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Robson, "You have to analyze the person's personality, and the character they are playing before their hair style can be created." That sensibility landed Kaye a full-time professional job. Kaye went on to work on more than 60 films and television shows produced in Hollywood. She became the first female to receive the coveted union membership in the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild. Her most notable hair styles were created for Oscar- winning actress Barbra Streisand. They eventually worked on 10 films together, including The Way We Were, A Star Is Born, Funny Lady, and The Main Event. During a recent conversation with Barbra, she recalls Kaye being more than her stylist. "She was my support system, she calmed me, she even rubbed my head and feet." Kaye didn't just coif females, she worked with Chevy Chase on four of his most memorable films, including Caddy Shack and Christmas Vacation. Kaye proudly recalled that Chevy credited her for perfecting his on-screen appearance. Of course, who could forget the work she did with Academy Award-winner Jon Voight on Table for Five and Desert Bloom. Kaye's imagination didn't stop there. She created hair styles for the cast of Escape from the Planet of the Apes. A bust of Dr. Zaius, played by Maurice Evans is on display at MoPop in Seattle. Also, the cult classic, Child's Play 3, featuring Chucky Kaye's most iconic hair styles didn't just appear on screen, they became a part of pop culture. When Kaye styled Julia Robert's hair in Sleeping With the Enemy, hundreds of thousands of women around the country flocked to their local hair salons and requested Julia's naturally curly look. Millions of people around the world have seen Kaye Pownall's work on screen and in everyday life. From Terms of Endearment, 9 to 5, and The Goodbye Girl, Kaye has left an indelible legacy and inspired generations of moviegoers, and burgeoning hair stylists with her creative talent that helped bring her film's characters to life. Kaye always quipped, "A good first impression has to include the perfect look, and that look has to include the perfect hair style." That's the legacy she leaves behind. -Dr. Lisa Giarraputo, DHA, MS, MT, CLS (ASCP) & Dr. Gabriel Ramirez, DHA, MPA, BS