Makeup, Hair and Styling for Final Scene (First Look)

After discussing the importance of keeping the styling and makeup/hair simplistic so all the attention is on the movement and emotion, I decided to give all three models effortless makeup and hair with neutral, everyday styling outfits. I unfortunately did not get full images of the models in their first look so I have used screenshots from the behind the scenes footage. This is something I need to make sure I do in my future shoots so I am able to reflect on them. 

First Look (Wearable/Subtle)

Makeup

I kept the face makeup natural but perfecting on all models, with a dewy finish for a youthful and subtle look. I used mostly cream products to ensure the makeup didn't look too heavy; however I set the conceal so it didn't fade or crease and any areas where the dewy glow was unflattering, e.g. around the nose. I concentrated on highlighting the skin to give them face definition and to add an ethereal touch; I therefore gave the models a subtle contour. I left She's eyes bare, with no mascara, for an innocent and youthful look; however I added mascara to the society members to give them a more severe and slightly intimidating look. The makeup was quick to do, giving me enough time to do all three models in a short time frame, allowing me more time to teach them the choreography. I was concerned the models may be washed out on camera but this was not the case and it enhanced the models' natural beauty. The application on all models went smoothly and I had enough brushes not to use the same ones on the different models for hygiene purposes. 

Hair

I gave all the models relaxed and wearable hairstyles that would be relatable to the viewers. I gave She a loose ponytail and kept the other models hair down for an effortless look. I didn't want the hair too dominating as the whole styling of this first look was minimalistic and wearable. All the models had different styles and hair colours, giving them some individuality and keeping them from looking too staged and obviously styled. I worked with the models' natural hair consistency to decide which hairstyle would be most appropriate.  

Styling

She

Dancer/Society Member 1

Society Member 2

The styling was kept very neutral and minimalistic, focusing on beige, stone and khaki tones. I gave She a t-shirt dress, society member 1 a leotard and oversized cropped jumper and society member 2 loose trousers and relaxed strappy top because even though I wanted them to all wear the same neutral tones, I still wanted them to have a variety of styles to ensure they didn't look too staged. I wanted them all to look relaxed and comfortable, but I didn't choose anything too baggy because I still wanted their subtle movements to be visible. The material of She's t-shirt dress hung beautifully when she moved and worked perfectly for the first clip of her lying on the floor with all the hands touching her because the light material was easily moveable and fell back into place when the hands let go to flatter the body's silhouette. I kept the outfits age appropriate for a realistic look, as I think putting the older model in a leotard would have looked too out of place and inappropriate. The styling fit the models well; however I had similar back up options if this was not the case.

I think the makeup, hair and styling worked in unison to create a variety of wearable looks that were appropriate for each model and not too dominating, so the main focus was on the movement and emotion.