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The Glam Fairy
- Style Network
- Genre: Reality TV
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Reality spin-off mixes cosmetics with catty behavior.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this Jerseylicious spin-off seeks to inspire women unhappy with their looks to spend some time "glamming it up" in order to feel better about themselves. Like its sister show, it contains lots of salty vocab (though "f--k," "s--t" are bleeped), catty fights, and some sexual references. Drinking is visible at clubs; champagne is served at the salon. The overall show is a promotional vehicle for Alexa Prisco's professional makeup services.
What's the story?
The reality series GLAM FAIRY stars former Jerseylicious cast member Alexa Prisco as she uses makeup, hairstyling, and fashion to change people's lives. The celebrity makeup artist brings people to the Glam Factory, a Hoboken, N.J.-based salon to be made over by a staff of "glam fairies", including hair stylist Brielle, cut and color expert Sharie, makeup artist Jessica, and Jon, Alexa's best friend and client liaison. Alexa's assistant, Alexa -- known to all as A2 -- adds to the fun. From helping a group of moms transform from frumpy to fabulous, to struggling with jealousy when Alexa hires outside fashion consultants, the craziness never stops at work. After-hour activities leads to some drama, too.
Is it any good?
Prisco, who claims to be the best makeup artist in New Jersey, attempts to live up to her reputation by showcasing how her team can transform women's looks in order to help them feel better about themselves. In between the makeover activities and commentaries about the importance of women keeping themselves well-groomed and pretty, there's lots of ditzy behavior and cat fights to keep it from getting boring.
The show is mostly humorous, but it seems more scripted than the average reality show thanks to the cast trying too hard to act as if what they are doing or saying is completely natural. Nonetheless, Jerseylicious fans will probably be drawn to it, and find it voyeuristically entertaining.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about reality shows. Is there a difference between an unscripted show and a reality show? If a reality show requires cast members to purposely do things and/or behave a certain way, should it really be called "reality"?
Do makeover TV shows that focus on changing the way you look, whether it be with makeup, fashion, or weight loss, send positive or negative messages about how we should think about ourselves and our bodies?
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It's ok
You have to understand it's a show about a make up artist...So it is obviously shallow.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Style Network |
| Cast: | Alexa Prisco, Brielle Calafiore, Sharie Manon |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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