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The Last Looks Podcast — 171 episodes

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Oscars Special 2026: The Ugly Stepsister

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Oscars Special 2026: The Smashing Machine

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Oscars Special 2026: Sinners

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Oscars Special 2026: Kokuho

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Oscars Special 2026: Frankenstein

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89. Kazu Hiro: Sculpting Stories and Faces in Film

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88.Araxi Lindsey: Crafting Characters, One Hairstyle at a Time

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87.In Pursuit of Realism: Jason Hamer's Art and Adventure

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Oscar Special 2025: Wicked

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Oscars Special 2025: The Substance

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Oscars Special 2025: Nosferatu

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Oscars Special 2025: A Different Man

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Bonus: The Last Looks Mentoring experience with Catherine Fouts, Eryn Krueger Mekash and Emily Theide

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86.Braids, Business, and Big Dreams with Marva Stokes

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Bonus: How to get hired again - with Training to Trainee author Amy Eliza Read

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85.Global Inspirations: Wakana Yoshihara on Hair, Makeup, and Film

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Bonus: Set/Trailer Etiquette with training to trainee author Amy Eliza Read

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84.Designing Creativity: Suzi Battersby's Path in Special Effects

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Bonus: First day on set with training to trainee author Amy Eliza Read

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83.Designing Icons: Heba Thorisdottir on Craft, Careers, and Quentin.

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Bonus: Is this industry for me? with Amy Eliza Read

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82.Crafting Iconic Looks in Cinema with Yolanda Toussieng

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Bonus: The actor’s perspective with PJ Byrne

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81: From Film Sets to Cult Classics: Makeup Artist Jean Black

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Bonus: From Passion to Profession: The Evolution of Vincent Van Dyke

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Bonus: Tales of Triumphs & Tribulations from a Top Hair & Makeup Artist: Sharon Martin

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Bonus: Surviving the Jungle and Working with Legends: with Nana Fischer

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Bonus: Prepare for the Unexpected: Lawrence Davis Shares Tips for On-Set Success

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Bonus: Crafting Hyperrealistic Effects with Mike Marino

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Bonus: Mentoring the Next Generation of Makeup Talent with Donald Mowat

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Bonus: Marvel-ous Mane Magic Bringing Superhero Hairstyles to Life with Camille Friend

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Bonus: The Art of Film Makeup: A Conversation with Naomi Donne

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Bonus: From Stop-Motion Dreams to Zombie Screams with Kevin Wasner

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Bonus: Collaboration and Communication - Georgia's Tips for On-Set Success

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Minisode: 12 Tips to prevent on set injuries with Vanessa Blanchard Lee

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80.Chasing a Dream: Kerrin Jackson's Journey Through Film, Fantasy and Special Effects.

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Bonus: What makes a great trainee with Jenny Rhodes-McLean

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79.Balancing Workshop and On-Set: The Best of Both Worlds with Kala & Emily

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Bonus: Breaking into the Crowd - Insider Tips from Julia Vernon

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78.Honoring African Beauty: Babalwa Mtshiselwa on Representation in Film

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Bonus:When is the Right Time for an Artist to Get an Agent? Key Considerations with Daniella Milton

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77.From Wedding Dress Netting to Wicked Wigs: How Sam Cox of Samuel James Wigs Became a Virtuoso Wig Designer

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Bonus: Building Strong PA and Hair/Makeup Relationships with Rachel Obering

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76.From Walking Sticks to Suicide Squad: How Alessandro Bertolazzi Brings Characters to Life

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Oscar's Special 2024: Golda

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Oscar's Special 2024: Maestro

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Oscar's Special 2024: Oppenheimer

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Oscar's Special 2024: Poor Things (WINNER)

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Oscars Special 2024: Society of the Snow

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Minisode: Mentoring with Last Looks - Find out how to apply to be mentored by a past guest

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Bonus: Trainees Chat

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75. Sculpting a Career: Savannah Suderman Shares Her Journey in Special Effects

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Minisode: Working with Difficult Talent on set.

