Working with textured hair types and make-up for medium to deep skin tones (Scotland)

Providing access to hair and makeup crews with an inclusive range of skills is a key industry objective. 

The Working with textured hair types and make-up for medium to deep skin tones workshop has been designed by BLCKSTR to support the training needs of hair and make-up professionals working in film & TV and is an opportunity for professional artists to build on the practical hair and makeup skills needed when working with people of colour. 

Our BLCKSTR workshops address skill gaps and solve real work concerns for individuals and productions. 

Applications are invited from hair and makeup professionals working in high-end TV who live and work in Scotland, and are looking to build on their skills in hair and makeup on people of colour. The course will take place in-person this October in Glasgow, Scotland. 

During the three-day workshop you will feel more confident about, become more familiar with, and get more practice working on the hair and makeup on people of colour. You will also understand the unconscious biases that exist when working with textured hair and deeper skin tones.

Working with textured hair types and make-up for medium to deep skin tones workshops are taught by experienced industry professionals used to working with diverse casts in film, TV and fashion – their show credits include Queen Charlotte, 3 Little Birds, Small Axe, The Witcher and other award winning TV dramas. 

This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-end Television Fund made up of contributions from high-end TV productions made in the UK.

Who it's for

Our current workshop is intended for hair and make-up professionals working in HETV, who live and work in Scotland and who can attend training on the specified dates.

We have 20 places in total, so 10 places available for each workshop date. Bursaries are available to help with travel and accommodation.

We are especially interested in supporting HODs and supervisors who are interested in upskilling. 

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.

Contact: info@blckstr.co.uk

What it covers

The working with textured hair types and make-up for medium to deep skin tones programme aims to help HMUAs in HETV become familiar with, feel more confident about, and get more practice in working on hair and makeup on people of colour. 

Held over three days, our workshop has been designed to support the industry, and meet any diverse hair and makeup skill shortages of professional hair and makeup artists. The training will also address unconscious biases around afro textured hair and deeper skin tones.  

Course content includes:

• hands-on hairstyling techniques
• hair prep under wigs
• wigs application
• identifying undertones and skin tones
• make-up application
• choosing the right equipment and products
• work on a live model of colour
• unconscious biases
• inclusive crewing

Who will teach the course? 

o   Annie Little 

Working on productions featuring majority diverse casts means Annie understands who sits in the chair and what they feel. As hairstylist on projects like Aisha, The Power, Small Axe, and hair designer on the feature film Twig, Annie is a part of stories immersed in culture. Annie is creator and facilitator of BLCKSTR Workshops.  

o   Sharon Miller

Sharon is a professional hairstylist. She was this year’s BAFTA nominee for Hair Design for 3 Little Birds, the ITV Windrush series written by Lenny Henry. Sharon is an experienced hairdresser and educator with over 20 years’ experience. Her work can be seen on TV, Film, in magazines and on the red carpet. Sharon has travelled all over the world, working with musicians and celebrities. Her client list includes Naomi Harris, Alesha Dixon, Nina Simone, Mary J Blige, Jameila & Judy Love; Magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan & Esquire; and TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor & Britain’s Got Talent.

o   Famida Pathan 

With 2 decades of experience working as a makeup artist in Fashion, on photoshoots, and beauty campaigns Famida Pathan knows how to work to a high standard. Used to working on all skin tones Famida considers ​inclusive beauty an important value at the heart of her work. 

How to apply

We will be running 2 x three-day workshops. Please apply for one workshop only.

• October 24 - 26 2024 - (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
• October 27 - 29 2024 - (Sun, Mon, Tues)

09:30 – 17:30

Click 'apply now' to apply for your place on one of the workshops. You will need a ScreenSkills account to complete your application.

Contact information

Email: info@blckstr.co.uk