Women’s Victorian makeup was a paradox. It was considered inappropriate for a lady to wear makeup – yet women found discrete and covert ways to wear it. Makeup appeared to… Read More »Women’s Victorian Makeup: An Overview
Health and safety rules at work are vital to keeping the workplace as safe as possible. This is, of course, no different for the film, television and theatre industries. Health… Read More »Health & Safety at Work for Makeup Artists
This post looks at women’s Georgian makeup, including the popular products and what influenced the beauty ideal for the era. During much of the Georgian era, women’s makeup was all about… Read More »Women’s Georgian Makeup: An Overview
A designer or key makeup artist needs great assistants. No one person can work a large makeup department on their own – it is simply not possible! Assistants are the oil… Read More »How to be the Best Makeup Assistant
There are tons of books on makeup artistry and, of course, some are more helpful than others. So, to help narrow it down, we have put together a shortlist of… Read More »Books Every Media Makeup Artist Should Read
Airbrushing is a fabulous way to apply makeup and can be used for various applications, including bridal, film, SFX and high fashion. However, airbrush makeup application is an art form… Read More »The Basics of Airbrush Equipment
In a word – yes! It’s a good idea to take out makeup artist insurance cover. A career in makeup can be very rewarding and, most of the time, nothing… Read More »Do Makeup Artists Need Insurance Cover?
Here’s a collection of vintage 1920s makeup colour charts along with some application guides. Makeup in the 1920s was coming of age and a new generation of women was discovering… Read More »Vintage 1920s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
Here we have a collection of vintage 1950s makeup colour charts and brochure excerpts. They give us an insight into the popular colours provided by mainstream cosmetic brands. Additionally, application… Read More »Vintage 1950s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
Prosthetic makeup is a specialist field of makeup artistry. It is used to create a variety of enhanced three-dimensional character looks and effects, from ageing and injuries to all sorts… Read More »What is Prosthetic Makeup?
A skin compatibility test is also known as a patch test. It is an essential step to take when working with special effects makeup and hair colouring products. Ultimately, it… Read More »Skin Compatibility Test
Getting the right shade and type of foundation is important if you want your makeup to look its best. Here’s our guide on how to choose a makeup foundation based… Read More »How to Choose Makeup Foundation
Here we look at how a hair lace wig is custom made to order. It all starts with a consultation to understand the client’s requirements and ends up with a… Read More »How a Hair Lace Wig is Handmade
A collection of vintage makeup colour charts and application guides from the 1930s. As can be seen, makeup colours were limited during this decade. Even so, products were often co-ordinated… Read More »Vintage 1930s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1930s, showing the colours, products and beauty ideal of the era.
A selection of photographs taken during the 1940s showing everyday British women. We get a glimpse of the hairstyles, hats and clothes worn during this era.
A collection of authentic makeup colour charts from the 1940s. There are also some excerpts from brochures, These were produced by the cosmetic brands to guide women with their makeup… Read More »Vintage 1940s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
In this post, we take a look at homemade cosmetic recipes that were used during the Regency period. Homemade recipes dealt with all sorts of cosmetic requirements, from brightening the… Read More »Cosmetic Recipes for Regency Woman
Our guide to women’s Regency makeup looks at the popular cosmetics used by Western women during this period. We also look at the beauty ideal in the eyes of Regency… Read More »Women’s Regency Makeup: An Overview
“EU labelling requirements for cosmetics” is not a very sexy title, we know! However, proper labelling on cosmetics is so important. It tells the consumer a variety of things, including… Read More »EU Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics
Here’s our guide to women’s 1920s makeup. Wearing makeup really took off again after being in the wilderness for some time. Lots of new makeup products came onto the market… Read More »Women’s 1920s Makeup: An Overview
The beauty patch was a little mark with a big impact. Once upon a time, it was all the rage to adorn oneself with beauty patches. These little material creations… Read More »Beauty Patches
Each country has a set of laws and regulations regarding the manufacture of cosmetics. This could include product safety and use, as well as what their definition of a cosmetic… Read More »Definition of a Cosmetic
Here’s our look at women’s 1950s makeup. Following on from the ’40s wartime austerity, the ’50s was a time of growth and prosperity. Many economies around the world blossomed and… Read More »Women’s 1950s Makeup: An Overview
The lady’s maid was a servant who attended to the appearance of middle- and upper-class ladies. Her duties included helping her mistress with her hair, cosmetics and wardrobe. Lower-class and… Read More »The Role of a Lady’s Maid
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1950s showing the popular colours, trends and styles of the decade. We also take a look at TV commercials.
Vintage makeup colour charts from the 1960s showing the popular shades of the era. The cosmetic brands also made makeup application guides and tips on the latest trends. These were included… Read More »Vintage 1960s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1940s, giving an insight into the fashionable makeup colours of the decade and how the hair was styled.
This is our guide to set etiquette for makeup trainees. Being on a film or television shoot for the first few times can be overwhelming. There’s jargon, tonnes of kit… Read More »Set Etiquette for Makeup Trainees
Here’s a look at women’s 1950s hairstyles. Following on from the hardship of World War II and rationing, the fifties was a time of relative prosperity. Disposable income combined with… Read More »Women’s 1950s Hairstyles: An Overview
This is a list of discounts available to makeup professionals from various makeup brands and specialist suppliers. To join a professional discount program, you’ll have to complete an application form… Read More »Pro Discounts for Makeup Artists
A makeup primer is a lightweight product applied to your skin before applying any makeup. It creates a base that helps keep your makeup products and colours looking fresher and… Read More »A Guide to Makeup Primer
A confirmation of booking letter is designed to protect you. Freelancers in film and TV often make bookings verbally over the phone or via the internet. To prevent any misunderstanding,… Read More »Confirmation of Booking Letter for Makeup Artists
A guide to finding information on the current pay rates for makeup artists. Many countries have a union, guild or trade association that represents people working in the film and… Read More »Pay Rates & Working Conditions for Makeup Artists
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1920s, showing how advertising was used to sell cosmetics in the Jazz Age.
Here’s our guide to women’s 1920s hairstyles. The Roaring Twenties were book-ended between two cataclysmic events – namely, the aftermath of World War I and the financial crash that led… Read More »Women’s 1920s Hairstyles: An Overview
Here’s our guide to colour charts for hairdressing. Hair tint products always have a code and description. It gives us an idea of how dark it is and what tones… Read More »International Colour Charts for Hairdressing
This is a guide to colour theory for hairdressing, including where natural hair gets its colour, and what depth and tone are. We also look at how colour theory is… Read More »Colour Theory for Hairdressing
The eyelash curler is a great tool to add lift and curve to eyelashes – if you know how to use it properly. Curlers work wonders by making the eyes… Read More »How to Use Eyelash Curlers
Creating period hair and makeup for film or television is a skill. There are many things to consider to ensure the design and application are right. These same things will… Read More »Creating Period Hair & Makeup – What To Think About