Look Behind The Look

Today is the day of the digital release of OPPENHEIMER so here is
an episode for you about what all the heavy lifting that went to aging and transforming the brilliant actors in the film.  Hair Designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh and Makeup  Designer Luisa Abel walk us through the process on set under Christopher Nolan's direction while they collaborated to create convincing looks for Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt that would span across wildly different projections (IMAX and 70 MM) and Black and White as well as Color. I'm sorry for the minimal visuals- the studio sent approved images which I wanted to respect, but in order to see Jaime Leigh and Luisa's extraordinary work better, please please please see the film which is out now on digital.Jaime Leigh also hosts the podcast, Last Looks which is a must-sub for everyone in the industry- check it out if you aren't subscribed already!

Jaime Leigh's IGhttps://www.instagram.com/jaimeleigh.hair/

Last Looks Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/Thelastlookspodcast

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The new film from A24, Sophia Coppola's PRISCILLA, is an undisputed feast for the eyes.  Released on this past weekend, you hopefully got yourself to the theater to see the incredible detail that was put in to the costumes, set design, hair, makeup and cinematography.  As a frequent visitor to Graceland myself and a person who has been known to study every last detail of Priscilla, Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley's aesthetic, I was truly impressed with the visuals because they honored the historical detail while also being unmistakingly Sophia's vision.  I loved having Hair Designer Cliona Furey back on the pod to talk about her unbelievable work (no doubt it has been in your feed this entire week!).  It's deservedly getting tons of Awards Buzz, and you will love hearing about how she did it, straight from Cliona herself. 
Enjoy!

Hello Hello! No, you aren't imagining things- we are
talking about The Bear again because this season absolutely deserves two
episodes.  Today's is with Hair Department Head, Ally Vickers and she
talks about her much discussed brilliant work (coined "dirtbag chic" by
many) with Jeremy Allen White, and turning Abby Elliot from blonde to
brunette and back again within a week. She takes us behind the scenes
with Will Poulter, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the entire cast of this beloved
show. You'll hear from Ally about her Mood Videos that she
creates for her characters, and if you are watching on YouTube
(subscribe now BTW) you will see the one she created for Donna (played
by Jamie Lee Curtis of course). Enjoy!

*Check out the show notes for how to support those out of work from the ongoing strike

as well as to see which products Ally uses for Jeremy's look.

Links In This Episode:

Ally's IG

https://www.instagram.com/allysondawn/

Entertainment Community Fund

https://tinyurl.com/entertainmentcommunityfund2023

Local 706

https://local706.org/

Products Used on Jeremy Allen White:

Tecuane Esperanza Scalp Oil

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Bumble and Bumble Sea Salt Spray

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Days of Dirt

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WE ARE HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL.  Yes indeed, with Emmy Nominee Moira Frazier, the Head of the Hair Department at ABBOT ELEMENTARY. Moira tells me about whipping up a wig at a moment's notice for Ayo Edibri, finding individualized hairstyles for all our favorites in the cast
including Janelle James, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter as well as the many many many other cast members- kids, parents and more. Moira breaks down the nitty gritty of The Strike and how the trickle down affects the entire industry, and she tells me about her products which she uses on set and you can purchase for yourself.  I had the greatest time talking to this amazing woman, and I hope you enjoy our conversation and learn a thing or two that you didn't know before about wigs, the strike, and... Toledo.  (just listen!) Moira's products discussed in the episode:

• ⁠Lace lock melting spray⁠


• ⁠Hair creme⁠


• LAMIE LUV Moisture Combo

Moira's IG

⁠https://www.instagram.com/fingazbeauty/⁠

Gino's in Toledo

⁠https://originalginos.com/⁠

Netty's In Toledo⁠

https://nettys.com/⁠

THE BEAR. It's your favorite show and these are your favorite
characters. I am breaking my hiatus to bring you this episode because
you know we all need it. Ignacia Soto-Aguilar will tell you in this
episode about THE LASH (you know the one on Jamie Lee Curtis' face
that broke the internet)! I love talking to Ignacia about her projects
because while she is a makeup artist, what you may not know is that she
thinks like a filmmaker. Listen as she tells me what it was like
shooting Episode 6 - "Fishes", that incredible Christmas dinner scene
where ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE. And Will Poulter's tatts based on his
personal story - he needed nurses everywhere and hot sauce bottles?! -
as well as the Brownies that he made himself and brought to set in this
very special bonus episode about this very special show.