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Bonus: Navigating Pregnancy in the Film Industry - Advice from Working Moms

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74. Achieve Your Makeup Dreams: Career Insights with Graham Johnston

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Minisode: Let's Talk About Professional Ethics

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Bonus: Avoiding Financial Stress in an Unstable Industry.

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73.From Passion to Profession: Naomi Bakstad’s Journey to a Flourishing Makeup Career

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Minisode: Avoiding Burnout with Jaime Leigh

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Bonus: Managing On-Set Flow - Smoothing Out Production Snags with 2nd AD Jeremy Silveira

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72.Unlocking Success: Expert Strategies for Creating a Strong and Inclusive Team with Pippa Woods

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Minisode: Staying Healthy On Set with Jaime Leigh

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Bonus: Secrets to a Seamless Costume, Hair & Makeup Team with Yen Do.

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71. From Comfort Zones to Creativity: Brian Badie’s Approach to Hairstyling in Film

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Bonus: Expert Tips for Enhancing Skills and Thriving in Film Hair and Wig Styling with Anne Morgan

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Bonus: The Secrets Behind Stunning Character Transformations with Ivana Primorac’s Hair & Makeup Techniques

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Bonus:Tales from Middle Earth: Hair & Makeup Artist Rick Findlater on Working on the Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Films

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Bonus:The Power of Positive Relationships: How Collaborating with Others Can Transform Your Hair & Makeup Career with Jason Collins

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Bonus:Mastering the Art of Transformation: Lois Burwell’s Story of Triumph in Film Makeup Designing

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Bonus:From Good to Great: Embracing Adaptability for Hairstyling Success with Stacey Morris (Kutz)

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Bonus:Elevating Special Effects Makeup: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Innovation - Adam Johansen & Damian Martin from Odd Studio

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Bonus:From 1920s Glamour to Humidity Challenges: Kerry Warn’s Film Hairstyling Secrets

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Bonus:Step into a galaxy far, far away with Hair & Makeup Artist Flora Moody: Lightsabers, epic battles and iconic hairstyles await you on this episode.

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Bonus:Creating Realistic Wigs: Mastering the Art with Peter Swords King - Hair & Makeup Designer

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70. Rob Freitas - Mold Maker

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Minisode: Bald Cap Prep for Hair with Cassie Russek

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Kit Essentials: Oily Skin / Oily Hair

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69. Brian Sipe - Specialty Makeup Designer

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68. Dee the Barber

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67. Ve Neil - Makeup Designer

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66. Kathrine Gordon - Hair Designer

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Bonus: Dawn Gilliam / Script Supervisor

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65. Kate Benton - Hair & Makeup Artist

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64. Barrie Gower - SPFX Makeup Artist

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63. Sarah Hindsgaul - Hairstylist

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62. Debi Young - Makeup Artist

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61. Jane O’Kane - Hair & Makeup Artist

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Bonus: Sarah Rubano / Hair, Makeup & Prosthetic Designer

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Bonus: Female Grip Melanie Ragone

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Kit Essentials: Sunscreen Skin/Scalp

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THE WHALE - Oscars Special 2023 WINNER!

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ELVIS - Oscars Special 2023

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BLACK PANTHER WAKANDA FOREVER - Oscars Special 2023

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THE BATMAN - Oscars Special 2023

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ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT - Oscars Special 2023

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Kit Essentials: Facial Hair / Scalp Care

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Kit Essentials: Prolong Lipstick / Tail combs

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Kit Essentials: Tattoo Cover / Footwear / Affordable Foundation

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Kit Essentials: Foundations / Hair Brushes & Anti-Frizz

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60. Tina Roesler Kerwin - Makeup Artist

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59. Sincere Gilles - Master Barber

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58. Margaret Bessera - Makeup Artist

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57. Fae Hammond - Hair & Makeup Artist

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56. Up & Coming H+MUA - Lindsay & Arlene

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55. Louisa Anthony - Hairstylist

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54. Tym Buacharern - Makeup Artist

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Bonus: Masters of Makeup Effects Book.

