Pierce Mattie Public Relations New York

Thank God Linda Wells, Editor in Chief of Allure magazine was on the panel tonight to judge Shear Genius. Linda’s insight on runway hair was enough to cancel out Jonathan Antin’s negative output on Brig Van Osten’s final project. A collection of models that featured laminated hair in a striking array of colors.

For weeks we have been watching Brig get creamed by Janine Jarman. Is it just us or did anyone else think having Janine Jarman who is the official hairstylist to the Pussy Cat Dolls was a conflict of interest for the judges? Hello – Robin Antin (THE Pussy Cat Doll) is Jonathan’s sister.

Anyway – congratulations to Brig Van Osten you made season 3 memorable. This year the show was packed with some of the best stylists in the world from Oribe, Kim Vo, Kevin Mancuso, Robert Vetica, Tabatha Coffey and Ken Paves. All hair icons.

Our only beef with the program this time around was host Camila Alves. Who cast that one? I am sure it’s hard to fill Jaclyn Smith’s shoes, ok – it’s impossible. But we spent most of the time turning the TV set up and shushing the group so we could to try and figure out what the hell she was saying. Maybe Camila should be a little less concerned with hair coiffure and a little more focused on learning the Berlitz Method.  

Here are some of our suggestions for who we would like to see replace Miss Alves next year: 

• Cindy Crawford – get her back on TV, she can't act, but she can host.
• Maria Menounos – went to Emerson College, the girl can communicate!
• Christie Brinkley – goes without question.
• Daisy Fuentes - has gorgeous hair and will boost ratings with the Latinas.
• Veronica Webb - still has it going on.
• Susie Castillo - beauty queen meets on air host, the perfect mix.