Docu-series follows Franklin Beauty School, a nearly century-old, family-owned African-American cosmetology school in Houston, Texas
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is launching its latest show “Houston Beauty,”a docu-series surrounding Franklin Beauty School, a 98-year-old, family-run cosmetology school in the heart of Houston, Texas.
My friends know that my guilty pleasure is reality shows but hair stylist, hair salon reality shows are the absolute best! Some of my favs (past and present) include Jerseylicious, Chicagolicious, L.A. Hair, Beverly Hills Fabulous (with Elgin Charles baby!….why did they cancel it?), and let’s not forget the intimidating Tabatha’s Salon Takeover! Yaaas, Oprah please bring it on!
RCS SIDEBAR: don’t you just love how Oprah refuses to refer to her reality shows as reality shows. Docu-series baby and don’t you forget it! By the by, if Oprah wants to see some real hair stylist drama, I’m going to need her to take a trip to Brooklyn.
Led by the family matriarch, Glenda ‘Ms. J’ Jemison, Franklin Beauty School has been successfully teaching students since 1915. Known for running a tight ship and providing a “tough love” environment, Ms. J and her staff are facing changing times and are not always prepared for what will walk through their doors. The series follows the staff and students of Franklin, who come from all walks of life, as they overcome various hurdles to achieve balance and success. The stakes are high and to garner a cosmetology license could mean a whole new life for them—but only if they can overcome their personal struggles along the way.
“Houston Beauty” is more than a show about hair and beauty, but a show surrounding love, forgiveness, inspiration and dreams. With the help of ‘Ms J’ and her Franklin Beauty School staff, they work through all of the big personalities and struggles to set their students on a path towards success in both cosmetology and life.
Tune in for the series premiere Saturday, November 2 at 10/9c on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
About Houston Beauty
“Houston Beauty” follows Ms. Glenda Jemison (“Ms. J”), the owner and director of Franklin Beauty School, the oldest continuously operated licensed beauty school in Texas. The Jemison family may be established pillars of the community, but their trainees come from all walks of life. While trying to balance school with their erratic home lives, many of these students do whatever it takes to make ends meet: Whether working behind makeup counters, as kitchen beauticians or exotic dancers, these tough and talented pupils all share the pursuit of a better life. The series is produced by Park Slope Productions and executive produced by Paul Reitano and Terrence Sacchi. Showrunner is Lindsey Bannister. Join the conversation on Twitter using #HoustonBeauty.
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