Look Behind The Look

I'm thrilled to present this week's episode with Oscar Nominee, Camille Friend.  With over 2 decades in the film business, she is a legendary hair department head of epic films including many MARVEL  favorites- and of course Black Panther and Wakanda Forever.  I loved this episode because I caught Camille directly after she received some news that at one time would've sent her spiraling, but inste...

This week's Episode is a conversation I had with Oscar and BAFTA nominee, Heike Merker about her work as makeup and hair department head on the Netflix film ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT which is getting a tremendous amount of attention this awards season.  Finding herself quite literally on the Front Lines of this project, we talk about her challenges, the physical demands and how she discovered...

In Episode 17, acclaimed costume designer, Bina Diageler and I talk about her work on Tár with director Todd Field and the minimalist approach to Cate Blanchett's Lydia Tár which contributed significantly to the performance that is many people’s favorite of this year.  Bina and I also talked about her work with one of my all-time favorite directors, Pedro Almadovar, her upcoming project on Cristób...

This week’s episode is so much fun- I am speaking to the women behind the hair and makeup looks in EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, Anissa E. Salazar and Michelle Chung.  I know you’ve seen the film and you’ve read the press and seen how celebrated their work is… but for the one person who hasn’t seen this film yet, it’s available on Showtime and other platforms- so go watch it!  Anissa E. Salaz...

The Oscar's Short List, the BAFTA's Long List... this duo is at the  top of every list as far as all the awards' buzz and in this episode you will see and hear why.  Jaime Leigh McIntosh (Hair Department Head) and Heba Thorisdottir (Makeup Department Head) talk about Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Toby Maguire... and snake fights, dirt, and creating a Studio 54 for an entirely different decade.  Find...

Today's Episode is with the effortlessly cool Costume Designer and  Stylist, Dawn Ritz.  Her resume includes working with Selena Gomez,  Ariana Grande, Bella Thorne, Elton John, Grammy Winning  Producer Timbaland,  Emma Roberts, Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas, Grammy  Winning Slipknot, Academy Award winner John Hawkes, Multi Grammy and  Academy Winner Glen Campbell... and today, we are bringing you all t...

This episode was recorded from The Makeup Show ’s, Holiday Makeup Shop which is an annual event that makeup artists love to attend.  I talked to the Creative Directors of some of your favorite brands so take a look below to see the breakdown of the guests and listen for what is new from your favorite companies. Enjoy! HUGE thank you to Shelly Taggar, everyone’s favorite I-Don’t-Know-How-She-Does-I...

Ellen Arden is a makeup department head who knows her way around a  Marvel Studio... and a Netflix Studio.  She can make Maya Hawke look glamorous and execute editorial trends on Camela Mendes in Do Revenge on Netflix, and then create terrifying looks on the otherwise adorable Gael García Bernal in Werewolf By Night.  Listen as she breaks down her most memorable creations and takes me through her...

In this episode, you will learn absolutely everything you want to know about the makeup and hair design in the film, Amsterdam.  All the details behind Margot Robbie's beautiful looks and the effort put into the most perfect shade of brunette I've ever seen are broken down by Lori McCoy-Bell (hair department head), Oscar Winner, Adruitha Lee (hair co-department head), and Nana Fischer (makeup depa...

Things are looking spooky! Channel the spirit of Halloween with Orphan: First Kill’s Makeup Designer Doug Morrow and actress Isabelle Fuhrman, who plays Esther - the child killer -  in this prequel to the cult horror hit. In this episode, Doug and Isabelle share what it was like filming Orphan: First Kill during the pandemic, the different techniques used to make Isabelle appear much younger, and...

In today's episode with Antoinette Messam, we explore the need to keep and challenging yourself in life.  Already well established in her costume design career, Antoinette was offered the task of creating a superhero costume for the first time in her life for Owen Wilson.  She  jumped whole heartedly into the challenge and succeeded with flying colors as you will see when you watch SECRET HEADQUAR...

What do Sephora, P. Diddy, and Brandy have in common? They’re all notable milestones in the career of Rea Ann Silva, the creator of the Beautyblender®! In this episode, Rea Ann takes us through her career, from working at makeup counters, to transitioning to an on-set makeup artist for music videos and TV, and then finally creating her identity as a founder and owner of Beautyblender®.  Plus, she...