For the last episode of Season 3, I am thrilled to bring you the Guardians of the Galaxy 3.  I had been looking forward to speaking with
the film's Hair Department Head, Cassie Russek, for a long time now and we were finally brought together here with Makeup Department Head of
Guardians 3, Alexei Dmitriew, AND for the cherry on top, my friend, Chukwudi Iwuji joined us as well!  You are going to love this talk with the team behind Guardians of the Galaxy 3 as they tell me about their favorite days on set, their biggest challenges and how they worked together to break the record for the MOST prosthetics used in a feature film.

02:54 - Start

4:15 - Coming to the Film

8:47 - Making the Look

10:44 - Pull-Back Mask

11:43 - Prosthetics over CGI

13:00 - Working with the Hair

14:30 - Going Bald

16:50 - Purple

18:52 - R&D

21:18 - We Won’t Fix It In Post

22:56 - Everyone Was “On It”

24:39 - Adaptation and Evolution

27:13 - Crazy Eyes

29:12 - Project Investment

31:14 - Bring the A Game

33:32 - Favorite Day on Set

39:06 - Record Breaking Prosthetics

This week features a conversation between Oscar Award Winner Judy
Chin and Emmy Award Winner Jason Collins of Autonomous FX, Inc.
Dead Ringers starring Rachel Weisz, now on Amazon Prime, is a limited series
based on the original film which starred Jeremy Irons.  Judy is the
makeup department head and Jason heads up the SFX Team on the show. 
These two are masters of their craft, that much is certain, but what I
really enjoyed talking with them about was the extraordinary way that
they approach the subject matter of the show through artistry.  We also
discuss the observation that audiences are shocked by the "graphic
nature" of the scenes in the birthing center of this series, yet are
capable of consuming content that is violent and gory without commenting
on it.  Hear how they worked together on this challenging project and
please let me know what you think of Dead Ringers!

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3:08 - Start

3:53 - Judy Gets in on The Project

5:40 - The Baby Vending Business

8:40 - The Maternity Ward

10:00 - The Natural Body Horror Dance

12:35 - Pushing For Authenticity 

14:04 - Prepping the Birthing Rig

15:10 - The ECE Procedure

17:30 - The Big Belly

19:50 - The Crowning Scene

21:05 - Creating the Twins

22:50 - Simplicity Saves the Day

23:52 - Differentiating the Twins

25:51 - The Female Approach

26:35 - Closing

There is a GREASE for every generation. From its Broadway origins, to
the recent version on Paramount Plus, it's the gift that keeps on
giving. Jaala Leis Wanless, the Hair Department Head of GREASE: Rise of
the Pink Ladies talks to me about the challenging undertaking of
leading a team to create styles that reflect the period and also move
realistically through intense musical production numbers. We talk about
the different era's of Grease looks and the refreshing diversity in
this latest production. Are you enjoying GREASE: Rise of the Pink
Ladies?
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5:10 - The Grease Look Bible

5:59 - Wig Culture

7:10 - Whitewashing

8:13 - The Wig Heist

10:11 - Aversion to the Wig

11:51 - Shooting Musical Numbers

13:45 - That Feeling Where Everything is Working

14:50 - Leading With Trust

16:38 - Teaching Skills

19:20 - Theater x TV Blending

20:44 - The Day that Tried to Kill Jaala

24:33 - Honoring a Time Period on a Time Crunch

25:10 - Time vs. People

27:17 - Mysterious Benedict Society

29:52 - Coming to Rise of the Pink Ladies

30:41 - A Lot Going On All the Time

33:20 - Second Seasons

33:50 - Taking Time Off

I was lucky enough to have all three of the masters behind the look of White House Plumbers for this episode.  One thing- I was unable to
get clips for you for the YouTube version of the podcast because HBO has them on lockdown, but you can see their incredible work when you watch
the show of course. We talk about some of the key elements to creating these looks and the welcome challenge of sourcing products and clothing elements that are animal and environmentally conscious as requested by Woody Harrelson. As always there are fun stories in here about Woody Harrelson, Yul Vasquez, and so much more.  Are you watching?  Let me know what you think!https://www.hbo.com/white-house-plumbers

The Makeup Show was in NYC April 30-May 1, and I had a chance to talk
to some of my favorite women about their brands and what is new.  Let me know if you were at the show and what you picked up! In this episode:

I grabbed Angelique Velez from Breakups To Makeup, Cheyenne Pellicoro
from Jones Road, Kim Baker from Glamazon Beauty and Belinda Salazar from B3 Beauty.

Thank you for having me again at The Makeup Show!

Links in this ep:

Breakups To Makeup

https://breakupstomakeup.com/

Hey Glowfriend Podcast

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/glowfriend

B3 Balm

https://b3balm.com?p=HyieIpkNO

Jones Road

https://jonesroadbeauty.com

Contact Jones Road via email to apply for their PRO Discount

Glamazon Beauty

*Use this link for a discount, Lookers!

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