In preparation for my exam I set out all my equipment neatly to make sure I had everything that I needed, and it was all clean and sanitized. I had previously washed all my brushes using a specific brush cleanser to kill off any bacteria and to meet the hygiene standards. Then to follow health and safety precautions I tied my hair back, washed my hands, and removed all my bags and cases from the floor to prevent myself or my model tripping over them. Next, I equipped my model with PPE including a gown covering her clothes to prevent any makeup or other products from getting onto them and a towel behind her head to rest on. I also made sure my model was comfortable in her seat and checked she had everything she needed. In my opinion I feel that I successfully accomplished the preparation stage, met all the health and safety precautions and was then happy to start with the application.
Firstly, I sprayed my model’s hair with a light dusting of heat protectant to prevent it getting damaged by heat. I then sectioned my model’s hair, starting from the bottom, and began to curl it using a small barrelled curling wand to create small tight ringlet curls. Once I had curled the bottom sections of hair I sprayed those curls black using a black hairspray because my model’s natural hair is blonde which didn’t fit my brief as Hook’s hair is black. Before spraying the hair I equipped myself with PPE such as gloves and an apron. I backcombed near the roots to create volume and lift and clipped in long black hair extensions to add length and thickness because my model has short fine hair which again didn’t fit the brief. I continued to curl my model’s hair and the extension’s and sprayed the remaining blonde hair black and made sure it was all completely covered. I chose to do this in sections because with the colour being a black hairspray it can make the hair crispy and this would be quite hard to curl and be more likely to damage my model’s natural hair. Overall, I am slightly disappointed in the way the extensions curled due to them being synthetic. Next time I would pin each curl while they cooled to help hold their shape.
To begin the makeup application, I applied a prosthetic nose using an adhesive and blended the edges away using acetone. However, I found it quite difficult to get a seamless blend and it wasn’t as smooth as I hoped for. To try and rectify this in the future I would ensure the edges of the prosthetic piece are much thinner. This was my first special effect. For my second special effect I blocked out my model’s eyebrows using glue and translucent powder in preparation for applying my postiche eyebrows. Next, I used wrinkle stipple to age my model’s skin however I did choose a model with more mature skin, so this step was much easier than if my model had younger skin. I also used collodion to recreate Hook’s facial scars. These techniques are also classed as special effects.
Once I was happy with the special effects I applied a thin layer of foundation to make everything the same shade. I then set it in place with powder to help hide the edges of the prosthetic nose and to get rid of any shine from the latex or the prosthetic adhesive, as when pictures are taken it would pick up on the camera and could lose marks. I contoured my models face with a cool toned contour powder to give the illusion of prominent cheekbones and applied a black kohl liner in my model’s waterline and tight line.
For my fourth special effect I had planned on using a set of false teeth which I had previously made using platsil gel however these didn’t work as the platsil gel was too flimsy and wasn’t strong enough to hold the teeth in place. Therefore, I decided against using these and instead coloured my models own teeth using alcohol paints. This was quite disappointing so next time I would use polymorph which is much stronger then platsil gel.
To complete the makeup look I applied postiche eyebrows and moustache which I had previously made. To do this I used a prosthetic adhesive and held them in place until they set.
Overall, I am happy with how my makeup application went apart from the edges of the prosthetic nose and the false teeth.
For the costume I dressed my model in a frilly white shirt with a black waist coat and a big old buckle belt around her waist. I also asked her to put on some faded black jeans and some bulky knee-high boots as this is what Hook wears throughout the film. For my models props I used a black triangular pirate’s hat with white feathers around the rim, a black leather glove, a hook in place of a hand, a small shot gun, a sword and a blow up stopwatch as he is seen carrying this around.
Becky x
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