Shear Genius + Project Runway = Fun!

Don't think that the finale viewing party was all the cross-reality-show fun we had last week! Laura K and I paid a visit to Project Runway season 2 designer Emmett McCarthy's Nolita boutique EMc2 on Thursday. While we were chatting, in walks Gail Soifer with Glenn Mitchell and her hubby Nick! The ladies posed with for pics with Emmett, wearing a couple of his designs.

I haven't seen what they've bought yet, but Laura K and I each bought a pair of shoes. (I was eyeballing one of those great purses too - hey, girls will be girls!)

Bald is Beautiful

Gail Soifer's model in the wig challenge, Mary, has posted a video on YouTube in which she speaks about her alopecia and alternatives to wearing a wig.

BSG Interview with Gail Soifer

Gail wigged out a bit in the last episode...well, a wig got her cut from the competition. BSG recently asked her a few questions about the show and life as a stylist.

BSG: So what were those wigs you used in Episode 5 made from? Were they difficult to style?

GS: the wigs were made from human hair. they were very difficult to style because they were very thick and bulky. they were made to be kept long and for clients wanting very full hair styles, not those used to having little to no hair.

BSG: What was the best part of your experience on Shear Genius?

GS: the best part of the experience has been meeting the cast and judges. everyone comes from such diverse backgrounds and it is such a pleasure to learn from each of them.

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Gail Soifer's Exit Interview

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BSG Love for Gail

Gail, we're very sorry to see you go so soon. But we know your youth and enthusiasm will take you far.

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Meet Gail

Gail Soifer, age 25
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Resides in Columbus, Ohio
Works at Bliss the Salon, Columbus, Ohio

Gail entered college with the goal of becoming a doctor, but after realizing her passion for the hair and beauty industry, she decided to change her major to business and then go to cosmetology school. Since graduating from both the University of Wisconsin at Madison and cosmetology school, Gail began intensive training at a local Aveda Institute, perfecting the Aveda hair cutting and coloring techniques, Sebastian updo training and TIGI Collection training. Gail is currently working at Bliss salon in Columbus, Ohio while perfecting her craft as a stylist.

Image and bio courtesy of Bravo.