About this Course

Go beyond the limitations of mainstream courses and gain a broad overview of inclusive makeup and hair practices, regardless of your experience level. Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair offers highly detailed videos and in-depth practice guides to train you on applying makeup for all skin tones and ways to prepare wigs for a variety of different hair textures. Designed to propel forward your skills, training in applying makeup for all skin tones, and wig preparation for a variety of hair textures, you will learn techniques for applying natural makeup for both on stage and camera, and aging makeup. The course allows you to tailor your learning experience based on your own makeup and hair needs with additional modules on trauma makeup, special effects makeup, or drag makeup. Makeup application techniques are supported by lessons in facial anatomy, color theory, character analysis, and personalized makeup worksheet demonstrations. Hear from renowned makeup artists, performers, and drag queens to learn from their experience in the entertainment and theater industries. By learning inclusive methods of hair and makeup, you can work to build more equitable spaces for everyone.

Created by: University of Michigan