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FILM/THEATER HAIR STYLIST

EDUCATION Process

$alary

  • Start out as a hairdresser
  • Apprenticing and attending private hair school (about two years)
  • Pass license exam
  • Aspiring film/theater hair specialist on as an apprentice to observe and learn how to work in an industry
  • starting at 30,000 and Hollywood hair specialists can make up to 100,000
  • the average is 65,000

fields in this career

  • Make up, wardrobe, etc
  • Make wigs, create prosthetic limbs, fantasy and special effects
  • Sales
  • Retail hair styling
  • Open salon or work for individuals
  • Move into fashion or other commercial work

PART OF THE JOB

  • Create and examine drawing, models of desired looks
  • Design hair pieces, wigs, beards, extensions
  • Create allusion of distorted or alien body by attaching hair and prostheses to performer
  • Touch ups
  • Stand as many as 14 hours a day
  • Work under pressure
  • Travel and work in any weather condition
  • Keep supplies in a bag and it weigh around 25 pounds

skills

  • Excellent color vision, creativity and imagination
  • Accept criticism and suggestions from director and producer
  • Self confident and outgoing
  • Work with team of hairstylists
  • Flexible schedule and long hours
  • Enjoy the work!

JOB ESSENTIALS

  • Know the script of the play or film
  • Know where the settings change
  • Be able to duplicate looks exactly how they were done
  • Know events that change character's appearance
  • Build portfolio of photographs
  • Videos of best work to show employees
  • Supply their own equipment
  • Basic style set $1000
  • Successful artists have sets that cost $10,000
  • Act as confidants and friends
  • Often act as make up artists
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