Look Behind The Look

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 https://www.tecuane.com/products/scalp-tonic Bumble and Bumble Sea Salt Spray https://amzn.to/3LhOOw7 Days of Dirt https://amzn.to/3LhOOw7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 spray⁠⁠Hair creme⁠LAMIE 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/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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! Watch Dead Ringers (2023) Now On Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3oUy6v3 Watch the Original Film (1988) Herehttps://amzn.to/3oUy6v3 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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? paramountplus.qflm.net/5gjA01 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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! https://glamazonbeauty.com/pages/_go_?ref=23179:612271&discount=F770CB0268E --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

In this episode, Hair Department Head Suzy Mazzarese-Allison tells me exactly what retro future means as we dig into Apple TV's Hello Tomorrow. Billy Crudup, Alison Pill, Hank Azaria, Haneefah Wood, and Jacki Weaver round out the cast for this fun new series about the hottest new real estate market- The Moon. Suzy tells me all about the creation of these detailed period looks, her career, and some of her favorite projects. Enjoy! 2:16 - START 2:46 - What is Retro-Future? 3:51 - Hair Inspiration 5:28 - Keep it in the 50’s 6:54 - Nailing It 8:02 - The Store Scene 9:18 - Challenges 10:29 - Dream Team 13:49 - Past and Connections 14:24 - On Billy Crudup 14:54 - Into the Industry 16:24 - Into the OTHER Industry 17:17 - The Greatest Showman 19:57 - That Little Impeachment Award 20:50 - Getting Personal 22:02 - All on the Same Team 23:55 - Advice 25:54 - Actor Input 27:20 - Have a Life --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

