Based on a book written by Ellen Byerrum (''Crimes of Fashion''), ''Killer Hair'' (also known as ''Crimes of Fashion: Killer Hair'') is a television film that aired on the

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in 2009. The storyline follows a fashion journalist, Lacey Smithsonian, as she investigates the discovery of a dead body inside her friend's

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hair salon.

Synopsis

The story begins with the discovery of an emerging

fashion stylist Fashion is a form of Self-expression values, self-expression and autonomy at a particular period and place and in a specific context, of clothing, footwear, Lifestyle (sociology), lifestyle, Fashion accessory, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, and ...

's dead body. Angie Woods, a stylist recognized for succeeding with difficult rejuvenation jobs, is found dead with a razor in her hand. Investigators suggest that Woods committed suicide because of the unattractive hairstyle she was wearing. Smithsonian (

Maggie Lawson Margaret Cassidy Lawson (born August 12, 1980) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Detective Juliet "Jules" O'Hara in the TV show '' Psych''. From 2018 to 2019, she held the recurring role of Nathalie Flynn on Fox's ''Leth ...

), a fashion columnist and amateur

private investigator A private investigator (often abbreviated to PI and informally called a private eye), a private detective, or inquiry agent is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private investigators of ...

, is an

acquaintance The concept of interpersonal relationship involves social associations, connections, or affiliations between two or more people. Interpersonal relationships vary in their degree of intimacy or self-disclosure, but also in their duration, in t ...

of Woods and suspects something more sinister; she believes that a notable client of Woods, a

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er with a salacious web site, is somehow implicated. Detective Vic Donovan (

Victor Webster Victor Webster (born February 7, 1973) is a Canadian actor. He is known for being the second actor to play Nicholas Alamain on the NBC daytime soap ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1999 to 2000, and for his roles as the mutant Brennan Mulwray in '' Mu ...

) is assigned to the case. This causes complications due to his prior romantic affair with Smithsonian.

Cast and characters

* Lacey Smithsonian - Maggie Lawson * Stella Lake - Sadie LeBlanc * Brooke Barton -

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* Vic Donovan - Victor Webster * Mac -

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* Tony Trujillo -

Mark Consuelos Mark Andrew Consuelos (; born March 30, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Mateo Santos on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' (1995–2001; 2010) and as Hiram Lodge on The CW drama '' Riverdale'' (2017–2021) ...

* Felicity Pickles -

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* Detective Harding - Jason Schombing * Agent Thorn -

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* Josette Radford -

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* Boyd Radford -

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* Beau Radford -

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* Marcia Robinson -

Lynda Boyd Lynda Boyd (born January 28, 1965) is a Canadian actress, singer, dancer, musician, and writer. She is perhaps best known for her roles in the films '' Final Destination 2'' (2003), '' An Unfinished Life'' (2005), ''She's the Man'' (2006), and ' ...

* Rose Smithsonian -

Mary McDonnell Mary Eileen McDonnell (born April 28, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She received Academy Award nominations for her roles as Stands With A Fist in '' Dances with Wolves'' and May-Alice Culhane in ''Passion Fish''. Mc ...

* Charise Smithsomian -

Katharine Isabelle Katharine Isobel Murray (born November 2, 1981), known professionally as Katharine Isabelle, is a Canadian actress. She has been described as a scream queen due to her roles in various horror films. She started her acting career in 1989, playing ...

* Sherri Gold -

Carmen Moore Carmen Moore (born 24 December 1972) is a Canadian actress known for her work in television. She is known for her role as Loreen Cassway on ''Arctic Air'' (for which she was nominated for a Leo Award in 2012) and the lead role of Leona Stoney, o ...

* Tammi -

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Sequel

A sequel based on another book by Byerrum, ''

Hostile Makeover ''Hostile Makeover'' is a Lifetime Movie Network film. It is a sequel to the 2009 television movie ''Killer Hair'' and is based on the third book in the "Crimes of Fashion" series by Ellen Byerrum. Cast * Maggie Lawson as Lacey Smithsonian * Sadi ...

'', was televised seven days after this film, on June 28, 2009.

Release formats

The film was released on

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in various countries and an

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version was available exclusively in the United States.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 1410204 2009 television films 2009 films Lifetime (TV network) films Films based on American novels Films based on mystery novels Films set in Washington, D.C.