How to Do Makeup for a 1940's Character

Video Transcript

"Oh, hi. My name is Kat Litrenta and I'm a professional entertainer. We're back here at Expert Village because we're putting together a 1940's character. Big band music, jitterbug dancing, and now we've got to do the makeup and the hair. Well, never assume they're going to have a mirror wherever you're going to do your show. Bring along your own mirror. Another thing is, where do you find 1940's makeup? How do I know what she looks like? What I should be putting on. Why don't you find some films on the 40s and take a look at those. The Andrews Sisters' film is a wonderful place to start. One of the things that I know they did use a lot of, was face powder. And when you start to sweat and you can dab on that face powder, oh that feels so smooth on your skin. And blending, blending is the most important thing. When I took a makeup course, they told me blending is everything. Now this is stage makeup. It's called Aqua Color and it comes in so many different shades. But this stuff, not only is it heavier makeup, but you need a sponge and you need water to apply. Now, what I might suggest is, if you need your makeup to be a little bit heavier, use a little bit of a darker color or make sure it's a liquid, and you just need to put a little bit on and when you smooth it on your face, make sure you don't leave a line here on your chin. Smooth it, smooth it, blend it, blend it. Oh, that feels good. Come on back now."