#BLONDEonNetflix #marilynmonroe #blonde Netflix’s highly-anticipated Blonde documents the life of one of the most famous faces to ever grace the silver screen, but the real beauty of this film is the work behind the scenes. Hair Designer and Hair Department Head Jaime Leigh McIntosh and Makeup Artist, Makeup Department Head and Personal Makeup Artist to Ana de Armas, Tina Roesler Kerwin give us a...

Hulu’s The Bear may be about grief, but I’ve had so much fun in my conversation with Ignacia Soto-Aguilar and Allyson Vickers, the makeup and hair artists behind the new drama everyone is talking about. They tell us about the importance of creating ‘maintainable’ looks for characters, preparing to film theater-inspired scenes, and how they’re gearing up for Season 2. Ignacia and Allyson compare th...

In an episode and (movie!) that you can’t miss, Costume Designer Sarah Evelyn Bram shares her creative vision that brought Brad Pitt. Bad Bunny, and Joey King’s characters and costumes to life in Bullet Train. Sarah talks about the team it took to create each costume and how supply chain shortages caused a scramble behind the scenes. Sarah also discusses her unique career path, from being drawn to...

No matter if it’s current trends or timeless looks, Black-ish’s Hairstylist & Barber Stacey Morris and Hair & Celebrity Stylist and Department Head, Nena Ross Davis have created all the looks you love to see on TV. Stacey and Nena have been the creative geniuses behind some of TV’s greatest stylings, including Scandal, Law & Order, and of course, Black-ish. Stacey has worked behind the...

Stranger Things is one of the most iconic shows in Netflix history, largely due to the creative brain power behind bringing each character’s look to life. Stranger Things’ Emmy Nominated Makeup Department Heads Devin Morales and Amy L. Forsythe talk about testing out different looks, from creating the perfect blue eye shadow to red nosebleeds, and staying true to the decade’s trends. Plus, they ta...

Elizabeth Holmes might have made promises to the medical community she couldn’t keep, but my conversation with Jorjee Douglass exceeded expectations. The Dropout’s Makeup Department Head takes us behind the scenes (and behind the prosthetics) that made each character in the Hulu miniseries so iconic. From red lips to blue lights, Jorjee shares camera and color tricks that illuminated one of today’...

In the Season 3 premiere, Clean Beauty Advocate and Makeup Artist Campbell Ritchie illuminates the importance of creating clean, sustainable beauty products and how popular brands are misleading consumers about the safety of their products. Campbell dishes on learning from famous makeup artists like Nars, working with famous entertainers like Prince, and everything behind the scenes of bringing a...

When it comes to transformations, it's no secret that right now, they are all the rage.  But Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery and Melanie Lynskey as Betty Gore are really impressive and you will hear why in this episode.  I have Katie Ballard on the show this week to explain how she made their wigs appear so natural and realistic, share some of her inspiration and techniques, (spoiler- we talk abo...

It's here, It's here!  I am finally bringing you the James Vincent  Episode on video! If you have been a makeup artist or hair stylist in the industry for even 5 minutes, you know James from The Makeup Show, The  Powder Group, iArtist, or any number of other community gatherings in  the industry. James is the Director of Education and Artistry for The Makeup Show and The Powder Group, He career in...

It's here, It's here!  I am finally bringing you the James Vincent Episode! If you have been a makeup artist or hair stylist in the industry for even 5 minutes, you know James from The Makeup Show, The Powder Group, iArtist, or any number of other community gatherings in the industry. James is the Director of Education and Artistry for The Makeup Show and The Powder Group, He career in makeup is l...

Raise your hand if you binged the crazy ride that is Archive 81.  You know I love anything 90's but we get more than one period look in this show and Etzel Ecleston shared with me her story about going from Key to Makeup Department Head on this project and her secrets for defining the 1920s with makeup.  Listen up to learn how Etzel made her career happen, hear great advice about how to remain irr...

A delightful conversation with New Zealand's own costume designer, Jane Holland, where she opens up about the intense craftsmanship that went into Spike Spiegel's (actor John Cho's) iconic blue suit in Cowboy Bebop - the tailoring, influences from the graphic novel, the gorgeous lining only actor John Cho knew about, and a secret 'easter egg' of sorts: handmade buttons with a water symbol - all pa...

Listen as I unabashedly fan out over BAFTA Winner Nadia Stacey.   Nadia talks with me the day after her Oscar Nomination was announced for her Hair & Makeup Design on Cruella .  We talk about the looks, of course, but also how Nadia feels now that Cruella and her insanely creative looks have become some of the most recreated, beloved and studied looks in film right now. Make sure you are follo...