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

Craghoppers AW16 styled by Lucy

Warm, glowing light and earthy tones: Craghoppers merge rural and cityscapes for an urban survivalist look in their AW16 campaign.

Styled by BOSS Creative Lucy Hallard

Behind the scenes with team BOSS

It may not yet be snowing in Manchester but last week our BOSS team hit the slopes for Aldi Skiwear.

BOSS stylist Donnette teamed up with hair and make-up artist Jemma to create rosy cheeks and pull together ice cool outfits.

To make it a full house, the shoot featured BOSS model Matt, who brought brought along his dog Barney!

So you want to be a food stylist? Q&A with Paul Dickson

After starting as a chef many years ago, BOSS Creative Paul Dickson moved into the world of food styling. In this post, he tells us his top tips for aspiring food stylists and reveals the highlight of his career so far.   

Did you always want to work with food?

I started as a chef many years ago and now my career has evolved into a nice mix of food styling, cooking and teaching.

How did you start out in food styling?

I have always naturally been drawn to great food images and I have a HUGE collection of cook books. My first food styling break was with Country Range.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a food stylist?

Start by snapping your own food and post it on Instagram, read cookbooks and if you can get the chance, shadow an experienced food stylist. Go for it!

What do you think would surprise people about food styling?

You never stop learning new techniques and the job is very varied. Things aren’t always as they seem in the final image!

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I like working with like minded creative people and the problem solving aspect of the job.

It’s national chocolate week! What is your favourite kind of chocolate and how do you like to eat it?

I love chocolate - particularly dark 85%. Luckily for me I’m the only one who likes chocolate in my house so I can eat just a few squares per night without the worry of people stealing the rest out of the fridge!

Are there any projects that have been a highlight of your career so far?

I loved working with Country Range on frozen fruit. We worked on a ‘5 Ways With Fruit’ shoot and I was given total freedom on both recipe development and images. I was really pleased with the summer pudding shot with a jug of cream that came out from the shoot – it’s so simple and the lighting works really well.

See more of Paul's work on our website

Donnette Lathbury for Manchester United

You name it she'll style it! The multi-talented Donette Lathbury has worked on everything from fashion styling to hair and make-up as well as men's grooming.

While she is mainly a fashion stylist, recently Donnette took on Manchester United when she worked on the grooming for a shoot showcasing their latest away kit. 

To see more of Donnette's work, view her profile on our website now - http://bit.ly/2dhHpNQ

Martin McClean for Bench Keylooks AW16

With cosy knitwear accessories and bright waterproof jackets, Bench's AW16 Keylooks are a combination of earthy tones for every day and vibrant outerwear to make a statement on the streets or the slopes.

BOSS hair and make-up artist Martin McClean created fresh, dewy skin and relaxed hair tucked into wooly hats and topped with ski-googles.

See more of Martin's work on our website - http://bit.ly/2d9qsSm

Sarah Hills-Smith for V by Very

V by Very, a new collection from Very.co.uk, aims to bring head-to-toe outfits for every side of your life together in one place. Think leather look dresses for fierce nights out and pussy bow blouses for effortless office wear.

One of our BOSS Creatives, Sarah Hills-Smith, styled the looks for their website, expertly pulling together the latest trends and accessories. Sarah has styled countless editorial fashion shoots and is excited to expand her portfolio with e-commerce work.

See more of Sarah's styling and find her booking information on our website - http://bit.ly/2dRw8Gx