Episodes

I brought Emmy Nominated Makeup Artist Angie Wells back onto the show for the second time this week because we wanted to celebrate the release of her new album Truth Be Told and to talk about her NAACP Image Award Nomination for her work as makeup department head on Disney+ 's Cheaper By The Dozen and Season 2 of Amazon Prime's Hunters. Enjoy our talk about balancing a career that involves two passions and a family and for more about Angie's work head to our episode about her phenomenal work as ...

I had a great time talking to Avery Plewes about the huge responsibility she carried by costume designing Scream VI. Entering this beloved franchise and grabbing Ghostface by the... well... face, she conquered a huge job of ensuring the fans felt appreciated and the beloved installments were respectfully honored. Listen to how she assembled the museum with her team, and helped to make Gale Weathers look the best she's ever looked (IMHO). LINKS: IG https://www.instagram.com/averyplewes/ 5:57 - F...

Hair Department Head René Warnes talks about her work in the beautiful series “George & Tammy” now on Showtime. We talk about the inspiration behind the detailed period looks and the importance of team collaboration on projects to make them successful. Also the subtle pairing of ever-changing hair looks with period wardrobe, and the fun in looking back for 'inspo' to The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, and Hee Haw (OMG). Watch George & Tammy on SHOWTIME Now. Get full access to Look Behind T...

You know Grishan Roof as the woman behind all those satisfying videos of makeup depotting, making your kit tremendously lighter, more manageable and much prettier to look at. Listen in the episode as Grishan tells me how Depot Chopra was born, and how she thrived during COVID. Grishan becomes emotional as she recounts what the belief and support of her fellow makeup artists like Fiona Stiles meant to her as her business was getting started. Learn everything you need to know about what she does, ...

I'm thrilled to present this week's episode with Oscar Nominee, Camille Friend. With over 2 decades in the film business, she is a legendary hair department head of epic films including many MARVEL favorites- and of course Black Panther and Wakanda Forever. I loved this episode because I caught Camille directly after she received some news that at one time would've sent her spiraling, but instead she offers strength and advice for artists who have to handle the roller coaster ride better known a...

This week's Episode is a conversation I had with Oscar and BAFTA nominee, Heike Merker about her work as makeup and hair department head on the Netflix film ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT which is getting a tremendous amount of attention this awards season. Finding herself quite literally on the Front Lines of this project, we talk about her challenges, the physical demands and how she discovered the ability to paint artistically using mud, dirt, pigments and even macha (!) to create stunning, p...

In Episode 17, acclaimed costume designer, Bina Diageler and I talk about her work on Tár with director Todd Field and the minimalist approach to Cate Blanchett's Lydia Tár which contributed significantly to the performance that is many people’s favorite of this year. Bina and I also talked about her work with one of my all-time favorite directors, Pedro Almadovar, her upcoming project on Cristóbal Balenciaga, her Netflix show 1899, and her breathtaking work on Mulan. Links: Bina’s IG https:/...

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...

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...

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...

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.themakeupshow...

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...

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...

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: Fir...

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 ...

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...

#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, su...

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...

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...

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 creative directio...

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...

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 fi...

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 ...

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...