Friday, May 18, 2007

Shear Genius: Chatting With Ben

US: Why did you decide to become a stylist?
Ben: I knew I was going to be a hair person at 15. My 1st girlfriend taught me how to French braid hair and used to give my brother Eric horrible haircuts when we where kids. I eventually just got the hang of it. Right after High School I did beauty school and the rest is history.

US: If you couldn't be a stylist, what would you be doing?
Ben: Playing music.

US: Who do you admire?
Ben: Ann Bower.

US: Any hair care secrets you`d like to share?
Ben: Guys with long hair, try styling it with hand lotion.

US: What is in your fridge right now?
Ben:1 Becks beer, yogurt tubes, fruit punch Gatorade, grapes, 1/2 bottle of Grey Goose .

US: What do you feel is the worst hair trend in the last 10 years?
Ben: Mini butterfly clips that people would put there bangs back with. (what the hell??)

US: Any pets?
Ben:I have a 4 year old female pit that I rescued named Bella

US: What is your favorite:
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
CD Fugazi 13 songs
Book Superfudge
TV Show the Simpsons
Guilty Pleasure free Porn

US: You are stranded (you pick a location) what three items do you hope you have in your bag?
Ben: Food, money, Q-tips.

US: Any final words?
Ben: Go get a hair cut.

Thanks Ben. We wish you and the other 3 all the best going into the final two episodes.

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