80,000+ Books in-stock in NZ 📚

Winter Reads Sale! Enjoy up to 20% off 1,700 books! 🚀

The Hair Stylist Handbook

Techniques for Film and Television
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Hair Stylist Handbook by Gretchen Davis offers a professional guide to mastering hair techniques specifically for film and television. With expert advice, it covers the latest methods to create a complete look, including men’s grooming, dramatic hair colouring, and product recommendations. The book also explores on-set dynamics, such as managing hair and makeup teams and adapting to production schedules.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$36500
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This handbook is ideal for aspiring hair stylists, students entering the industry, and professionals seeking comprehensive, on-set hairstyling techniques.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Achieve professional quality hair results with this full-colour, comprehensive book from award-winning hair and makeup pros, Gretchen Davis and Yvette Rivas. In The Hair Stylist Handbook: Techniques for Film and Television, you’ll learn how to create that sought-after "complete look" by learning the newest hair techniques that are in demand on film and television sets.

Learn how to break into the industry, what products to use to achieve specific effects, how to maintain a look throughout the day, what quick techniques to use to achieve certain textures, and much more. With input from hairstylist Yvette Rivas, this step-by-step guide makes complex techniques clear, allowing you to achieve the most coveted results. In this informative handbook you will find:

  • An extensive chapter on men’s grooming techniques and hair products
  • Specific techniques for dramatic and long-lasting hair colour
  • Lists of the best hair tools and instructions for how to use them to achieve different looks
  • Information about how production schedules, cast, and crew are all affected and influenced by the hair and makeup team
  • Details on how to run a successful and organised hair and makeup trailer on set

Whether you are a professional in the field, or a student looking to break into the industry, this book will provide you with secrets and information that you cannot find anywhere else.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138675971

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 368 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 703g

Pages: 250

About the Author

Gretchen Davis is a highly sought after makeup artist and writer for the entertainment industry, where she has worked for high profile clients in film, television, and digital media as a personal or department head. In 2012 Gretchen was nominated for an Emmy highlighting her work on Hemingway and Gellhorn. Some of her clients have included Cate Blanchett, who in her Oscar’s acceptance speech thanked Gretchen personally, Gerard Butler, Jonathan Groff, Russell Tovey, and Rob Lowe. Gretchen also keyed projects like feature films Milk, Steve Jobs, and NBC’s Trauma. She has been featured in SF Magazine, where critics praised her work on the film, Blue Jasmine. She has also been featured on various blogs and in print articles.

With contributions by:

Yvette Rivas is a freelance hairstylist with a long history in the entertainment industry. Her experience includes contributing to the design of dolls in the likeness of the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Kate Winslet, and Pamela Anderson. Yvette has been a department head for films, television shows, web series, and national commercials. She is also a Primetime Emmy nominated hairstylist for HBO's Hemingway & Gellhorn, and was recognized at the Oscars for her work in Blue Jasmine.

Also by Gretchen Davis

View all

More from Arts & Culture

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.