Anyhow, Jaclyn loves Lesbiana Dee's story (zzzzz) and Linda thinks that Dee showed lots of variety. She goes on to say that if Dee had "done four bob cuts, we wouldn't have liked it so much!" Yes, that's because she did 12 bob cuts in every other previous challenge, Linda. Kim Vo says red is such a hard color to do, and says overall her color-story was "pretty decent". Kinda faint praise there, Kim. I love you for it. But it seems like Sally and Linda are both impressed.
Regarding Bitchy Charlie, Kim Vo says that he really worked the color, it had a flow to it (you know Kim has to give it up on the coloring to Charlie, that is totally a strong point of his). Jaclyn says this is what Charlie loves to do is retro-looks, very iconic. Linda gives kudos for Charlie being really adept at technical styling. Sally still thinks they all looked old and Kim pipes back up again about the "hair-burrito", but Jaclyn rushes to Charlie's defense pointing out that in all of his up-do's you never see a bobby-pin, it's all very neat and precise. This didn't sound like a lot of love, though...
And last up for Underdog Nicole, Kim says they love the non-existent "shine" (maybe Kim's meds are kicking in and now everything has a bit of a "shine" to it) and Jaclyn says that Nicole was creative in using a long, straight hairpiece on the 18-year-old. Kim brings up the poor 60-year-old's crappy cut and Linda jumps in that Nicole did "some things well and then some things she couldn't finish..." and Sally finishes off Nicole's chances with "She knew her mistakes..." And with that, they've come to their decision and bring back the Final Three!
...but which one gets the gold, silver and bronze?...
Jaclyn talks about what an incredible journey it has been over the last ten weeks and that she wished they could all win the prize.... Awww, that's so sweet, Jaclyn! For as much as Nexxus charges for their products, I don't think that $300,000.00 would really be too much to ask, but alas, no. There can only be one winner!
Lady J calls out Underdog Nicole's name, and you can tell from the look on Darling Nikki's face that she knows it's over for her...
...Sorry, Nicole, guess it's the bronze medal for you...
...and sure enough, while Jaclyn says she worked very hard, her work was not "Shear Genius", and that this was her final cut. When asked if she'd like to say anything before she leaves, Nicole answers drily with "No." After pausing a beat she smiles and says "Of course!" Jaclyn is glad, she was ready to cry. I'm kinda over Nicole as she talks about how many people doubted her and how her making the Final Three is such a "Nah ha ha ha ha ha!" There's that maturity again. Thanks Nicole, don't let the door bang you in the ass (although I was kinda surprised they're not going to let her at least be in the room when the winner is announced... what's up with that, Bravo?) but at the last minute she softens up and says she loves them all. Awww, I so totally believe in Reality Show Love Declarations™, don't you?
And now it's down to Bitchy Charlie and Lesbiana Dee as the Final Two. And tonight, one of them has made their final cut! The suspense is killing me. Jaclyn calls out "Dee...."
OMG, did Bitchy Charlie just win the whole thing and become Shear Genius??!??!?...
...could it be? will it be?...
NO, because Jaclyn finished her little fake-out sentence with "...you are the winner.", and Dee loses her shit completely...
...the Cross-Eyed Face Of Victory!...
WHAT?!?!?! Are you fucking kidding me? Lesbiana Dee?!?! Well, apparently this is what the producers really wanted, because there it is, she's jumping all over the place and screaming as red, silver and blue confetti rains down from the ceiling. Bitchy Charlie, to give him credit, is smiling and clapping and congratulating her, and it even appears genuine...
...the Glassy-Eyed Face Of Defeat!...
...or perhaps he was in shell-shock. I will ask him about it soon, believe me. At least during her jumbled "acceptance speech" she told Charlie he was a "bad-ass hairdresser, man!" and he gives her a sweet kiss before she screams in his ear some more and goes to hug Jaclyn, Kim, Linda and Sally, too...
And that's it! We're dunzo with Season 2 of Shear Genius! Did you like it as much this time around as Season 1? Do you think the right person won the title?
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Comments (14)
J-Mo your recaps are hilarious. When you mentioned the Catshit lady I snorted I was laughing so hard.
I can't wait to read your Top Design recaps (last season was a giant bucket of crazy, so here's hoping Bravo got some more nutjobs) and I love the Salon Takeover ones.
I also got pissed that Dee won but she did a much better job on this particular challenge than Charlie. He can style hair wonderfully but his styles didn't seem to fit what they were supposed to be doing. He gave them movie set hair, not hair they would wear off the set (except for the oldest woman who I thought looked fantastic).
1 of 14 | Posted by PixieGal262 | Posted on August 30, 2008 12:26 AM
J-Mo;
Another great recap! However, I think that Dee's 60 year old should be named Mama Crackles instead. That bat-shit crazy squirrel has to be the spawn of this gal.
Overall, I think Charlie was definately the best hairdresser and I am disappointed that he didn't win, but perhaps it's for the best. Just like American Idol, sometimes the almosts ultimately do much better than the winners.
I also very much enjoyed your Taking Over recap. Tabatha is just the SHIT and I love watching her kick ass. I thought she should have went much farther last season, but it looks like she got a much better "ultimate prize" than the $100 G's. Do her justice!!
Looking forward to reading your covers of Top Design as well. Judging by last year, there should be much fodder for your recaps.
