Showing posts with label make up artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label make up artist. Show all posts

Friday, 21 October 2016

Halloween Make-Up Tips from Zoe Tilston

At this time of year our BOSS make-up artists can really show off their skills. BOSS Creative Zoe Tilston is an expert in creating the goriest and most extreme looks for Halloween. Here are her top tips for creating monster make-up this year. 

'Halloween is here it's my favourite time of year! I love having the opportunity to get creative and experiment with new products and formulas. The most important thing to remember about spooky make-up and costumes is that there are definitely no rules to follow - this is your opportunity to go heavy and bold and not to be afraid of making mistakes. If you are feeling uninspired, the internet is bursting with talented individuals producing amazing Halloween material. Have a go at something new, but most of all, have fun with it!

This dead waitress is probably my favourite look. I had to try a few different glues before I the best one to make the coke can stick, but it was definitely worth the perseverance. 


If you are short on time, these half faces are a great idea. They look fabulous teamed up with glamorous eye make-up and are really popular at the moment.
 


This scary scarecrow didn't take long to put together as most of the work is in the preparation. It's a really good one to tackle if your make-up game isn't the strongest.


This Zombie doctor is another look that requires minimal make-up artistry skills and looks trickier than it is. If you are using any kind of glue on your skin, especially your face, make sure you have a good barrier between the two and be really gentle when you remove it.

That's all from me for now. Wishing you a fabulously gory Halloween whatever look you go for. Happy haunting!'

To see more of Zoe's work, check out the BOSS Creatives website. 

Thursday, 20 October 2016

How To Create Peeling Zombie Skin


Our BOSS Hair and Make-Up Artist Martin McClean can create anything from a glamorous evening look with a flawless finish to a gruesome, gory costume that will make you grimace.

In time for Halloween, Martin has put together a guide to help you make your own peeling zombie skin at home!



- Colour the area you want to work on in red greasepaint face paint or lipstick. Think about the shape of the wound at this point.

- Melt gelatine in water.

- Allow it too cool right down to room temperature.

- Paint the geltine on the red area then lay toilet tissue over the top. 

- Paint more gelatine over tissue until it goes transparent. 

- Dry with a cold blast from a hair drier. 

- Keep doing this until you are happy with the thickness.

- Tear holes in and peel back pieces of the tissue and squirt in fake blood.


Easy and gross!

Martin's work for a Halloween themed editorial

Martin's creepy Halloween costume in 2015