Ask Alexis!

I found a picture of Alexis' work on her twitter account. This is her Gatsby inspired look.

NASMAH

The UK association for hair and make-up professionals who work in film, theatre, fashion and photographic.

NASMAH members are media make-up and hairdressing professionals who fulfil the application criteria and pay an annual subscription fee - see the directory  for the current list of members. NASMAH has members at every level from new entrants to  designers.

They also provide short courses on hair styling open to everyone not just members. You can find out more information here.

Question time! Media make up course

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1. What were your expectations on starting the course? I expected the course to be fun, interesting and with it being hands on and not just a load of essays I thought it would stop me getting bored!
2. What are your initial thoughts on West College Scotland and the Media make up course? The college seems good everyone is very helpful and the media course is excellent.
3. What is your funniest moment of college so far? Just having banter with new college friends.
4. What is the most interesting thing you have learned or learned how to do so far? I enjoy learning how to do special effects using wax/latex. 
5. Who is your make up idol? Dita Von Tease. I just love her make up and read in her book she has learned how to do all her make up herself.
6. Why do you want to be a MUA? I have always had a keen interest in make up artistry and thought I would try have a career in something I enjoy doing.

Some facts I found about the history of make-up!

1. First cosmetics are usually traced back to ancient Egyptians, many tombs contained make-up canisters and kits. Cleopatra used lipstick that got its hue from ground carmine beetles. Other woman used clay mixed with water to colour their lips.
2. From Middle Ages until the end of the 19th century pale skin was in. Only prostitutes and lower class woman would have dared to use colour on their lips, cheeks or eyes. instead woman painted their faces, necks and chests with a lead and vinegar mixture known as ceruse. Woman who used the lead based ceruse often ended up with muscle paralysis or in their graves.
3. Over the centuries woman used burnt matches to darken their eyes, berries to stain their lips and young boys' urine to fade their freckles.

Great product to have in your make-up bag!

Vaseline is cheap and you can find plenty of tips online from keeping your lips to feet soft, giving you lush eyelashes and keeping your eyebrows in place!

http://www.pinksith.com/2013/08/20-beauty-tips-and-tricks-with-vaseline.html

Top 5 makeup in films I love!

Morticia Addams - The Addams Family

I love Morticias' gothic style especially her pale face and red lips!


 Edward Scissorhands

I think Johnny Depp looks great in this film. I like his pale face and dark circles around his eyes I also like the scars on his face from previous unfortunate accidents with his sharp hands!

Dr Zaius - Planet of the Apes

Prosthetic make-up artist John Chambers helped to create the characters in the Planet of the Apes films. The detail and realistic effects just amaze me.

The Mad Hatter - Alice In Wonderland

Tim Burton’s movie characters always impress me. I like the striking pale face and ginger locks!

Black swan

I love the extravagant eye make-up making the look is intense, alluring, and sexy. MUA Angela Johnson.

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Johnny Depp - Pirates of the Caribbean


Matt Lucas - Little Britain 

Brendan O'Carroll-Mrs Browns Boys 

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Two plays that will have excellent wigs in them right now are... 

Aladdin -New Wimbledon Theatre, Broadway, London 

http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/london-shows/show/item201625/aladdin/
The Lion King - Edinburgh Playhouse
http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-lion-king/edinburgh-playhouse/#showinfotabs=overview

Halloween

 I think Alice in Wonderland would be a great costume idea for a family of three for an LA extravagant party. You could make this look fantastic spending a large sum of money and buying only the best of the best!