Parents need to know that -- like many reality-show competitions -- this hairstyling series emphasizes personal conflict. Contestants insult one another in individual interviews, sometimes using derogatory names or curse words. Some face-to-face confrontations get snippy, too, as stylists insult one another's abilities during competitions. Some flirting occurs (sometimes between same-sex pairs), and one male competitor seems confused about his sexuality.

Families can talk about the appeal of conflict-driven reality TV. Would these shows be as entertaining if everyone got along? How much of the conflicts viewers see on TV do you think is manufactured/encouraged by the folks behind the scenes? Do you have to be a certain kind of person to get on a reality TV show? Families can also discuss sportsmanship. Why do you think rules about sportsmanlike behavior exist? What's wrong with playing dirty? Do you think nice people tend to lose competitions more often? Can you think of examples of nice people winning, or mean people losing?