Hair and Make-up
The Hair and Make-up Department is responsible for the design, application, continuity and care of hair and make-up during feature film production. They are a key component in the overall design of a film.
"It is wonderful to be able to create a character and complete someone, but this is not a 9-5 job by any means - it's a lifestyle. Often you come off a project and if you're lucky, go straight into the next one. It's a contacts business so you want to stay in work for as long as you can. You have to fit in with an awful lot of people when you're making a film. Hair and makeup is an important part of the process - but it is only a part."
Graham Johnston
Bridget Jones - Edge of Reason, Love Actually, Gladiator.
Further details and occupations found in this area are detailed below:
The Hair and Make Up Department
The work ranges from creating contemporary looks, to recreating period designs and styles, or transforming an actor's face and body using prosthetics.
Read MoreChief Make-Up Artist - Film
Chief Make-up Artists are responsible for the overall design and execution of the Make-up on feature films, and on some big budget Commercials; they are in charge of the Make-up Department. They work closely with Costume Designers, and Chief Hairdressers to ensure that each artist's overall "look" complements every aspect of the script.
Read MoreProsthetics Artist - Film
Prosthetics Artists work on feature films and in television on commercials, pop promos, corporate productions, light entertainment programmes, documentary dramas, etc. Prosthetics are appliances made of rubber, plastic, gelatine, silicone, or any other material that can be affixed to an Actor's face or body, in order to change their shape and/or appearance.
Read MoreMake-Up Artist - Film
Make-up Artists work on feature films and on some commercials and pop promos, working to the Chief Make-up Artist. Make-up and Hair are key elements in the overall design of films or television productions, creating a look for the characters in relation to social class, and time periods, and any other elements required to create the desired illusion.
Read MoreAssistant Make-Up Artist - Film
Assistant Make-up Artists work on feature films and on some commercials, and are responsible to Make-up Artists, and Chief Make-up Artists and/or Designers. Their responsibilities vary depending on the size of the production.
Read MoreMake-Up and Hair Assistant - Film & TV
Make-up and Hair Assistants work on feature films and in television on commercials, pop promos, corporate productions, light entertainment programmes, documentary dramas, etc. They must be proficient in both make-up and hair techniques.
Read MoreMake-Up and Hair Designer - Film & TV
Make-up and Hair Designers usually work on feature films and high budget television dramas and must be proficient in both make-up and hair techniques. Make-up and Hair are key elements in the overall design of films or television productions, creating a look for the characters in relation to social class, and time periods, and any other elements required to create the desired illusion.
Read MoreChief Hairdresser - Film
Chief Hairdressers are responsible for the overall design and execution of hair styling on feature films; they are in charge of the Hairdressing Department. As well as styling and dressing performers' natural hair, they also design, make, style, dress and apply all wigs, and hairpieces.
Read MoreHairdresser - Film
Hairdressers work on feature films and on some commercials and pop promos. They liaise closely with colleagues in the Hair, Make-up and Costume Departments, as well as with Directors, Actors and extras. They prepare performers' scalp and skin and create hairstyles to suit production requirements.
Read MoreAssistant Hairdresser - Film
Assistant Hairdressers work on feature films and are responsible to Hairdressers, Chief Hairdressers and/or Designers. Their responsibilities vary depending on the size of the production.
Read MoreMake-Up and Hair Artist - Film & TV
Make-up and Hair Artists work on feature films and in television on commercials, pop promos, corporate productions, light entertainment programmes, documentary dramas, etc. They are also employed on TV dramas, and feature films working to Make-up and Hair Designers.
Read MoreMake-Up and Hair Trainee - Film & TV
Make-up and Hair Trainees are recruited onto productions at the Designer's discretion, usually near the beginning of principal photography. They may be employed on feature films and in television on commercials, pop promos, corporate productions, light entertainment programmes, documentary dramas, etc.
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