Redheads and Royalty
Hair styling/design and postiches are the two of the most important tools a make-up artist can work with because they can radically transform a person’s appearance. This unit is designed to introduce the essential skills and techniques for hair styling and postiche application, including studio safety, health & hygiene. Students will be introduced to the technical and creative processes involved in the styling of hair and the application of postiches. Students will also learn about the historical contexts and cultural value relevant to the fashions in period and contemporary hair and wig styling. Students will develop an awareness of research as the basis of creative design development and establish the relationship between research, design and realisation required for a successful project outcome.
Through an employability-focused approach, students will be also introduced to the diverse roles of the hair stylist/designer in industry ranging from producing period looks for film to creating themed characters for music promos, advertising and fashion editorials. The unit, with particular emphasis on the timed assessment, will encourage students to develop key transferable skills in communication, collaboration and negotiation.
Areas of Study:
- Introduction to the basic principles of hair styling, postiche application and maintenance
- Health and hygiene and safe working practice within the studio:
- Introduction to hair product awareness
- Introduction to the history and background of period hair and wig styling
- Introduction to textual and visual research sources for hair
- Design development and realisation
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