WORKSHOPS
RESPECT THE WIG
2 day workshop – This is part 1 of a 4 part wig workshop program.
Respect the wig is an introduction to how and why wigs should be treated with respect, so you can achieve the best results, but also keep your wig in beautiful condition.
You will learn the difference between wig types/styles and which wigs will work best for different situations.
We will help you build a strong foundation of understanding wigs, how they should be treated, so you can gain the respect and trust of your employers, fellow stylists and cast.
Workshop Includes:
- Understanding different types of wigs, how they are made, what situations they are best suited for.
- How best to treat, handle and clean the lace front.
- Learn WHY and HOW to pad a head block to fit a wig correctly.
- Learn how best to block your wig to protect it, maintain shape and longevity.
- Learn how to wash wigs safely to minimize damage.
- How to do a NATURAL wet set.
- How to do a ROLLER wet set.
- Small take home blocking kit.
Workshop Dates: March 18th – March 19th 2023
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Workshop Cost: US$1500
Limited 10 spaces per workshop.
Work that WIG, Own that wig
(don’t let it own you)
2 day workshop – This is part 2 of a 4 part wig workshop program.
A continuation of RESPECT THE WIG, this workshop will help you understand what works and what doesn’t in creating the illusion of a real head of hair.
Understanding the subtleties that can help change your wig game, help to guide your eye to see more refined detail, so your cast will really feel that it is their own head of hair, your director won’t have to fear wigs and your fellow stylists will wonder how you made it look so good.
In this workshop students will Block, wash, set/style and apply 1 wig. We will go over multiple ways to prep the hair for the wig to be applied.
Workshop Includes:
- Padding and Blocking.
- Washing and Setting.
- Styling and Finishing.
- Learn multiple techniques to prepare hair to go under a wig and understand what techniques work best for what situations.
- Apply your set and styled wig.
- Learn to understand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to setting and application.
- Understand what will help your wigs look like a real head of hair.
- Learn correct techniques for wig removal, for your wig and cast member.
Note: It is highly recommended that you attend our RESPECT THE WIG workshop before attending WORK THAT WIG, OWN THAT WIG workshop.
Workshop Dates: Sign up HERE to be notified of our next course dates.
Workshop Cost: US$1600
Limited 10 spaces per workshop.
WIGS ON A BUDGET
1 day workshop – This is part 3 of a 4 part wig workshop program.
Learn techniques to help you turn that wiggy wig into a more believable head of hair.
Our industry has many different types of projects, with many different types of budgets, whether that be time, money or time and money. These techniques will help you to be able to achieve those looks your employer is after, whether it be for cast, background, stunts or all three.
Note: It is highly recommended that you attend both our RESPECT THE WIG and WORK THAT WIG, OWN THAT WIG workshops before attending WIGS ON A BUDGET workshop.
Workshop Dates: Sign up HERE to be notified of our next course dates.
Workshop Cost: US$950
Limited 10 spaces per workshop
MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR WIG MAKER
1 day workshop – This is Part 4 of a 4 part wig workshop program.
Understand the work that goes into making your custom made wig from start to finish, so you can better understand how to work with your wig-maker.
Learn how to communicate with your wig-maker to be able to help you both create an end result that you are both proud of and works for your project.
Learn how to create a head pattern and measurements for your wig-maker.
Learn different options your wig-maker may be able to offer you to help you achieve the desired end result.
Workshop Dates: Sign up HERE to be notified of our next course dates.
Workshop Cost: US$950
Limited 10 spaces per workshop
ONE ON ONE
4 day workshop – This is a one on one workshop, with Hairstylist Jaime Leigh McIntosh
Together you will go through everything needed to know about caring for wigs, prepping wigs, styling & applying wigs. Spend 4 days with film hairstylist Jaime Leigh McIntosh, learning everything you should know about working with wigs in the tv/film industry. Skills that will help you stand out in the industry and gain the trust and respect of your HOD’s, colleagues and cast.
