BSG: You mentioned that your strategy is leaving the best for last. Now that you won't get that opportunity, would you have done anything differently?
Oshun: yes, pay closer attention to the challenge rules and no matter what i'm doing put the glam slam on my hair styles
BSG: What was it like meeting the judges? In your brief time there, were you able to get any hair tips from Kim, Rene, and Neeko?
Oshun: meeting the judges was so much fun, Hell no especially Kim Vo I'm on his level look I'm a 2 time emmy nominated hair stylist that the facts!
BSG: What is it like working in TV production? There's a lot of hair on soap operas! Is it fun, or is the schedule very demanding?
Oshun: fast pace, lots of demanding hair styles period work and high fashion work on nbc soap operas, was so much fun
BSG: Did you watch season one of Shear Genius?
Oshun: yes i did
BSG: Do you keep in touch with any of the stylists you worked alongside in Shear Genius?
Oshun: yes i do
BSG: What would you like to say to your fans?
Oshun: thanks for all their support and I'm not finished look for me on my up and coming movie, and buy my product the Oshun front hair care line
BSG: How deep is Oshun exactly?
Oshun: I'm neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ending and I'm deep!
BSG: What's next for Oshun?
Oshun: my own show it's needed
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Monday, June 30, 2008
BSG Interview with Oshun - Continued
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Shear Genius in Times Square - Continued
The press events began with photo ops with each of the stylists (I missed some of them, but did catch Daniel, Charlie, Paulo, Matthew, Oshun and Parker). I went over and introduced myself to the other stylists and they were so excited to hear that I was with "Blogging Shear Genius". They are all reading the site and are huge fans already. Not long after, I happened to catch Bravo's own Andy Cohen out of the corner of my eye. It was the first time (after all these events) that I had actually met and talked with Andy and he was extremely nice and had VERY positive things to say about the blog! (In fact when Rene Fris arrived, Andy told Rene to be sure to talk to "us"!)
Speaking of Rene, he was the next one to arrive and let me tell you - Rene is so nice, friendly, down to earth and absolutely GORGEOUS! His eyes go right through you! Unfortunately he wore a blazer, so I wasn't able to get any "back shots" (LOL), but it's OK because talking to him was an absolute pleasure. Andy told Rene about us and at first he said "oh I don't want to read anything about (the show) online" but Andy INSISTED that he check us out because we are "the nice blog"! Rene told me that this season's stylists are very talented and that the challenges on this season's show are really good (and exciting!) He told me that we "have to watch!" Um, OK - no problem!
When Jaclyn Smith and Kim Vo arrived, the press went into a frenzy! I had to feel for Jaclyn because she was so excited to see the stylists and talk to them and the photographers actually yelled at her to "stop talking and pose for pictures!" It was near impossible to get to Jaclyn since there were reporters from such shows as Access Hollywood waiting for her, but she seemed very excited and enthusiastic about the show.
The lucky people who waited in line to have their hair done were escorted to the next available designer one by one. I stopped to check on Marylou, who was a "client for the day" of Paulo's. I checked once and took a picture and by the next time I circled around she had a full "up-do" going! She looked amazing and she seemed happy with the look!
The chairs that the stylists used were designed by students New York's School of Visual Arts and they were all really incredible and creative! The themes ranged from a backyard to a diner to a NYC Police Station to a gym! The card I received says that you can vote for your favorite design on bravotv.com, but I can't seem to find the link. Maybe they will put it up tomorrow for "Opening Day!"
NY radio station WPLJ was also on hand running trivia contests and handing out prizes (apparently they were promoting the event all week on the air).
Hats off to our good friends from Bravo Valerie and Rachelle for making sure that the event ran smoothly and that I had everything I needed. I was able to score some "goodies" for you all but we're keeping those a secret - for now!
PS: In keeping with the Bravo theme of the day- after I left the event I headed downtown to Union Square to have lunch with Keith. We ate at Tom Colicchio's "'wichcraft", which was great! After lunch, Keith needed to pick something up at Duane Reade (a drug store chain up in this area.) While I was waiting for him, I saw two guys walk in and I said to Keith, "Oh my God, is that Sam?" Keith yelled out, "Sam!" and it was none other than Top Chef's Season 2's (and guest judge on Season 4) Sam Talbot! Small world!
Click here to see the album of all of Trish's photos. Thanks Trish - you are the BEST!!!
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Interview with Jaclyn and Kim
Jaclyn on her hair:
I think sometimes when I look back at my style, I wish I had been a little more daring. Oddly enough, the producers [of Charlie’s Angels] did not want us to change our hair. At the end to the fifth season, I wore my hair naturally curly and it was free. It was fun, it was - I wasn’t a slave to wrapping -- I have curly hair -- wrapping my hair, putting it in rollers and, you know, making it so slick. So I would’ve liked to have had a little more freedom with my hair. I mean, it might not look like I’ve changed it that much but I have. I mean, it was very long. It was virgin hair, a few streaks going in it later. I could’ve spiced it up a little more.
Jaclyn on how her hair shaped her career:
I always loved long hair. I was a ballerina and I was always putting it in a bun, so I loved hair. I never wanted to cut my hair and mom wanted me to have a ducktail and that was a big disappointment so I cut it into a ducktail at one point. But I loved long hair and hair that was shiny and good condition, so…hair was important to me. And look, it got me my first acting job - Breck. A producer saw me on a Breck commercial and gave me McCloud.
I think hair makes or breaks you more than anything, more than makeup, more than what you wear. If your hair is right and, you know, other things aren’t, you can shine.
Jaclyn on letting a contestant work on her hair:
Well I would let them work on my hair. They’re excellent…they’re all extremely talented.
Kim on what makes a good hairstyle:
You know, I really prefer beautiful hair, obviously -- sexy, beautiful hair -- and I think that it looks too contrived…if you’ve taken too much time on it. Then it is something of a negative. I think it needs to look free and loose and shiny. I think the condition of the hair is very important, also as the style.
What I’m excited about this show is…it definitely is going to give you the language of hair to be able to explain that to a stylist. And…it’s definitely an evolution of learning actually how to talk to a hairdresser also which is an amazing part of the show.
Jaclyn on Dancing with the Stars and how she keeps in shape:
I was a ballerina but I do have two torn meniscus in my knees. I studied with the School of American Ballet and I just don’t know if I can devote the time that it would take. I love dance. I love watching Dancing with the Stars.
Today I do Pilates…I do some aerobics and I’m going to start yoga. My daughter was just certified in yoga and she wants me to do it with her. So that’s how I think I should keep in shape now and stay out of Dancing with the Stars.
Kim on Celebrity clients:
I think with celebrities that it’s all about the persona and the look and everything…it’s like being with them on MSG. It’s really…intense.
I’d never blame the celebrity. I only blame the stylist when I see really bad stuff because…the poor celebrity goes through this kind of - you know, whatever the stylist does sometimes it’s not the best choice. But I think I work mainly with moms, nurses, daughters, and I work with a lot of celebrities. But the - most of - the bulk of my business is, you know, great people. And I think that’s what I’m used to.
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
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