Hair Department

The Hair Department creates the hairstyles for performers, either by styling their hair or using wigs.

Recommended Skills for working in the Hair Department:

  • General understanding and interest in art and design

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Organized, creative and able to solve problems

  • Ability to imagine, research, plan and communicate an artistic vision 

  • Knowledge of the media production industry

A combination of demonstrated skills such as hairdressing, wig styling and a knowledge of period hair and makeup.

+ Key Hairstylist

Key Hairstylist works with the Director, Producers, Director of Photography, Production Designer, Costume Designer, and Makeup Artist to create and establish the visual style of the production. The Key Hairstylist will decide on a style to fit the era of the film and will procure, maintain and style wigs and hair pieces. They will also cut, style and colour performer’s hair, and purchase hairstyling equipment. The Key Hairstylist is also responsible for the continuity of the hairstyle throughout the production.

+ 1st Assistant Hairstylist

The First Assistant Hairstylist assist the Key Hairstylist as assigned.

+ 2nd Assistant Hairstylist

The Second Hairstylist works under the direction of the Key Hairstylist and First Assistant Hairstylist.

+ Key Wigs

Key Wigs works with the Key Hairstylist to create and establish the visual style and manages the wigs needed for the production.

+ Wigs Assistant

The Wigs Assistant works under the direction of the Key Wigs.

 

Minimum Qualifications for the Hair Department:

Non-Union Recommendations

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Questions?

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