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Beards, mustaches, and eyebrows can change an actor's face. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Everything you need for fake beards and mustaches. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Determine different kinds of fake facial hair. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Pick a type of fake beard or mustache for an actor. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Get the face ready for fake beards and mustaches. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Does a character have a pencil thin mustache? Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Even out and trim up a fake mustache. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Does this character need a bushy mustache? Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Make that actor's bushy mustache look good! Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Map out an actor's face for a fake beard. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Does this character need a full beard? Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Clean up a fake beard with a little trimming. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Map out an actor's face for fake eyebrows. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Change an actor's face with fake eyebrows. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Clean up an actor's fake eyebrows with some trimming. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Proper and easy removal of fake beards and mustaches. Learn how to apply fake facial hair for theater makeup and costuming in this free video.
Cosmetic makeup has been used for years to enhance the natural beauty of women around the world. When used on stage or in a movie, makeup takes on a role of its own. Special effects makeup can be as simple as a cut on the face or as complicated as full-body character makeup. With the help of stage makeup and costumes, you can bring a character to life. This is why it is important to know the techniques of applying stage makeup. With some professional instruction, anyone can learn the art. All it takes is some time and practice.
Facial Hair is an important part of stage makeup, as a fake beard, mustache, or eyebrows can easily transform an actors into a completely different looking character. Fake facial hair can also make female actors look like men, a device used in theaters for years. In this free video series, an expert on cosmetics and makeup will show you how to prepare, apply, and trim all sorts of fake facial hair. You'll learn how to add pencil thin mustaches, bushy mustaches, full beards, and fake eyebrows, as well as how to even them out with a little trimming. You'll also discover important tips and techniques, such as checking the actor's hair to match the color of the fake facial hair. Perfect your stage makeup and costuming techniques with these free videos!
Erin Keith Erin Keith has been working in makeup, cosmetics, and special effects makeup professionally for more than two years. Since attending East Carolina University and Margaret Kimura Cosmetics in Hollywood, California, she has worked on several major motion pictures, network television, and theatrical projects.dkdk
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