Look Behind The Look

Hair designer Nakoya Yancey talks about her work on Colin In Black & White , getting the call in fly in and create young Colin Kaepernick's cornrows and working with Ava DuVernay in numerous productions, including the award-winning, When They See Us .  Nakoya discusses the importance of authenticity and inclusion, how things are changing on sets... and how they aren't... in this illuminating c...

Tuesday was International Women's Day, but let's be honest, EVERY  day is women's day, right?  To celebrate I wanted to talk to 2 women, Cynthia O'Rourke who was the Makeup Department Head for the film A Mouth  Full of Air, and Catherine Deriana who was the Makeup Department Head for the film God's Country which just celebrated it's premier at Sundance 2022. I picked these two and combined them in...

This week are are talking about the beloved clean beauty brand, jane iredale, and the brand's founder, Jane, with Director of Artistry and Education, Ami Mallon.  Listen as we talk about what clean beauty is, and what it not, and hear from Ami some real talk about work/life balance and how she discovered her purpose and how to turn it into a career.  Ami has over 15 years of experience in beauty....

This week I sat with (should I say zoomed with?) Oscar award winner Alessandro Bertolazzi and BAFTA nominated Sian Miller.  This is the duo  behind the epic 18th century looks in the film Cyrano which finally will be coming to theaters Feb 25.  In this interview Sian and Alessandro tell me about their Baroque Bubble that kept production going through the height of COVID, of a volcano that contribu...

In this episode, I'm sharing with you a conversation I had with Kim  Baker.  I met Kim at an event re-launch of her beauty line, Glamazon  Beauty and I was so truly impressed with the product that I invited her  on the show to tell me more about how it all came about.  From her beginnings as a successful Wilhelmina Model, to her unexpected career as  a celebrity makeup artist, and finally to the l...

Bonus Episode: Pam and Tommy On Hulu This is the day.  It's finally here.  You can now watch Pam and Tommy for yourselves on Hulu and I want you to report back.  Pam and Tommy has been loaded into your feed nonstop but now you can experience the series.  Let me know what you think.  I devoured the 8 episodes and in this Bonus Episode of Look Behind The Look we get into the HOW'D THEY DO THAT of it...

Seasoned Artists - Hair Designer Cliona Furey and Makeup Department Head Jo-Ann MacNeil - go in depth to discuss the incomparable looks of   Nightmare Alley .  We go into detail about the creative process creating the looks for The Geek played by Paul Anderson, Toni Collette's Zeena and Rooney Mara as Molly .  Cliona and Jo-Ann share about the challenges they faced like shutting down production im...

In this episode, I talk with Linda Dowds, Jessica Chastain's  personal makeup artist for 16 projects and counting.  We focused on The Eyes of Tammy Faye for this conversation as the awards buzz for her work has risen to a volume of 10.  The accolades are so well deserved and here we speak about the pressures of awards buzz, the mechanics of creating a look combined with prosthetics and the magic o...

I had such a fun time talking with Stevie about her masterful work as Makeup Department Head on RESPECT and engaging in real talk about the chaos on set. Stevie talks to us about thinking out of the box and on the spot on set to problem solve, recreating an icon and all the managing the pressure that comes along with it, remembering where you came from and being a true leader who manages a team to...

Ep10 is up!   And you will be excited to hear this conversation between  the celebrated makeup artist Lottie and I.  You have absolutely seen and celebrated her brilliant work:  She is the artist behind campaigns for  Smashbox, Urban Decay, Benefit, Adidas... the list goes on and on... she also works with many of your favorite celebrities, and has had her work  on countless covers including Vogue...

In Episode 2.9, I finally got to enjoy some time with my friend Suzy Gerstein who talks with me about her early days in the industry assisting makeup legends like Dick Page, Lisa Butler, Val Garland and Chris Colbeck.  We talk about her great love for her time spent working with the foundation Dress For Success , her obsession with finally getting organized thanks to Grishan Roof , and we talk abo...

It took a village to create the masterful transformation of Jessica  Chastain into icon Tammy Faye Bakker, and Just Raleigh allows us inside the detailed work that he contributed.  A prolific artist, Justin was behind the special effects work for Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield,  Cherry Jones, and Vincent D'Onofrio.  We talk about his work in great detail, and as a bonus, we delved into the worl...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Covarrubius who is the Costume Designer behind your new favorite show, Only Murders In The Building.  We know you've already devoured season 1 and are relieved to hear that a Season 2 has been greenlit, now hear Dana and I talk about all your favorite characters played by Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and yes, she tells stories about Sting.  Dana...

