One must extract from the face the lines that define the essential difference; those that isolate it and integrate it into the scenic universe of the text and gesture."
Training supervisor
Stéphanie Orillard
Training goals
This course is designed to help participants understand and master the techniques for applying and styling hairpieces using Marcel irons, tailored to meet the specific needs and demands of the film industry.
Trainees
Maquilleur / Chef maquilleur / Technicien intermittent du spectacle
Duration
40 hours – 5 days
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of makeup techniques
Price
€3,200 excluding VAT / €3,840 including VAT
Detailed programme
9:30 AM – Interview
- Choosing the appropriate hairpiece for an actor based on: script requirements, work plan, and natural hair characteristics
- Conducting research and sourcing historical documentation for the character and their era
- Collaborating with a hairpiece designer/wigmaker to conceptualize and design hairpieces
10:30 AM
- Selecting the right tools, materials, and products
- Setting up the workstation for optimal efficiency
11:30 AM – Demonstration
- Shaping a hairpiece (detailed demo)
1:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – Practice and Corrections
- Hands-on practice with feedback and corrections
6:30 PM – End of the Day
9:30 AM – Facial Hairpieces Practice
- Mastering grip techniques for facial hairpieces
- Working on partings and hand motion with cold irons
- Shaping various mustaches, sideburns, and beards
- Using beard blocks and other tools for shaping
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Demonstration & Practice with Hot Irons
- Shaping hairpieces at the correct temperature
- Perfecting techniques for efficient styling
6:30 PM – End of the Day
9:30 AM – Demonstration
- Cleaning techniques for hairpieces
- Understanding and using suitable products for maintenance
- Pre-shaping tips for hairpieces
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Practice on Different Hairpieces
- Hands-on practice of shaping and styling various types of hairpieces
6:30 PM – End of the Day
9:30 AM – Demonstration
- Hairpiece application techniques
- Collaboration with the head wigmaker on hairpiece creation
- Using various adhesives for hairpiece application
12:30 PM – Lunch
13h30 – Pratique
- Fitting, makeup, untying, cleaning, pre-shaping, and shaping techniques
- Understanding colorimetric techniques for hair, including the nuances of color matching
6:30 PM – End of the Day
9:30 AM – Fitting and Shaping Practice
- Applying learned techniques for styling and fitting hairpieces
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Demonstration
- Introduction to hand-laying hair techniques
- Overview of different hair types (yak, human hair, etc.)
- Cutting and laying hair directly onto the skin
2:30 PM – Practice
- Hands-on practice of cutting and laying hair on skin
6:30 PM – Debriefing and End of Training
Teaching Methods
Scenario breakdowns, work plans, and documents
Historical and iconographic resources for inspiration
Technical Methods
Access to a range of products and tools
Assessment Methods
Workplace simulation and practical exercises with continuous assessment
Training Acknowledgment
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Proficiency
