Transition Music Prod. by Benny Alexander
Intro and Outro Music by MARTIN
Today we discuss blue eyeshadow self-realization, Tom Ford lipstick over a swap, and taking care of each other with the brilliant, gorgeous, and hilarious duo, Jenn Lyon (Jennifer Husser) and Ignacia Soto Aguilar (Makeup Department Head) and their work on the hit show, #ClawsTNT.
1:21: Introductions from NOLA. What’s it like filming Season 4 during a pandemic? Testing and safety always!
4:50: How do you adapt to doing makeup in the new working environment? #TheFaceShield
6:45: Ignacia shares about her career and how she got the job on #ClawsTNT.
9:30: Ignacia decides to make makeup her career: “While I was in school, I had a mentor there…and she was a professional makeup artist. She took an interest in me, I think she noticed my skillset was a little bit more hands-on and makeup. She just started taking me with her to places, and that’s when I was like ok this is it. This is what I want to do.“
9:57: #IndustryWisdom: “That’s such a common trait of a successful career: When somebody picks you up and mentors you. That one connection. It’s so important.” - Tiffany
12:52: “We get to serve #LEWKS!” - Jenn
14:03: Jenn & Ignacia fall in love over hot towels.
15:10: Jenns shares her story and how she landed the role of #JenniferHusser on Claws. She shares her powerful journey of eating disorder recovery, finding success, and self-acceptance.
16:16: #CANIGETANAMEN: “I booked Claws and it’s the greatest job I’ve ever had. I’m so grateful that there’s a show where women can be the size that they are. Be the age that they are. It just f*****g rocks.” - Jenn
19:11: What’s a #Clawsian moment?
20:00: What’s the process of collaboration when creating the looks each episode? Jenn discusses her character’s background and how that influences the makeup looks they create.
21:48: What are we trying to convey in this scene?
21:51: PHOTOS - Matching your eyeliner to your tassels - See look from Season 3 Episode 6 (Fly Like an Eagle)
23:06: Dealing with the #NOLA humidity includes electric fans, towels, & oil sheets, anybody wanna #sponsor???
25:00: The feeling when you first create a look. #NeverLookedBetter
25:47: Crazy “Sixteen Chapel” look - we have to re-do WHAT!?
26:16: Funny names for looks include #NeonBalls
27:30: How do you do SFX makeup? Covering tattoos, blood, and continuity. Oh my!
27:52: PHOTOS - Looks including SFX from Season 2 Episode 6
30:45: How to collaborate with the crew, schedules, and having only 45 minutes to nail it.
32:03: When your press-on nails get lost in your Spanx… Discussing one of the main characters herself: Nails.
35:40: What products do they use?
* BUXOM FULL-ON PLUMPING LIP POLISH GLOSS in EMMA
* Shiseido Foundation
* Ardell Lashes
*Tip: Skincare is important for everyone. Feels good and makes everyone’s job easier*
38:32: Cutting lashes in 3’s may just do the trick. Great lash advice here!
42:15: Every single woman (Niecy Nash, Karrueche Tran, Judy Reyes, Carrie Preston) on the show is incredible and it’s truly an amazing job to work on Claws.
42:56: Ignacia is canonized in Season 2 as Hurricane Ignacia
44:15: PHOTOS - FAVORITE LOOKS
44:58: Who else has even work a garage door of blue shadow all over their eyes? Anyone?
45:34: PHOTOS - Look from Season 3 Episode 6
46:00: Jenn loves a frosty eyeshadow corners & holographic lips and isn’t afraid to admit it.
51:25: LEAST FAVORITE LOOK
53:15: The subtle art of #ChaseAFace
55:32: Jenn on speaking out, supporting, and uplifting marginalized communities.
Organizations & communities you can support:
Breathe Act
https://breatheact.org/
Be an Arts Hero
https://beanartshero.com/dawn
Not Guilty Serving Life
NotGuiltyServingLife.Org
