Hair
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Host
Co-hosts
Denise McAdam and Alain Pichon (judges)
Broadcast
BBC Documentaries Production London for BBC Three, 25 February 2014 to present
Synopsis
Eight young amateur hairstylists demonstrate their ability to cut, style, imaginate, and bequiff.
Three rounds made up each episode: the first required the competitors to demonstrate a particular style on a live model. The judging included a specific element, such as a quiff reaching at least 7cm high.
Round two was a technical cut on a "blockhead", a mannequin with identical hair. Best in this round got first choice of human models for the final round, where they'd be challenged to make haircuts meeting a broad brief, such as fairytales. Best performance was noted, and the worst over the three rounds left the competition.
Throughout the show, Steve Jones asked judges Denise and Alain what they're looking for, and details how the contestants expect to meet the challenges. The whole programme glowed with positivity, it was a celebration of what these young people could do. Less snippy than Great British Hairdresser, less shouty than The Taste, we were most reminded of The Great British Bake Off.
Steve Jones gets the hairdryer treatment. And the comb, and the tongs, and the spritzer...
Champion
Marvin Francis
Title music
Tom Howe and Mike Reed are credited for "Original music".
Trivia
Hair was one of the most successful launches in BBC3's history, almost a million saw the first episode during two primetime broadcasts.
Graphics for the programme were made by Kazoo Creative. The Hair Consultant (yes, such a job exists) was Emily Kent.
