Quote by Camille Paglia

A lesser complaint: hair extensions. There are moments on 'All My Children' when half the women actors, young and old, seem to be afflicted by android Barbie creep. All those thick swatches of lifeless strands clustering lankly round ladies' necks! Like orange tanning spray, this is a fashion fad that should be put out of its misery.

A lesser complaint: hair extensions. There are moments on 'A

Summary

This quote criticizes the trend of hair extensions, particularly highlighting their prevalence in the television show 'All My Children.' The author observes that many female actors, regardless of age, appear to be affected by the overwhelming presence of hair extensions, which they describe as resembling the plastic hair of a Barbie doll. They compare this trend to orange tanning spray, implying that both should be discontinued as they lack naturalness and detract from a person's overall appearance.

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By Camille Paglia

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