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Outlander Makeup and Hair Designer, Ann McEwan

March 04, 2022 • Make-Up Artist magazine - Ann McEwan

This episode is with Ann McEwan. She is a veteran make-up artist that is based in Scotland and is currently the makeup and hair designer for the hit series, Outlander. Ann has also contributed to successful franchises such as, Clash of the Titans and Game of Thrones. We caught up with her in Glasgow Scotland to discuss pregnancy bellies, prop babies, vintage wig dryers and her extensive career. Enjoy!

CHAPTERS

00:15 - BBC

4:45 - Starting in Television

10:25 - Outlander

14:00 - Facial Hair

15:10 - Aging

18:35 - Sam's back scars

20:40 - Locations

22:25 - Native Americans

24:00 - Pregnancy bellies and babies

25:45 - Other projects

27:38 - Vaccination scars

28:25 - Wigs

32:00 - Most difficult challenges

41:20 - Trainees

45:25 - Mistakes new people make

47:50 - COVID

51:50 - Time commitment of TV