Workshop Includes:
- How best to care for lace front wigs.
- Padding and Blocking.
- Washing and Setting.
- Styling and Finishing.
- Learn multiple techniques to prepare hair to go under a wig and understand what techniques work best for what situations.
- Apply your set and styled wigs to a model.
- Learn to understand what works and what doesn’t, when it comes to setting and applying wigs.
- Understand what will help your wigs look like a real head of hair.
- Learn correct techniques for wig removal, for your wig and cast member.
- Learn how to take a head pattern for your wig maker.
- Learn techniques to transform cheaper store bought wigs, into more believable heads of hair for background, stunts or even day playing cast. Little tips and tricks to help that wiggy wig look more like a real head of hair.
Workshop Dates: Email us directly to schedule a 4 day block that works for you and Jaime Leigh.
Workshop Cost: US$4000.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Wig Workshops will be run by Hairstylist Jaime Leigh McIntosh and Wig Maker Rob Pickens from WigMaker Associates
- All workshops are a mix of theory, demonstration and hands on work.
- Workshops will have limited spaces, a maximum of only 10 students per workshop.
- All full lace human hair wigs will be provided for the workshops.
- Students will need to bring a basic kit with them to their workshop.
- Workshops will be based in Beverly Hills, California. One on One will be in Long Beach, California.
CONTACT
contact@lastlooksworkshops.com
MAKEUP WORKSHOPS
BYE BYE BROWS
2 day workshop
Our Bye Bye Brows pop-up workshop is in collaboration with Makeup Artist Kerrin Jackson from The Makeup Refinery.
With over 25yrs experience as a Makeup Artist in the television and film industry, Kerrin has worked on films such as Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, The Hobbit trilogy, and TV series including The Walking Dead, Farscape and Our Flag Means Death. Kerrin has also created beauty looks in eras ranging from the 1700s right up to the present day.
Whether it’s an introduction to brow covers, wanting to expand your skills or a refresher workshop, every artist will gain value from Kerrin’s teachings.
Covering Eyebrows in 3 Ways
Workshop participants will be shown 3 different techniques to flatten and cover eyebrows. These techniques will include using 3-dimensional pros-aide transfers, kindly provided by VVDFX.
Workshop Includes:
- Introduction (or refresh) for Makeup Artists to the concept of covering eyebrows in Makeup Artistry
- Expose Makeup Artists to 3 different approaches and combinations of these to successfully and quickly cover eyebrows
- Show the importance of these techniques and their varied applications at work and on set
- Give participants an opportunity to design a makeup look of their choice, by applying eyebrow covering techniques explored in Day 1
- Makeup artists are given the opportunity to carry through with their own makeup design in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Workshop Dates: TBC Early 2023 if you would like to be put on an “I’m interested list, please keep me posted” CLICK HERE
Workshop Cost: US$1000
Limited 10 spaces per workshop
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Workshop will be run by Makeup Artist Kerrin Jackson from The Makeup Refinery
- Bye Bye Brows is a mix of theory, demonstration and hands on work.
- Workshop will have limited spaces, a maximum of only 10 students per workshop.
- All 3-dimentional transfers will be provided for the workshops. Kindly supplied by VVDFX
- Students will need to bring a basic kit with them to their workshop.
- Students will be required to provide themselves with a model for both days of workshop
- Workshops will be based in Burbank, California.
CONTACT
contact@lastlooksworkshops.com
WIG OVEN PURCHASE AND RENTAL
- Heats Quickly
- Super Quiet
- 15″D x 15″W x 50″H – Available in bigger size options for purchase only.
- Lightweight
- Pick up in Los Angeles only or Organise your own shipping/transportation.
- Comes with a turn-off timer for safety
- Top block peg allows for long hair to drape naturally
- US$800 Purchase / US$150/wk Rental
- Email contact@lastlooksworkshops.com