United Makeup Artists Expo - The UK's leading professional makeup artist tradeshow.

wigs

  • Hair to Help

    If you love all things hair then we are here to help.  From expert wig masters to grooming products, our exhibitors have plenty of advice and tools to keep every strand in place.

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    PAM - Stand C5

    PAM is a must-visit for all artists, thanks to their wide variety of brands on offer in one place.  From moustache wax to hairpins, wig blocks to toupee tape, they cater for every hair need with expert advice.

    Location Mirror - Stand C7

    A handy number to take note of.  How many times have you been stuck with poor lighting and inadequate mirrors on set or location, making your job so much harder?  Location Mirror supply lit mirrors throughout the UK, both for hire and to buy.

    Back Stage Shop - Stand C8

    With over 20 years of experience in providing for almost every element of a performance – from lighting and sound to make-up – the Back Stage Shop stocks time-tested favourites from some of the biggest brands going.  From combs and brushes to hair colourants, you'll find it here.

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    The Makeup Armoury - Stand D2

    The hottest new professional retailer are making their show debut this year, stocking everything you might need for a full day on set.  More than just a store, the Armoury aims to build a community to help empower artists with knowledge, support and creative inspiration with the help of their experienced artist staff.  Beard oils, rollers, postiche tools - nothing is left out.

    The Wig Department - Stand D6

    The Wig Department's founder, Chrissie Sterritt, has been working in the industry for over 25 years and what she doesn't know about wigs isn't worth knowing.  She's worked on some of the worlds most successful International productions, such as The Lion King, projects for Rankin and Damien Hirst, as well as enormous blockbuster films.  Visit for expert advice and every wig product you might need.

    The Shave Doctor - Stand D7

    Knowledge of men's skin shouldn't be neglected.  Mark Sproston, AKA The Shave Doctor, created his range of professional shaving products after four years of intensive research.  His knowledge, area of expertise and credibility is now in demand from industry publications and he is a regular contributor to men’s magazine’s and national newspapers.

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    NASMAH - Stand D9

    The National Association of Screen Makeup Artists and Hairdressers should be a destination for you.  Check in for the latest news and updates from the team, enquire about insurance or sign up for their masterclasses.

    National Theatre - Stand E2

    The National Theatre in London is one of the UK's three most prominent, publicly-funded performing arts venues.  Their wig and hair work is the stuff of legends - stop by for advice and information from the talented team behind the NT, live streams and touring performances, as well as seeing the team creating intricate wigs first-hand.

    The Wigs and Makeup Studio - Stand E5

    The Wigs and Makeup Studio is run by Corinne Young and Philip Carson-Sheard, both industry professionals working full-time in the business.  They have a wealth of experience ranging from work at English National Opera, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Glyndebourne and West End productions, through to film and editorial make-up, and teaching wig making and wig dressing at various prominent colleges.

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  • FITTING, DRESSING & APPLYING WIGS

     
     

    MASTERCLASS WITH ANDREA CRACKNELL
    NEXT WEEK!
    18th - 20th January 2017
    Pinewood Studios £399
    BOOK NOW!

    Creative Media Skills are bringing the talented hair stylist, Andrea Cracknell, to lead this intensive three day masterclass.

  • Hair Styling / Wig Dressing Competition

    We are excited to announce in conjunction with NASMAH we will be hosting in addition to this years makeup competition 2 hair styling / wig dressing competitions.

    Saturday 7th May – Wig Dressing  Contestants are required to set and dress a wig of either a Gainsboro’ Lady of the 1770’s or a Late Victorian Lady of the 1880’s

    Sunday 8th May – Vintage Hair Styling Contestants are required to set and comb-out period/vintage hairstyles from the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s or 1950’s. This will be as a proper "dailies call" for a film or TV production.

    Details of how to enter can be found here http://www.umae.co.uk/competitions.html

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