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THE ARTISAN FALL 2019 • 81 Camille Friend spearheaded hair and she reflects on get- ting involved in the project: "I've been thinking about Charlie's Angels for a few years now. It was about three years ago that my friend and director, Elizabeth Banks, came to me with the idea of a new Charlie's Angels reboot she wanted to direct. The proj- ect development process was very slow; up and down and in and out. I never knew if it was actually going to make it. Then one lucky day in the summer of 2018, Elizabeth Banks called me with joy and excitement to let me know that Sony had greenlit Charlie's Angels and was I available. Of course I was available! Charlie's Angels brings memories of my childhood and I always wanted to be an Angel. I love the hair, make-up, and fashion that has always been the signature of the franchise. The new Charlie's Angels is a high-octane ride, with modern technology, high-speed car chases, and the glamour you've come to expect. The new Angels are three incredible actresses. Kristen Stewart plays Sabina, the quick-witted party girl; Ella Balinska plays Jane, an MI6-trained operative; and Naomi Scott plays Elena, the super smart computer nerd. These three ladies make up the new Charlie's Angels. And the film's big surprise comes from Elizabeth Banks cast as Bosley. She plays Bosley with an icy-cool blonde bob. Apart from the glamour, Charlie's Angels films are also known for their character disguises. We have coined the 'bowl cut' as our best disguise. The 'bowl cut' is a rounded-shaped bob wig, inspired by Vidal Sassoon, with a modern twist of blonde ombré-colored hair. The additional hair angels who worked their magic on all the hair looks are April Schuller, Julia Bohm, Sarah Stamp (personal to Kristen Stewart), and Natascha Ladek (wigmaker)." From rock quarries in a remote German countryside to ferryboats on Istanbul waters, shooting for Charlie's Angels proved to be complicated and demanding in the best pos- sible way. We had to travel through multiple locations, including Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden, Istanbul, and Los Angeles. This requires a lot of thinking on your feet (literally!). Creating the right crew with an adaptability to new trends and techniques was key. Our crew from Germany and Istanbul were incredible. When I thought about the advantages of being a make-up artist in today's world, and working internationally, the saying is true— you are only as good as those who stand beside you. Working with an international team can be challenging because of lan- guage barriers, work ethic, and different techniques; how- ever, it is still incredibly rewarding. The opportunity for growth and invaluable development as an artist are there for the taking. Building your skills as a communicator, artistically and human abound is a must in the incredible world of filmmaking. Thanks to my team: Camille Friend, Maha, Stacey Panepinto, April Schuller, Sarah Stamp, Petra Schaumann, Tinsley Studio, and all the incredible film- makers we had the opportunity to work alongside. This crew collectively pulled off a unification of artistry that was more than that of a brush—it was of the heart. •