The Last Looks Podcast

Episode 59: We catch up with master Barber Sincere Gilles , Sincere has a wonderful story to share on how he got his start in the tv and film industry, the wonderful opportunities that have presented themselves along the way and how his eye for detail and his dedication to his craft have seen him succeed in his field…When listening to Sincere speak, his voice will lull you into a mode of positive...

Episode 58: We speak with Makeup Artist Margaret Bessera (fka Prentice)  All of you would have seen Margaret’s work at one time or another, Margaret is a true artist, her paint work, hair work and makeup applications can be seen in so many projects. If you are familiar with Margaret’s work, then you know.  But if you look her up for the first time, you will understand her rockstar status. So join...

Episode 57: We catch up with, now retired, Hair and Makeup artist Fae Hammond , Fae has had an incredibly impressive career, with such a variety of projects under her belt. Fae’s start at the BBC supplied her with amazing training, but also provided the perfect launchpad into a freelance world. I am so inspired by Fae’s career, but also her knowing when and how to retire, that is definitely a subj...

Episode 56: We catch up with Hairstylist Lindsay Nunnelee and Makeup artist Arlene Martinez, I’ve had a few guests now say they would love to hear from some artists coming up in the industry, so I decided to chat to these two ladies about their journey of working in the industry here in LA and we also talk about working towards joining the local 706 union and the separate set of struggles and hurd...

Episode 55: We catch up with Hairstylist Louisa Anthony , Louisa is not only a wonderful hairstylist, she is one of the most positive and supportive artists I have had the opportunity to work with. Louisa shares her journey, passion for her work and quite a few sound words of advice, so be sure to settle in and soak it all up. Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/l...

Episode 54: We catch up with Makeup Artist Tym Buacharern , Tym and I have worked together a few times and the first project I met Tym on was Blackpanther, I have always admired his work and am so happy he agreed to chat to me on the podcast. Tym has worked on a variety of projects from touring with Janet Jackson, to working in print and editorial to television and film. So on this episode we chat...

Bonus Episode: Ok so a little minisode for everyone because on September 13th an incredible book is due to be born into our world,  Howard Berger and Marshall Julius are introducing us to Masters of Makeup Effects - A century of practical magic! So often when I chat to artists about their start in the industry and we talk about when they were a kid or a teenager, so many of them will mention a boo...

Episode 53: We chat with Hairstylist Vito Trotta , Vito shares some fantastic stories from working on some brilliant projects, he also explains his new position as the Television Academy Governor for the Hair Branch and all that is involved to help the Annual Emmy awards happen.. So if you have ever wondered how the Emmy's work, Vito explains all…. Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://...

Episode 52: We catch up with Makeup Artist Angela Levin , Angela shares some incredible insight into her world of personal makeup artistry. Jennifer Aniston, Michelle Williams, Melissa McCarthy and Nicole Kidman, just to name a few of the wonderful women Angela looks after. Angela is a true professional and her passion for her work is infectious.. Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://w...

Episode 51: We chat with Hairstylist Arlene Martin , Arlene has a creative drive and passion that will get you inspired, coming from a salon owning, hair show competing background, Arlene has brought all of that experience and talent with her into the TV and film industry… Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks     Episode Brought to you by Arlene Martin Ha...

Team CRUELLA Nominated for an Oscar for their makeup and hair work 2022 Nadia Stacey Naomi Donne Julia Vernon Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks           This episode is brought to you by: John Blake's Wigs and Facial Hair  

Team DUNE Nominated for an Oscar for their makeup and hair work 2022 Donald Mowat Love Larson Eva Von Bahr Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks           This episode is brought to you by: M.Y.O Cosmetics Case

Team HOUSE OF GUCCI Nominated for an Oscar for their makeup and hair work 2022 Frederic Aspiras Göran Lundström AnnaCarin Lock Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks          This Episode is brought to you by: Hands Down Hand Refresher and Sanitizer

Team THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE WINNER of the Oscar for their makeup and hair work 2022 Linda Dowds Stephanie Ingram Justin Raleigh Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks         This episode is brought to you by: Melanie Mills Hollywood  

Team COMING 2 AMERICA Nominated for an Oscar for their makeup and hair work 2022 Carla Farmer Stacey Morris (Kutz) Mike Marino Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks         This episode is brought to you by: Linear Stand By Belts  

Episode 49: We chat with Howard Berger, Makeup Designer and co-founder of KNB effects group based in Los Angeles. What did we chat about? Well, I think the question is what didn’t we chat about? Howard has been on an incredible career journey, one most people only dream of.. So sit back relax, or get those walking shoes on or maybe you’re in the car on your way to work, either way be sure to enjoy...

Episode 48: We chat with Howard Berger, Makeup Designer and co-founder of KNB effects group based in Los Angeles. What did we chat about? Well, I think the question is what didn’t we chat about? Howard has been on an incredible career journey, one most people only dream of.. So sit back relax, or get those walking shoes on or maybe you’re in the car on your way to work, either way be sure to enjoy...

Episode 47: We speak with Hair Designer Shunika Terry , Shunika was happily spending her days creating fabulous hairstyles for her salon clientele in Texas when she was offered a job opportunity that changed her career path and now has her designing hair for projects like Atlanta, Mare of East town and Bad Boys for life. Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastloo...

Episode 46: We speak with Makeup and Hair Designer Nadia Stacey , Nadia shares with us where she draws her inspiration from for her design work, what it was like winning a BAFTA for the film The Favourite and how continuing your education as an artist is a must… Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks

Episode 45: We speak with Wig maker Robert Pickens from Wigmaker Associates , Robert chats about his fascination with wig making as a youngster and how that paved the road that has led him to where he is now owning his own wig making business based in Beverly Hills. We talk about some of the exciting projects he has done and he gives a little advice as to what can help us hairstylists when working...

Episode 44: We speak with Gino Acevedo , Gino has gone from the role of Prosthetic supervisor on various projects to now being a VFX creative art director at WETA digital in Wellington New Zealand. We chat about Gino’s journey from sculpting costume masks in Arizona, working on exciting films in LA to then moving to NZ to help create Middle Earth for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings. Buy me a Cof...

Episode 43: We speak with Makeup Designer Valli O’Reilly , Valli has an incredibly impressive filmography, she won an oscar for her work on Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events and then a BAFTA for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland …Valli shares the story of her beginnings as a makeup artists and how she found herself with a makeup brush in her hand, she shares some of her favourite proje...

Episode 42 : We speak with Hair Designer Barry Lee Moe , Barry has done hair styling on everything from Opera to Broadway to Live music touring and is now focused on his work in the television industry, Barry is a rising star in the world of TV hair, you can see his work on fantastic shows like POSE , Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Hollywood …you won’t want to miss his words of wisdom in this episo...

Episode 41: We speak with Makeup Designer Carol Rasheed , Carol chats about coming up in the industry in Orlando Florida and Atlanta Georgia, We discuss the importance of professional ethics in the workplace and why she started her own Makeup training academy. Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks

Episode 40: We speak with Makeup & Hair Designer Sarah Rubano , Sarah shares her journey of becoming a Makeup Artist and how she went from LA to New Zealand, Sarah has some super insightful advice that she lets us in on, so be sure to sit back, relax and be inspired by the infectious passion Sarah has for her work.. Buy me a Coffee and support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlook...