Ep 1. Welcome to the Gatsby, You Made the Cut

As we jump into the first episode of Jerseylicious season 1, we are welcomed into the world of the Gatsby Salon, a well-known hair salon in central New Jersey that caters to the elite and celebrities. The show begins with the owner of the salon, Gayle Giacomo, in the midst of a dilemma - she is searching for a new stylist to add to the team at the Gatsby. As she sifts through resumes and job applications, we meet the two main contenders for the position - Tracy and Olivia.

Tracy is a feisty, confident woman who has a lot of experience in the hair styling world. However, she has a bit of a reputation for her no-nonsense attitude and her tendency to clash with others. Olivia, on the other hand, is more young and girlish, and seems to be a bit more on the inexperienced side. However, Gayle is intrigued by her youthful energy and passion for the industry.

Throughout the episode, we get to see the personalities and dynamics of the other staff members at the Gatsby. There's the outgoing and flirtatious makeup artist, Alexa, and the tough and opinionated nail artist, Gigi. We also get to meet some of the regular clients of the salon, including an older woman who comes in for regular blowouts, as well as a teenage girl who is getting her hair done for prom.

As Gayle struggles to make her decision about which stylist to hire, tensions begin to rise between Tracy and Olivia. It becomes clear that Tracy sees Olivia as a threat to her own position at the salon, and she sets out to make sure that Olivia doesn't make the cut. Olivia, meanwhile, is determined to prove herself and show that she has what it takes to succeed at the Gatsby.

The episode culminates in a sort of audition for the two stylists - Gayle has them both style a client's hair, and then she evaluates their work. Without giving anything away, let's just say that tensions are high and there's a lot riding on this decision for both Tracy and Olivia.

Overall, "Welcome to the Gatsby, You Made the Cut" sets the stage for what will be a drama-filled season full of high stakes, fierce competition, and even fiercer personalities. It's a glimpse into a world that most of us can only dream of, and it's sure to keep viewers hooked from start to finish.