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GNTM Umstyling Breaks Tradition With First Male Extensions and a Contestant‑Chosen Cut

A rare rule break letting Boureima choose his cut fueled backlash over muted results.

Overview

  • The makeover episode, which aired Wednesday, March 25, put twelve models in the chair with celebrity stylist Dimitris Giannetos overseeing key changes.
  • Alexavius became the first male contestant to receive hair extensions and also lost his mustache, while Boureima unusually picked a simple trim himself.
  • Prolonged bleaching left Julia in tears as strong peroxide fumes irritated her eyes and breathing during hours of treatment.
  • The umstyling filled the entire broadcast, so no challenge or elimination took place that night.
  • Fans on social media panned the makeovers as bland and questioned the fairness of the exception, even as ratings hit a season best with 20.3% in the 14–49 demo and 2.93 million viewers.