Local 706 - The Artisan

38 • THE ARTISAN FALL 2021 FROM JUSTIN JACKSON, HAIR STYLIST: An essential in my kit is a good heat protector. Paul Mitchell "Hot Off the Press" is a personal favorite of mine. I also can't go without Oribe Anti Humidity spray to help lock in the look and control fly always. Finishing the look with a light hairspray such as Oribe Free Styling doesn't weigh the hair down while keeping the style in place. Over the years, both departments have been the recipient of daytime Emmy and Guild awards. Our first Emmy win for make- up was in 1985. Hearing our name announced and running to the stage was something none of us had experienced before. The hair department didn't get their well-deserved recognition until 2012. Led by George Guzman at that time plus the team finally brought it home. It was long overdue and I remind George to this day that he earned the first Y&R hair Emmy in the history of the show. To describe an Emmy win, it's friendly competition, respecting and applauding the winners from all other shows, but I'll admit seeing your name on the statue has always been pretty exciting. It's a bond with peers and co-workers that's hard to beat. For many years, Jody Lawrence, Studio Department Head, has hired a great group of talented hair stylists and make-up artists for each of the shows to choose from. Her hiring has also included valuable training, sharing her expertise in wigs and styling. Teaching has always been Jody's passion and she has made time after hours and on weekends to provide that training to any of her crew that was interested and excited to learn. Although our hair crew changes periodically, our most recent team in the last few years includes Lauren Mendoza, Adriana Lucio, Justin Jackson, Regina Rodriguez, Miriam Flowers, Michelle Corona, Dorchelle Stafford, Christina Joseph, Vanessa Bragdon Villalovos and Jackie Zavala. Make-up artists include Kathy Jones of 32 years, Marlene Mason (retired in 2020), Laura Schaffer, Kelsey Collins, Robert Bolger (34 years), Stacey Alfano, Riley Nightingall and myself (41 years). My job also includes making sure the show is covered, the schedule runs smoothly and producers are happy with the looks we create. In closing, I'd like to give special acknowledgment and a tribute to Jenna Wittman and Ralph Wilcox. We had the fortune to have them on our make-up crew for many years. Personally, I thank them for being so generous, always willing to share a wealth of knowledge. Their devotion and dedication to the craft was unparalleled. Sadly, we lost Jenna in 2019 and Ralph in 2021. Both are dearly missed and remain in our hearts. • Hair by Regina Rodriguez, Lauren Mendoza and Jackie Zavala. Make-up by Patti Denney and Laura Schaffer '60s flashback by Lauren Mendoza Hair by Justin Jackson. Make-up by Stacey Alfano

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