In this episode, Hair Designer Lilliana Maggio talks about her second EMMY nomination for her work on The Politician.  She joins me straight from the set of the Sex and The City reboot, And Just Like That, to discuss her career and reveal how she manages to balance work, a newborn, and even COVID.   We talk about the power and grace of Judith Light, the experience of watching Steven Spielberg dire...

Don't let his baby face fool you, Troy Jensen has over 30 years of experience in the makeup industry and in this episode we go behind the  unforgettable Swan Dress look worn by Bjork in the 2001 Oscars, and you'll hear why this story was one of his greatest career lessons.  Troy has created looks for an endless roster of celebrities - in this episode, we talk about his work with Kim Kardashian, Va...

In Episode 2.4 , I speak with Bobbie Thomas - TODAY Show  correspondent, fashion journalist, style expert and ...my friend!  I invited Bobbie to come onto the show to take a look behind keeping up appearances in our fast-paced industry.  I wanted to talk with her about finding joy in moments that prove to be challenging, and how to take time out for yourself so that you can recharge, regroup, and...

I am beyond thrilled to share this conversation with the legendary makeup master Ve Neill.  Ve's career spans decades and includes 8 Oscar Nominations and 3 Wins.  She and I cover as much as we can in our time together including her Tim Burton collaborations Beetlejuice , Ed Wood , Sweeny Todd , and of course, Edward Scissorhands .  Find out more about her intimate relationship with Johnny Depp an...

Emmy Season is here and Jeriana San Juan is nominated for her impeccable work in the Netflix Series, HALSTON.  Listen to her talk about how she came to the project and how she researched, replicated, and paid homage to one of America's greatest designers.  Also hear stories about how she worked as a consultant on the film and actually choreographed Ewan McGregor's movements.  From Halston, to Liza...

I'm thrilled to kick off Season 2 with a look into the work of the tremendously talented and incredibly humble Lawrence Davis.  His latest project, RESPECT, is in theaters as we speak, so please go see it to truly enjoy Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin and also to bask in the  work of hair magician, Lawrence Davis.  He also shares with me the incredible story of what brought his career to fruiti...

In Episode 30, we are talking to the photographer Keith Barraclough and his partner, Kate Lorenz.  Keith is a well-known photographer living in NY and you may have heard of their innovative endeavor, The Redhead Project.  It's been featured on CNN, and in Vanity Fair, and is indeed fascinating.  Keith has photographed over 500 redheads, capturing each of their unique personalities in a grand fashi...

In Episode 29 I talk with Beauty Director of Harper's Bazaar, Jessica Matlin.  Jessica is also the co-founder of your favorite Beauty Podcast, Fat Mascara and as a long time admirer of her work, I invited her on to Look Behind the Look for some fun beauty banter and a chat about some of our favorite Bazaar covers featuring Kevyn Aucoin's makeup artistry.  Listen and enjoy as we analyze the definit...

Theo Kogan.  Punk Rocker, beauty entrepreneur, makeup artist, model, actress and mom.  There is no "former" in any of these labels, she is all of these at any given time.  In today's episode, we talk about Theo's Iconic band The Lunachicks, and their new book, Fallopian Rhapsody written  with Jeanne Fury and available everywhere from Hachette.  Keeping with the element of surprise, Theo's daughter...

In today's episode, we talk with Makeup Artist and Hair Artist Jon Lieckfelt about some of his incredible creations with his clients including Maye Musk and Adam Lambert, and fun stories about his other clients like Christie Brinkley, Fran Drescher, Anne Heche, and Minnie Driver.  Hear his beautiful thoughts on not getting caught up in followers, likes, and other numbers; and keeping the focus on...

In this fun episode, the truth comes out that I was a late bloomer in the Schitt's Creek world.  This beloved treasure is celebrated by myself, makeup artist, Lucky Bromhead and hair stylist, Ana Sorys, who create so many of the iconic looks that you know and love on the show.  We discuss at length Moira Rose's infamous Crow look, her Cabaret look and so much more.  We also talk about how it feels...

Andrew Sotomayor and I had a lovely conversation about his work, his Emmy win and his philosophies on his artistry.  He shares his  origin story and secrets to longevity in this career.  Hint, always say yes and do whatever it takes to seize opportunities the second they arise.  In Episode 25 of Look Behind The Look, learn more about Andrew,  his intricate work on Broadway in West Side Story, his...