Episodes

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...

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 ...

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=...

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 ...

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 the s...

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, and ...

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 par...

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...

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...

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...

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 Dep...

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 p...

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:/...

I had such a fun time talking with Stevie about her masterful work as Makeup Department Head on RESPECT and engaging in real talk about the chaos on set. Stevie talks to us about thinking out of the box and on the spot on set to problem solve, recreating an icon and all the managing the pressure that comes along with it, remembering where you came from and being a true leader who manages a team to succeed in mastering a look. She tells us about the moment she fell in love with makeup and decided...

Ep10 is up! And you will be excited to hear this conversation between the celebrated makeup artist Lottie and I. You have absolutely seen and celebrated her brilliant work: She is the artist behind campaigns for Smashbox, Urban Decay, Benefit, Adidas... the list goes on and on... she also works with many of your favorite celebrities, and has had her work on countless covers including Vogue of course. We also talk about her fantastic podcast, We Speak Beauty, which is very popular in the beauty c...

In Episode 2.9, I finally got to enjoy some time with my friend Suzy Gerstein who talks with me about her early days in the industry assisting makeup legends like Dick Page, Lisa Butler, Val Garland and Chris Colbeck. We talk about her great love for her time spent working with the foundation Dress For Success, her obsession with finally getting organized thanks to Grishan Roof, and we talk about the importance of set etiquette, taking rules and breaking them so that your technique becomes your ...

It took a village to create the masterful transformation of Jessica Chastain into icon Tammy Faye Bakker, and Just Raleigh allows us inside the detailed work that he contributed. A prolific artist, Justin was behind the special effects work for Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones, and Vincent D'Onofrio. We talk about his work in great detail, and as a bonus, we delved into the world of American Crime Story | Impeachment which is currently on FX. Justin's company Fractured FX is behin...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Covarrubius who is the Costume Designer behind your new favorite show, Only Murders In The Building. We know you've already devoured season 1 and are relieved to hear that a Season 2 has been greenlit, now hear Dana and I talk about all your favorite characters played by Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and yes, she tells stories about Sting. Dana shares with me about her creative process and her career path. I especially loved hearing about her u...

In this episode, Hair Designer Lilliana Maggio talks about her second EMMY nomination for her work on The Politician. She joins me straight from the set of the Sex and The City reboot, And Just Like That, to discuss her career and reveal how she manages to balance work, a newborn, and even COVID. We talk about the power and grace of Judith Light, the experience of watching Steven Spielberg direct while she was on the set of West Side Story, how Vera Farmiga was the one who inspired her to be abl...

Don't let his baby face fool you, Troy Jensen has over 30 years of experience in the makeup industry and in this episode we go behind the unforgettable Swan Dress look worn by Bjork in the 2001 Oscars, and you'll hear why this story was one of his greatest career lessons. Troy has created looks for an endless roster of celebrities - in this episode, we talk about his work with Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, and more. Troy is also an incredible photographer and quite often,...

In Episode 2.4 , I speak with Bobbie Thomas - TODAY Show correspondent, fashion journalist, style expert and ...my friend! I invited Bobbie to come onto the show to take a look behind keeping up appearances in our fast-paced industry. I wanted to talk with her about finding joy in moments that prove to be challenging, and how to take time out for yourself so that you can recharge, regroup, and then show up for yourself and those you care about. Bobbie and I talk about working with brands and com...

I am beyond thrilled to share this conversation with the legendary makeup master Ve Neill. Ve's career spans decades and includes 8 Oscar Nominations and 3 Wins. She and I cover as much as we can in our time together including her Tim Burton collaborations Beetlejuice, Ed Wood, Sweeny Todd, and of course, Edward Scissorhands. Find out more about her intimate relationship with Johnny Depp and Robin Williams and even hear about the 2 gigs she regrets turning down. (!) You know Ve's work from her c...

Emmy Season is here and Jeriana San Juan is nominated for her impeccable work in the Netflix Series, HALSTON. Listen to her talk about how she came to the project and how she researched, replicated, and paid homage to one of America's greatest designers. Also hear stories about how she worked as a consultant on the film and actually choreographed Ewan McGregor's movements. From Halston, to Liza and of course Elsa Pieretti, we cover all of the highlights in this visual feast and Jeriana shares ge...

I'm thrilled to kick off Season 2 with a look into the work of the tremendously talented and incredibly humble Lawrence Davis. His latest project, RESPECT, is in theaters as we speak, so please go see it to truly enjoy Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin and also to bask in the work of hair magician, Lawrence Davis. He also shares with me the incredible story of what brought his career to fruition and set him on the path of what would become the department head for shows like Claws, Watchmen, The...