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. Salazar, who is the Hair Department head, met The Daniels when she was hair department head on Swiss Army M...
Jan 18, 2023•28 min
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 out here if Margot was truly crying for each and every take of that incredible scene in Black and Whit...
Jan 13, 2023•41 min
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 the details of her design for Icon, Ozzy Osbourne. Dawn talks with me all about how she created his look for...
Dec 21, 2022•45 min
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-It makeup champion and The Makeup Show Queen.More about The Makeup Show here: https://www.themakeupsho...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 career and the unexpected twists and turns she took to arrive in the makeup trailer of the biggest stud...
Dec 07, 2022•52 min
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 department head). We discuss Christian Bale, Taylor Swift, and Anya Taylor-Joy's many looks as well. Freq...
Nov 23, 2022•53 min
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 how fans can recreate the main character Esther’s costume for Halloween this year. Watch Orphan: Firs...
Oct 28, 2022•32 min
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 HEADQUARTERS on Paramount Plus. Hear how she did it in our conversation. As a surprise throwback, I brought up ...
Oct 21, 2022•39 min
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 shares expert career advice for all aspiring makeup artists that you'll soak up like a sponge! Highli...
Oct 07, 2022•46 min
#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 look behind Marilyn’s most iconic looks, filming in her orphanage and home, and how intentional, sub...
Sep 28, 2022•57 min
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 their time working on set to in fashion and glam environments, behind-the-scenes moments, and the crea...
Sep 16, 2022•43 min
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 arts and design to now becoming a costume designer for one of this year’s most anticipated releases...
Sep 01, 2022•28 min
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 scenes on the groundbreaking show since season 1, And here, she and Nena talk about how their creat...
Aug 19, 2022•35 min
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 take us behind their experience filming overseas during the pandemic, interacting with fans who recrea...
Aug 12, 2022•31 min
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’s most controversial figures. 1:10 —Dropping in on The Dropout: Early roadblocks in creating and fil...
Aug 05, 2022•39 min
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 high-fashion look to life. This is a premiere you won’t want to miss! This episode is sponsored by L...
Jun 16, 2022•43 min
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 about the iconic Vidal Sassoon Bevel Cut) and Katie shares hilarious stories from the set. Make sure to w...
May 10, 2022•36 min
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 makeup is legendary, he has worked for years Keying major Fashion Shows in all the major cities, and ha...
Apr 27, 2022•49 min
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 legendary, he has worked for years Keying major Fashion Shows in all the major cities, and has worked ...
Apr 27, 2022•49 min
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 irreplaceable on-set, and as always, so much more. Etzel's IG https://www.instagram.com/etzelmakeup/?hl=e...
Apr 16, 2022•23 min
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 part of a legacy costume (one the character wears the whole project!). Also, the hundreds of versions ...
Mar 31, 2022•41 min
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 following Nadia on IG http://instagram.com/nadiastaceyhairmakeupdesign/ for all you ever wanted in behind th...
Mar 21, 2022•39 min
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 conversation. Nakoya also discusses Sarah Jessica Parker being the ultimate boss on And Just Like That...
Mar 18, 2022•48 min
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 the same episode because these women both worked on films with very strong female leads and those part...
Mar 10, 2022•51 min
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. As a makeup artist, oncology certified esthetician, educator, and leader, she has worked closely with ...
Mar 03, 2022•56 min
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 contributed to Alessandro's makeup looks, and as commonly discussed by the greatest artists, it's never about t...
Feb 19, 2022•30 min
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 launch of her own successful makeup line, we cover it all. Join Kim and I for some real talk about the indu...
Feb 11, 2022•46 min
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 all. I have all 3 magicians here: Barry Lee Moe the Hair Department Head, David Williams the Makeup Depa...
Feb 02, 2022•46 min
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 immediately and without warning on March 12, 2020 in the midst of shooting a scene's master shot, and then...
Feb 01, 2022•42 min
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 of working with someone for so many different projects. Enjoy! See The Eyes of Tammy Faye HERE https://a...
Jan 21, 2022•38 min
