant to inform their clients/models of limits to their abilities (either time constraints or poor choices made by clients).
I have been a client to the most fabulous hairdresser for many years. When I bring in a photo for inspiration, she will tell me the truth as to whether it would work with my hair type, facial features, etc. We always take a few minutes to discuss the possibilities before she begins coloring & shearing my curly main. As a result of her honesty, the end look is always successful.

posted on April 21, 2007 at 11:22 AM

Ellen wrote:

Hi Sally
I think you are fabulous. Love your style...would you share the name of your glasses that you were wearing on the show...the aviator's???? Fab look! I have been living in Florida for the past 4 yrs and need to keep up with the styles..( a transplant from Manhattan)
thanks for the info Great Show - lots of fun..really interesting ...also

posted on April 21, 2007 at 3:24 PM

caitlin wrote:

Tabatha is the absolute best on the show. I have known her for years and she is on of the funniest and coolest people i know, as well as a fabulous hair stylist. They try to make her look bad do it's not so obvious she is one of the front runners. People need to stop bashing her because of what they see on tv, which is like 40 minutes of complete editing work. Is that what people really do, write nasty things about people they never met before that they see on tv? Like they know them or somethine? Sad. Tabatha is the bomb and I hope everyone can see that!

posted on April 22, 2007 at 8:50 AM

Sherrill wrote:

I think the show is great! Finally A show that is for us hair designers! I would love to be there! Kudos to all that are putting themselves out there! Too early to tell who will win, I think they all learned from last week, that when the judges said ... "and what's best for your client", meant they had the option to say no and try something else that would work better. Not sure if I was in their position, I would have gone against the challange out of fear of being dis- qualified either. But now they know, on with the show! It's GREAT!

posted on April 22, 2007 at 5:46 PM

Sue Hornsby wrote:

Hey guys! lay off Jaclyn Smith...She has always been the picture of grace and beauty and has always had a classic and classy style. She may not cut hair but you can best believe that she knows what looks good. Yes she is better know for her "Charlie's Angels" days but she has stayed in the spotlight in one way or the other through the years. Kudo's to you Jaclyn Smith for always showing us that women only get better with time. I am a 45 year old mother of 3 and decided after 20 years of working in corporate America that I would do what I always dreamed of and I have never been happier.
Sue from KY

posted on April 23, 2007 at 12:21 AM

d.m wrote:

Daisy should have gone. It is just too bad that she is Jacyln's favorite. Daisy wasted so much time yapping when she could have been working. It was sad to see Jim go. I am waiting to see Tabatha hit the road - I have never seen such a nasty, egotiscal bitch!!!!!

posted on April 23, 2007 at 2:17 AM

Gail wrote:

I wonder why Sally is talking about Theodore's fashion sense of a tank top?? Is he being judged for his ability as a hair sylist or his ability to choose proper clothing???
Why are the stylists given challenges that are impossible? None of them were told they could refuse a client that would not cooperate!

posted on April 23, 2007 at 5:57 PM

Wendy Moore wrote:

why is everyone saying Tabatha should have won for a basic bob with subtle highlights, I was doing those in beauty school. Bob's are not the mody difficult haircuts, I'm happy when my clients request them. I cut a Victoria Beckham bob in 10 minutes with a razor, because that gives it more edge and the front of the cut is more elongated not symetric and rounded like Tabitha's model. Hairstyling is not an exact science but, Jesus, did she even look at the picture of Victoria Beckham. Aside from that, I love the Londoner dude's accent.

posted on April 25, 2007 at 12:31 AM

amber wrote:

I was very surprised at the judges reaction to the "Victoria Beckham" cut. The precision of a bob can be tricky at times I suppose, but the end result looked nothing like the cut. It was heavy in the back, not stacked, crooked, and the sides were shorter than the back, which is opposite of the cut she was trying to accompish. As for the Sienna Miller cut...it also way off from what the client wanted. Although it may have been a nice cut on someone, he didn't rise to the challenge. I've had a terrible cut that looked more like Sienna Miller than what he did.

posted on April 25, 2007 at 2:06 PM

Leslie Strand wrote:

This show is great, however, I have to agree with most of the people on this list that J. Smith isn't really qualified to judge. Most of this style formats have hosts, they aren't judges. She should host not have input.
Getting to the hair, Tabatha and Anthony have been in the spotlight for many years mentoring and training stylists. Their techniques teach us the defined style of a cut, then we, as creative designers make it ours, for our clients. Tabatha is taking her talent and making it commercial which is what it apears the judges are looking for. I hope she continues to present herself in the manner she has. Most of us can learn from it.
In regards to her language on the air, well if you've ever been to Europe on the street, this is how they talk. We are such prudes in America. On many occasion at a show or at the salon, I have heard horrific things come out of the mouths of stylists. Some of them who claim to be so professional.
Get over it and watch the techniques of these designers. Each and everyone of them have something to teach us all.

posted on April 25, 2007 at 3:34 PM

Jackie Hoover wrote:

Shear Genius should be the name of the creator of this show. I love it. I am trying to compare some of the contestants' techniques to my own hair dresser's techniques. Very interesting! Jackie

posted on April 25, 2007 at 8:57 PM

rebecca wrote:

This woman is so ugly! where does she get off judging hairstyles, look at hers!!! ummmm there is something about mary in this womans hairstyle. I mean come on if you are on a show to judge hairstyles than you should atleast have a hair style that looks good. this woman has no room to talk about bad hairstyles..... ALL of them look BETTER than hers! she needs a makeover. as do her clothes! god she is annoying looking. actually just plain ugly!!

posted on April 25, 2007 at 11:06 PM

Brandi wrote:

I agree with Amber above....the SM was way off, and the VB as well. Another thing I am very shocked to see is that these contestants ...some only specialize in one thing...and have assitants to help them...I think having assistants is lazy - a true stylist can be or I should say should specialize in every catogory ; color, cut, style....

posted on April 25, 2007 at 11:23 PM

JoseAntonio wrote:

Dear Amber,

Your somewhat right...but as we understand our industry is a form of artistry. Michael Angelo did it his own special way. And we understand that it could of been much closer but I think Victoria Beckham would be impressed. I know I was, it's not easy exspecially while 40 million views are watching.

I'd die...with nerves...lol YOU ROCK CAUSE YOU CARE !!! AND PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THEY BECOME BETTER WITH TIME!! LIKE WE ALL DO SOONER OR LATER..LOL OXOX

posted on April 26, 2007 at 12:31 AM

dingo8mybaby wrote:

I LOVE Sally's t-shirt: the lady wearing a burka and it says Silent. Where can I get one? Does anyone know?

posted on April 26, 2007 at 3:08 AM

karla wrote:

I don't know what the deal was with Jim's client's hair, but for Daisy's... if any of you STYLISTS had listened when Daisy was consulting for 35 minutes with her, you would have heard the client say she had DYED black hair. Now, as a stylist who has done this process from going from black to platinum blonde on herself, it is a hell of a task. It took me 3 days to go from a level 1 to a bleached and toned platinum shade, not to mention damn near melting my hair off. Bleaching with 40 volume, back to back foils, clorox...I don't care...taking that client from a dyed level 1 to porn star platinum blonde in 2 hours would have required a freakin' act of god, let alone a small miracle if she were to lucky enough to have any hair left on her head. Sorry, but that challenge was just not possible.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 3:55 AM

love my hair wrote:

Tabatha is too talented to screw up the victoria beckham bob. Perhaps she cut the proper interpretation of the bob for that particular clients' face shape and hair type. The color and highlights were an exact duplicate of victoria's. Tabatha has been cutting my hair for years and if there is one thing she gets lots of practice on its the bob. In this town of Ridgewood, the bob has never gone out of style, so I am sure tabatha has cut every type of bob imaginable and has even invented a few of her own.

posted on May 7, 2007 at 4:07 PM

sam wrote:

Im still shocked that the blond that worked for vidal sassoon did not win i forget her name o yeah lacey she should have won with the training at vidal sassoon. The sassoon hairdressers are awsome. I dont care much for their products but there haircutting tech. and styleing tech, are awsome, sexy etc. we all know that. If you think about it every amazing hairdresser or almost every amazing hairdresser went to beauty school at v.s. school of advanced training. Sam paul mitchell hairdresser

posted on June 13, 2007 at 11:26 AM

Tara wrote:

Does anyone know when the next tryouts for shear genius are? I want to audition so bad!!!

posted on June 28, 2007 at 5:04 PM