Parents' Guide to

L.A. Hair

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Celeb salon has salty vocab, lots of drama.

TV WE Reality TV 2012
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Based on 4 parent reviews

Denise M.
Denise M. Adult
May 25, 2023
age 18+

The Show Is A Joke

This show is a joke. All the stylists do is run their mouths all day instead of concentrating on their clients. Anthony is sickening and should not even be there. He acts like a buffoon. Why is he even there he can not do hair. The stylist are below average with their old fashion looking hair styles. When doing someone’s hair keep your mouth shut and concentrate on your client. They can’t get hair done because all of them are always running their mouths which is annoying. Kim looks like a made up clown and her hair always looks a mess as well as her outfits. Why is this show even on. They do nothing to promote the hair industry or even have the skills to represent the hair industry. It’s a cesspool of personal drama which no one cares about. Get rid of this show it has no value.

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Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Britt W.
Britt W. Adult
January 12, 2017
age 14+

"THE TOP HAIR DIVA!"

L.A. Hair is a show that does nothing to bring out the creative juices! It's just a cup full predictable unnecessary ongoing hot catty mess from season to season filmed at Celebrity Hair Stylist Kim Kimble's L.A. hair salon. Some of the stylists are out of control petty, disrespectful and unprofessional; aside from the fact that there's little visual for those watching to see them display their masterpieces and everyone wants to be the "TOP DIVA" of the salon, while sometimes plotting against Ms. Kimble and her management team. The shows certainly not worth the hour, there's plenty of more interesting shows to watch at or even be inspired by.

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What's the Story?

The reality series L.A. HAIR features celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble as she runs her high-end salon that caters to celebrity clients. From helping singers like Brandy and The Apprentice's Omarosa Manigualt-Stallworth look good for the cameras, and working with clients like Kellie Rowland on photo shoots, she has to keep her own diva-like team, including her assistant Anthony, and stylists Dontay, Angela, China, and Terry, in check. The rather spacey Charity also creates some challenges. When things go wrong her mom and stylist Jasmine Kimble offers advice. It isn't easy, but Kim works hard to remain professional while transforming her clients one hair at a time.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (4 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

The series offers a voyeuristic look into the world of a high-end stylist and her staff. While there is some discussion of hair and how to cut it, color it, and/or weave it, most of the show's focus is on over-the-top drama between the staff, much of which feels staged for the cameras.

Folks who like the gossipy indulgence that comes with beauty-shop reality might find it entertaining, especially when a celeb shows up to get something done and is pleased with the results. But the constant bickering featured here might make you want to pull your hair out.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about hair salon-centered reality shows. Is it the styling or the stylists that make the show appealing? Are viewers expected to learn anything about hair or hair styling from these shows, or are they just promotional vehicles for the salon and/or stylists being featured?

  • Do you think a show about well-behaved staff at a well-managed salon would be an interesting TV show? What makes reality shows successful?

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