Guess who won Shear Genius. No, not Janine. No, not Matthew. That’s right. BRIG WON.
Even though Janine and Matthew won practically every single competition during the entire show. Brig won the $100K after “styling” hair for Henry Duarte’s fashion show. I use the term styling loosely because all Brig really did was slick the hair back into buns (or, rather, Faatemah did) and make hats out of vinyl laminate dyed hair extensions. It was arts + crafts, it wasn’t hair styling.
I like Brig’s creativity. She’s a tryer and she’s good at being on a reality show. But I thought the overall objective was about doing good hair? Matthew and Janine did better hair consistently throughout the show… I think one of them should have won.
That said, I couldn’t help but feel a weird sense of relief for Brig when she won. She just tried so damn hard the whole show. The roller skates, the tutus, the doin’ it for Simi Valley, the urine yellow hair, the sub-plot of triumphing over adversity/Wonder Twins. Bravo totally bought what she was selling, so kudos to her.
And you know Matthew and Janine are going to be FINE. They both proved themselves to be amazingly capable, talented, creative hairstylists. Anyone who sits in their chair is lucky!
I’m interviewing Brig, Janine and Matthew tomorrow, so be on the lookout for my interview posts to go up! In the meantime, check out my other Shear Genius posts or go to www.bravotv.com/shear-genius.
Oh come on! Well, I guess the producers want good TV not good hair. I give Brig credit for sticking to who she is, even if that is someone who comes across as annoying. And hell, she’s the one laughing now anyway. All the way to the bank.
I cannot believe BRIG won! What were the judged thinking? I would not let that woman touch my hair if she was the last styliston earth. She looks and acts like a displaced Mini Mouse.
Michael and Janine did great and either should have won.
BRIG?????? Ouch!
Phenomenal coverage of this season of Shear Genius! We LOVE! Pretty interesting finale. I personally was not a fan of Brig’s celophane hair strips look. It was very high fashion but I agreed with Mr. Antin’s final critique that she didn’t really do the models’ hair! Janine’s was my favorite– it was beautiful yet edgy.
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Thank you Lock & Mane! I really enjoyed covering this Shear Genius this season. I can’t believe it is already over. What now?? 😉
are you kidding me?! Brig wa sone of the worst stylists on that show! Matthew and Janine earned the title of shear genius.
viv: Janine & Matthew win for best overall hairstyling–hands done. Brig wins for best “brig” 🙂
How is it that a stylist who cuts a models hair – that does not want her hair cut wins in the end?
A stylist who looses most of the competitions in the series wins in the end?
A stylist who does NOTHING to the actual HAIR of her models for the grand finale wins in the end?
The only entertainment I obtained from this show was the greater respect for the runner-ups.
Moral of the story; #1 isn’t always “the best”.
Yuck.
wla4: I am transcribing Brig’s interview right now. You might be interested to hear what she has to say about her win…
Personally, even though Matthew and Janine might have done better hair, they were so freakin obnoxious throughout the show, and so mean to Brig, I was happy that she won. Wonder twins, de-activate!
The judges were looking for artsy fartsy stuff, not good hair. If they were looking for a good hairdresser Jon would not have been eliminated. Matthew and Janine were petty and childish. I am glad Brig won.
What a sell out. Like you couldn’t see that totally contrived ending from a mile away. My wish is that the judges and all associated with the show be condemned to having their hair done by Brig for the rest of their lives.
paddy: I wonder what Brig would have done with each of the judge’s hair? that would have been an interesting competition…
I just finished watching the finale (I don’t have Bravo, so I had to wait for it to come to OnDemand). I am TOTALLY thrilled that Brig won! I couldn’t help buying into the “freaky girl getting picked on by the cool-kids” storyline. I actually clapped and cried a little 🙂 Way to go Brig!! I love that you went into the competition with a clear plan and rocked it out! The other contestants didn’t know what hit them.
Tia: well, that’s cool that you enjoyed it! I know a lot of other people felt frustrated by the ending, so I am glad there are people that got something good out of it. 🙂 I have a weird feeling that Brig is going to pop up on more reality TV shows… I bet we’re not done with Brig yet. What do you think?
Brig should not have won this, it was not hair that was styled. I could have stuck fake hair on some TP and wrapped it around someones head.
I just don’t get how they can justify Brig as Shear Genius…
If you suck all season long and only aced the last test, guess what, you still SUCK!
Hey Pete: I think a lot of people felt that way…
Brig was the only one on the entire cast who had vision that went beyond hair. She will be doing runway hairdos for Marie St Pierre while Janine and Matthew are doing people’s hair in their shops, excellently, by the way. They are both great at straight hair, but Brig is out of their league when it comes to looking beyond that into something no one has ever done before. Matthew and Janine’s final challenge looks were of the “done to death” variety…they were also beautiful, but there is a massive difference between doing something that has been done better, like they did, and creating something exiting and fresh. It’s a skill that neither one possess and it is crucial in the fashion/hair world. Brig created what will probably be the new “thing” in runway shows. Laminated hair. That was beautiful, edgy and exciting. There is no way on earth that can be overlooked on a show that has everything to do with hair and high fashion. Congrats, Brig…you will be somebody who will go down in history for what you did, and I know you will continue to amaze and wow the world of high fashion.