ABOUT ME
MY CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
November 2024- December 2024: Hair and Makeup Designer/Supervisor
Emilia! (AUB Production)
This role involved researching, organising, designing and supervising a group of twelve assistants. I worked alongside the director, costume designer and stage supervisor to therefore ensure that the hair and makeup was appropriate for the show. This included going through countless script breakdowns, formed a quick-change schedule and many problem-solving occasions. Lastly, this role also included creating/designing 36 designs for each of the characters within the show.
May 2024 – June 2024: Makeup and Hair Assistant
La Casa Nova (AUB Production)
For this role, I had the pleasure of working alongside a hair and makeup supervisor. My job included applying a wig and makeup for my designated characters and ensuring their wig and makeups were durable and always polished throughout the production days.
November 2023: Hair and Makeup Artist
MASC magazine collaboration (Editorial Shoot)
The role involved conversing with a magazine director and planning and designing an editorial look appropriate to the shoot which was focusing on advertising a new fashion collection. I then moved on and applied the look, whilst remaining on set in different locations throughout the days and ensuring touch ups were completed when needed.
December 2023: Assistant Hair and Makeup Artist
Silent (AUB Dance show)
Another creative experience I worked on was working as a Hair and makeup assistant for a Dance show. This role includes following and completing a design premade by a supervisor. My job was to ensure the. Design was accurately re-created on a series of models in a pressured time environment. These looks had to remain intact throughout an entire dance performance performed multiple times in the same day, another role I had to ensure repeatedly throughout the day with continuous touch ups.
SKILLS
Postiche Making
Makeup for Theatre and TV/Film
Basic Casualty Makeup
Airbrushing
Life casting (Alginate and Silicone)
Bald Cap Application
Prosthetic application
Wig Making
Wig Dressing
General Wig Maintenance
Hairstyling
Period/Historical Styling
Cage Making and Dressing
Postiche Styling
“I specialise in creating high- quality wigs that enhance character transformation, whether for film, theatre, or everyday wear!”
Lydia Harris MUA and Wig Maker/Stylist