**GUILTY PLEASURE ALERT! Only visit this episode if you are willing to admit to yourself that you devour episodes of Vanderpump Rules... It was the shot heard around the world- the announcement of the most talked about scandal in recent pop culture history. The betrayal of the beloved reality television star Ariana Madix by way of an affair between her long-time partner Tom Sandoval and her close friend Raquel Leviss. Known as #Scandoval this brought all eyes to Vanderpump Rules. As longtime fans who devour every episode, my friend and actress Katie Walder (you know Katie from shows like Gilmore Girls, Mad Men, and How I Met Your Mother) and I decided we need to do an episode with makeup artist Jared Lipscomb. Jared is a makeup artist who, among his many talents, works often with the cast of Vanderpump Rules and is a dear friend to Ariana. We talk about how tricky the balance can be between client and friend and what it was like being in the room as Ariana Madix prepared herself for the upcoming Vanderpump Reunion which will surely be the Reality TV Superbowl. Jared is also a cancer survivor. Katie and I speak to him about his health journey and he tells us about the amazing organization, Be The Match which can help you to save someone's life. ...And keep an eye out for Katie on Station 19 4/6 on ABC at 8pm BE THE MATCH https://bethematch.org/ Jared's IG https://www.instagram.com/jaredlips/ Katie's IG https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiewalder/ Time Codes – 4:37 Reality TV make-up 5:35 Jared’s origin story 8:42 How he got the call for VP! 10:03 The Reunion Show 10:34 “I’m in” 12:03 No HMU on girl’s trips to Mexico?! 13:10 Ariana! 14:00 “We never know the lighting” 15:00 Private make-up artists vs. BRAVO artists 15:40 BRAVO don’t pay! 15:59 Reunion ‘looks’ 17:30 True contour vs. bronzer 18:29 Red carpet vibes find their way into Reunion Shows 19:20 The Fans 20:30“Where were you when you found out about #scandavol?” 21:30 My battle with leukemia 26:00 Neutral? Or take sides? 28:00 ‘Witches of Weho”. Stassi 30:30 Viral F.U. video 41:20 the DRESS! 41:45 Reunion FACE 48:00 Best powder for Reunion Shows 49:30 Lisa V’s look 50:30 1-800- BOYS LIE 52:30 Jared’s health journey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 makeup department head on Promising Young Woman. Support Angie's Musichttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/angiewells/truth-be-told Angie's Makeup IGhttps://www.instagram.com/angiewellsmakeup/ Angie's Music IGhttps://www.instagram.com/angiewellsjazz/ *4:00 - 13 People Prepped 4:45 - Working in Covid 6:33 - Picking the Team 7:16 - Red Carpet Rain-Out 8:58 - Marsai Martin 9:44 - Yara Shahidi and Pride for the Kids 10:21 - Dion Cole *11:24 - “Truth Be Told” 12:45 - Anchorman Flutist 14:11 - HOW TO SUPPORT ANGIE’S MUSIC 15:37 - Touring Torrence 4/07 16:27 - Makeup Artist or Singer? 18:28 - Encouraging Children 20:21 - Current Projects 22:17 - Methods to Grittiness 26:43 - Achieving a non-stereotypical look 30:47 - On-The-Job Essentials 31:58 - On Landlines 32:05 - Recommendations Resumed 35:51 - What to Bring? 37:11 - Advice from Angie 38:58 - Be Serious 40:11 - Find what Interests You --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 - Finding Replacement Clothing 7:15 - Rewatching the Scream Movies 7:42 - Scream Fanbase Encyclopedia 8:30 - Replication Trials 9:39 - Fossilization through Production Design 10:37 - On the Masks 11:47 - Step-Mother for the Scream Franchise 12:34 - Broken Dolls 14:10 - Malleable Making 15:17- Subway Scene 16:12 - Halloween 17:47 - References References References! 19:37 - Cloaks 20:02- Glitter 22:05- Timeless Fashion 23:38-Courteney Cox/Gale Weathers Appreciation 25:38 - Beginning a Career in Costumes 28:12 - Designing in a Contemporary Time 30:14- Advice 31:53 - Be a Sponge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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, how she does it and how she can help you with your business too. Grishan's IG https://www.instagram.com/depotchopra/ Grishan's Link Tree https://linktr.ee/grishanroof This episode is sponsored by Alcone Company www.alconemakeup.com MYO Cosmetic Cases Companion Palette x Grishan Roof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 as their career. Listen as she shares how she created her Oscar-Nominated looks in Wakanda Forever. Camille is also the founder of HAIR SCHOLARS- you can learn more about it here: https://www.hairscholars.com/ Camille's IG https://www.instagram.com/camille_friend/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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, painterly looks that convey the duality of war and the inner life of the film's protagonist. This was a tremendously hard film to make. Listen to Heike talk (hilariously) about getting so stuck in the mud that she literally couldn't move one inch. And how she found inspiration on set and in the moment for the film's signature macha mask look. Tune in! Heike’s IG https://www.instagram.com/h.merker/ "They Shall Not Grow Old" Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qP0Z04UrJY 0:00 Welcome 2:30 "They Shall Not Grow Old" dir. Peter Jackson main inspiration 3:15 dirt research 4:15 how the dirt look was created? 6:22 kabuki mask 7:00 how to keep continuity 7:31 approach like a painting 8:30 change of colors & blood 9:46 Daniel Bruhl & how I got the job 11:40 History of the novel 12:30 relationship w/DofP James Friend 15:10 Conditions on the set 16:25 Hardest day on set 17:50 stuck in the mud 22:09 secret ingredients macha and macadamia nut 23:36 the two faces of the mask 26:36 on set inspiration --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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://www.instagram.com/bina_daigeler_costumedesign Watch Tár https://amzn.to/3HnxiVC Watch Mulan https://amzn.to/3iYTyfg 0:00 - Introduction 1:57 - Tár 13:32 - Mrs. America 13:49 - 1899 16:31 - Mulan (2020) 18:46 - Flexibility of Bina Daigeler as a Costume Designer 19:30 - Volver and Pedro Almodóvar 19:59 - More on Adaptation of a Costume Designer 24:03 - Working with Directors 27:40 - Balenciaga Series 30:43 - Where to Watch 1899 and Tár and Goodbyes 32:21 - LBTL Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 Man. You are going to hear all about the surprises she experienced on set like “Sooo…. We are going to shoot this wig backwards now…” and Michelle Chung, Makeup Department Head, will talk about the unforgettable Elvis look that Stephanie Hsu rocked in this incredible film and so much more. Listen to their fantastic stories about Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu and The Daniels... Enjoy! WATCH Everything Everywhere All At Once 0:00 Welcome 4:30 How Anissa and Michelle came to the project. 5:30 Michelle Chung on the different looks in the film. 9:30 Stephanie Hsu / Elvis Jobu 10:20 The Hallway Scene 11:01 Backwards wig 12:40 Michelle Yeoh's glamorous looks 14:34 Michelle Yeoh's look in the IRS scenes and aging Michelle. 20:20 Jamie Lee Curtis 24:37 Working with The Daniels as a team More on the looks: Variety https://variety.com/2022/film/news/everything-everywhere-hair-stylist-anissa-salazar-michelle-yeoh-1235230590/ Vogue https://vogue.sg/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-make-up/ WATCH Everything Everywhere All At Once https://www.sho.com/titles/3493875/everything-everywhere-all-at-once Michelle's IG https://www.instagram.com/michellechung13/ Anissa's IG https://www.instagram.com/anissaemily/ Anissa's Line of Products https://www.tecuane.com/ More on the looks: Variety https://variety.com/2022/film/news/everything-everywhere-hair-stylist-anissa-salazar-michelle-yeoh-1235230590/ Vogue https://vogue.sg/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-make-up/ Nylon https://www.nylon.com/life/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-hair-stylist-anissa-salazar-interview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 White. Babylon is literally the talk of the town right now and I am thrilled to share our talk about the hair and makeup artistry with you. This episode is sponsored by Alcone Company www.alconemakeup.com Jaime Leigh McIntosh's IG https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleigh.hair/ Heba Thorisdottir's IG https://www.instagram.com/hebathormakeup Interview with Jovan Adepo https://cassiuslife.com/627171/jovan-adepo-babylon-blackface-scene-exclusive/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support

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 the Rams Half-Time Show this year and you can see it for yourself at the link below. We also get into her unique philosophy and outlook and what keeps her engine running in this ever evolving industry. Grounded, sincere, and talented as hell, I'm thrilled to have Dawn on the show as the last episode of 2022! OZZY OSBOURNE - Patient Number 9 & Crazy Train at Rams Season Opener (Live Performance) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZMPB13Lp8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/look-behind-the-look-pod/support