Wig Workshops
Respect the Wig
2 day in-person workshop – This is part 1 of a 2 part wig workshop program. Location: Long Beach, California
Respect the wig is an introduction to how and why wigs should be treated with respect, so you can achieve the best results, but also keep your wig in beautiful condition.
You will learn the difference between wig types/styles and which wigs will work best for different situations.
Jaime Leigh will help you build a strong foundation of understanding wigs, how they should be treated, so you can gain the respect and trust of your employers, fellow stylists and cast.
This workshop is instructed by film Hair Designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh and has a maximum of 5 students.
Workshop Includes:
Understanding different types of wigs, what situations they are best suited for.
How best to treat, handle and clean the lace front.
Learn WHY and HOW to pad a head block to fit a wig correctly.
Learn how best to block your wig to protect it, maintain shape and longevity.
Learn how to wash wigs safely to minimize damage.
How to do a NATURAL wet set, so the hair looks and moves like a real head of hair.
How to do a ROLLER wet set, so the hair looks and moves like a real head of hair.
Small take home blocking kit.
Lunch and Snacks provided.
Workshop Dates: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of September 2024
Workshop Cost: US$1550 - SOLD OUT!
Limited 5 spaces per workshop.
NOTE: If you have a small group you would like to book a private workshop for, please email directly contact@last-looks.com for details and pricing.
Work that Wig, Own that Wig.
(don’t let it own you)
2 day in-person workshop – This is part 2 of a 2 part wig workshop program. Location: Long Beach, California
A continuation of RESPECT THE WIG, this workshop will help you understand what works and what doesn’t in creating the illusion of a real head of hair.
Understanding the subtleties that can help change your wig game, help to guide your eye to see more refined detail, so your cast will really feel that it is their own head of hair, your director won’t have to fear wigs and your fellow stylists will wonder how you made it look so good.
In this workshop students will Block, wash, set/style and apply 1 wig. We will go over multiple ways to prep the hair for the wig to be applied.
This workshop is instructed by film Hair Designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh and has a maximum of 5 students.
Workshop Includes:
Padding and Blocking / Refresh.
Washing and Setting / Refresh
Styling and Finishing.
Learn multiple techniques to prepare hair to go under a wig and understand what techniques work best for what situations.
Apply your set and styled wig to a real person.
Learn to understand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to setting and application.
Understand what will help your wigs look like a real head of hair.
Learn correct techniques for wig removal, for your wig and cast member.
Lunch and Snacks provided.
Note: It is highly recommended that you attend our RESPECT THE WIG workshop before attending WORK THAT WIG, OWN THAT WIG workshop.
Workshop Dates: Sign up HERE to be notified of our next course dates.
Workshop Cost: US$1650
Limited 5 spaces per workshop.
NOTE: If you have a small group you would like to book a private workshop for, please email directly contact@last-looks.com for details and pricing.
ONE ON ONE WORKSHOP.
Jaime Leigh will work with you to tailor make a wig workshop to suit your needs.
From 1 to 4 days, depending on what you want to cover - Location: Long Beach, California
It can be the workshops above, a combination or more.
Work with Jaime Leigh in a one on one setting to fully engage and take the time to really understand what you are learning, all hands on practical work, done in a calm relaxing environment, where you will have Jaime Leigh’s full attention.
Email contact@last-looks.com to book your one on one workshop, tailor made for your needs.
Workshop Cost: $1900/day