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53. Vito Trotta - Hairstylist

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52. Angela Levin - Makeup Artist

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51. Arlene Martin - Hairstylist

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CRUELLA - Oscars Special 2022

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DUNE - Oscars Special 2022

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HOUSE OF GUCCI - Oscars Special 2022

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THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE - Oscars Special 2022 WINNER!

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COMING 2 AMERICA - Oscars Special 2022

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48. Howard Berger - Makeup Designer (pt.2)

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48. Howard Berger - Makeup Designer (pt.1)

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47. Shunika Terry - Hair Designer

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46. Nadia Stacey - Makeup & Hair Designer

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45. Robert Pickens - Wigmaker

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44. Gino Acevedo - VFX Creative Art Director

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43. Valli O‘Reilly - Makeup Designer

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42. Barry Lee Moe - Hair Designer

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41. Carol Rasheed - Makeup Designer

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40. Sarah Rubano - Makeup & Hair Designer

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39. Chris Clark - Hair Designer

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38. Michele Burke - Makeup Designer

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37. Carla Farmer - Hair Designer

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36. Mark Coulier - Makeup FX Designer

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Pinocchio - Oscar‘s Special 2021

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Ma Rainey‘s Black Bottom - Oscar‘s Special 2021 WINNER!

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Mank - Oscar‘s Special 2021

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Hillbilly Elegy - Oscar‘s Special 2021

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Emma - Oscar‘s Special 2021

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35. Martin Samuel - Hair Designer

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34. Tami Lane - Makeup Artist

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33. Gail Ryan - Hair Designer

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32. Jan Sewell - Makeup & Hair Designer

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31. Kim Kimble - Hair Designer

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Bonus: Bridgerton - Makeup & Hair Designer - Marc Pilcher

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30. Vincent Van Dyke - Makeup FX Designer

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29. Louie Zakarian &Jodi Mancuso - SNL Makeup & Hair Team

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28. Gloria Casny & Jules Holdren - Hair Team

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27. Sharon Martin - Makeup & Hair Designer

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26. Dean Banowetz & Tonia Green - Hair & Makeup Team

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25. Nana Fischer - Makeup & Hair Designer

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24. Lawrence Davis - Hair Designer

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23. Mike Marino - Makeup Prosthetic Designer

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22. Heba Thorisdottir & Janine Thompson - Makeup & Hair Designer Team

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21. Donald Mowat - Makeup Designer

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Bonus: Makeup & Hair Team from the Netflix series DARK - Christina Wagner & Andrea Pirchner

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20. Camille Friend - Hair Designer

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19. Naomi Donne - Makeup & Hair Designer

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18. Kevin Wasner - SPFX Makeup Artist

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17. Georgia Lockhart-Adams - Hair & Makeup Artist

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16. The Milton Agency - Daniella Milton & Mandi Martin

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15.Mastering the Art of Hair and Wig Styling in Film with Anne Morgan

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14. The Art of Character Transformation: Hair and Makeup Tips from Ivana Primorac

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13. Creating Iconic Characters: Makeup Artist Rick Findlater’s Insights from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Films.

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12. From Competition to Collaboration: How Makeup Artists Can Achieve More Together - Jason Collins - Autonomous FX

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11. Finding Inspiration in the Brushes: Lois Burwell’s Path to Becoming a Makeup Designer.

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10. Lana Horochowski & Theraesa Rivers - Makeup & Hair Team

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9. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Adapting to the Evolving Hairstyling Industry with Stacey Morris (Kutz)

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8. Mastering the Art of Subtle Makeup: Flora Moody’s Techniques from Star Wars Sets.

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7. Eryn Krueger Mekash & Michelle Ceglia - Makeup & Hair Team

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6. Revolutionizing Special Effects Makeup: Pushing the Limits of Creativity - Adam Johansen & Damian Martin: Odd Studio

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5. Unveiling the Unexpected: Kerry Warn’s Journey with Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut - Fashion & Film Hair Designer

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4. Brian Sipe & Maria Sandoval - The Mandalorian

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3. Combining Hair and Makeup: Why Peter Swords King Prefers the Integrated Approach

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2. Morag Ross & Kerry Warn - Mrs America

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1. Anne Morgan - Mrs America