The salon Is Open

Kimberly's career ambitions are on hold until she can find a suitably ""genius"" replacement to become Jonathan's new assistant. The interviews are many, but candidates are few — until Elizabeth arrives, and gets the job on the spot. To celebrate Kimberly's achievement, Jason organizes a trip to a nearby lounge. There, he convinces a waitress to come in for a cut. Brandon seems jealous. At the salon the next day, Jason gives her a terrific new look — with frequent visits from Brandon, who watches intently. On a busy Saturday, comedienne Margaret Cho pays a visit. Celebrity surprises are part of life in Los Angeles; Jonathan makes the time to attend to her personally. The next week, Passions actress Heidi Mueller drops by for a cut and a makeover. Brandon again fails to endear himself to Jonathan. First, he invites his ""sandwich guy"" to sell food to the stylists without seeking Jonathan's permission. He washes his hair in the salon sinks, a Jonathan no-no. He continues to wear short sleev