Lots O' Love!
2 of 14 | Posted by arizonatom | Posted on August 30, 2008 8:15 AM
did anyone notice that dee was wearing the same outfit in the elimination that 12 pack from i love money wore at HIS elimination this week!!!
3 of 14 | Posted by aman | Posted on August 30, 2008 10:38 AM
Your recaps were the real SHEAR GENIUS.
Charlie was robbed.
4 of 14 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on August 30, 2008 11:12 AM
Thanks for the great recap, J-mo!
I'm happy Dee won, at least she'll do something nice with her money.
Looking forward for the Salon TakeOver recap!
xoxoxo
5 of 14 | Posted by Detinha | Posted on August 30, 2008 5:47 PM
Loved the recap.
I think shows like this should take past winnings into consideration. Dee sucked most of the time while Charlie(I think)had the most wins.
The misspelling of Avant Garde was too funny...Spell check anyone?
Is it just me or does Rene pose like a cheerleader ready for her routine? Hands on hips, ready, go!!
6 of 14 | Posted by skies | Posted on August 31, 2008 12:08 PM
aman:
By sheer luck (hmm ... good or bad?) I happened to see 12-pack getting eliminated and thought he looked stoopid in the black shirt, white tie and red jacket - and totally noticed that Dee wore the exact same combo. I guess we know what other show SHE likes to watch and take her fashion inspiration from! LOL!
7 of 14 | Posted by arizonatom | Posted on September 1, 2008 9:09 AM
aman:
By sheer luck (hmm ... good or bad?) I happened to see 12-pack getting eliminated and thought he looked stoopid in the black shirt, white tie and red jacket - and totally noticed that Dee wore the exact same combo. I guess we know what other show SHE likes to watch and take her fashion inspiration from! LOL!
8 of 14 | Posted by arizonatom | Posted on September 1, 2008 9:09 AM
hm, methinks i waited a while to read this because i'm that depressed that it (and your supersnarky recaps) are over. sob!
super-cute points for:
-a tom collicchio mention. mmmm, rawr.
-the convo between rene fris and dee. amazing.
-being the cutest thing ever. always.
and now, on to tabatha's takeover! :o) thanks for the great season, love!
9 of 14 | Posted by mrsdaddytom | Posted on September 2, 2008 12:51 PM
p.s. i agree, charlie was robbed. ROBBED.
10 of 14 | Posted by mrsdaddytom | Posted on September 2, 2008 12:52 PM
Boooo! I was hoping Charlie would have won. This season was way more entertaining than last year. And J-Mo, your recaps are awesome. The longer the better. Ahem.
Holy crap, Dee and 12 Pack DID have the same outfit on! I did not catch that.
My favorite part of this episode was Rene explaining to the styliss, "You have thwee hours for this challenge. Wead my lips. Thwee hours." If only we could read those lips, Rene. I will miss good ol Rene. Maybe he could be a very special guest star on Salon Takeover? One can only hope.
11 of 14 | Posted by shelleyh | Posted on September 3, 2008 11:06 AM
Sob, I'll miss these recaps, Jmo!!!! sniff, but I'll be tuning in for the others--I'm glad you got me watching the show, as it was fun, esp since bitchy charlie stayed bitchy. I did think his final styles where pretty wonk, sadly, they all looked old world old, you know how Doris Day was probably 20 but she looks like a 40 year old from today, same for men, like a Cary Grant . . . maybe just the styles, but alas, I did feel for LD when she was crying how it wasn't going how she planned, and I liked Cackles the Clown, she seemed a hoot, esp with the gentle prodding, "but I have roots, um they're going to show"--I was ready for her to say, hand me that dye!!!! Honestly, 3 hours . . . ahem . . . I'd really rather see them get a proper amount of time and then fail because they suck and not coz they were rushed.
Gwen Stephanie my ass, that was prom photo circa 1940's . . . and the Scarlet one, altho a big improvement, still didn't look good.
As for D--the 30 year old music star looked like Amy Grant in the 80's, and the girl crying about the length . . . should'a saved them fightin' words for the bangs . . . Great catch on the Cher cover!!!
Much love and many kisses!!!!
12 of 14 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on September 3, 2008 1:55 PM
Huh? Wha? Dee? Or is it my jet lag playing tricks with my mind? No matter, I guess after Drag Queen Meredith, Paulo and Daniel left, I didn't care who won. Not that I liked their hairstyles (actually, I don't think I liked that many hairstyles in the entire run of the show), I just liked them. So of course they wouldn't have won the fan favorite award, either, I guess. Man, I have so much to catch up on. I just watched the one where Nekisa got booted! Yay! Anyway, J-Mo, thanks for all your hilarious recaps and sweet comments to all your fans. I am really looking forward to the Top Design recaps, and I enjoyed reading the Salon Takeover with Albino Ferret-Face recap. Catch you next week!
13 of 14 | Posted by sayhuh | Posted on September 4, 2008 8:40 PM
Wow, thank all you guys for all your comments this season, it's been so much fun, and I really hope they start to do "Shear Genius" with the regularity that they're doing "Top Chef" and "Project Runway", it's hard to wait 18 months in between shows...
BTW, guys, keep your eyes open later for my special Q&A with Charlie Price... coming soon!
love always,
J-Mo :)
14 of 14 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on September 5, 2008 11:02 AM