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42 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2022 Terrie, how many wigs did you create for Julia's portrayal? Terrie: We had four pieces in total. I designed the wigs based on Martha's hair and Natasha Ladek built the wigs from scratch. Martha was a Washington socialite and had a very fashionable wardrobe for a conservative lady who lunches. She had a regular hair appointment and took to wearing wigs as often as we change clothes. She famously did a guest spot on The Dinah Shore Show and brought her wigs to do a hair tutorial on national television, long before any influencers. It's on YouTube and was a hoot to watch! She had two very iconic hair styles: the pageboy flip and her voluminous bouffant upstyle. Where did your research start? Jean: I did extensive research reading about Martha and the Watergate period and reviewed hundreds of photographs and many television and news interviews. We drew from that assembled refer- ence material to establish her look and there are a number of scenes in the series that are replicated versions of television interviews, press conferences, and the Watergate hearings, along with a number of iconic candid photos from this period. How did Julia's make-up evolve over the series? Jean: Martha's look and life changed drastically over the depicted years from a vibrant persona to ultimately culminating with her becoming sick with cancer. We tried to have the make-up reflect the drama that was going on in her life, transitioning until the deterioration of her look and health is revealed through drinking, drugs, marital drama, abandonment, and eventually the ravages of cancer. There was also a great flashback to when Martha met John Mitchell in 1957. To create a more glamorous look, I modified the make-up and shading to a more youthful, slender presentation using lashes, eyeliner, mascara, and red lipstick of the '50s to achieve a more youthful version of Martha's appearance in that earlier, distinct era. What were your favorite products on Gaslit? Julie: Martha did not wear a lot of eye make-up but always had lipstick on. Period colors were muted earth tones. We kept the nails a subtle earth tone but played with her lips, cheeks, and eyes. I used Lancome products for brows and eyes to recreate the period. I found a great Make Up Forever lipstick to replicate a shimmery, period peachy color. Her foundation was often a La Prairie tan bronze color which was fashionable in that era. I am a big believer in prepping skin for make-up so always use Camellia oil and rose spray to prep skin and keep the glow going from the base. I hardly use powder, just Mally Beauty Anti-Shine when it gets a bit too much. Terrie: I used old school things like wire mesh rollers, Lotta Body setting lotion, and wet set and under the dryer just like back in the day. I loved using Virtue hair products for at-home use, and GM Reverie and Olaplex for under-the-wig wrap. For locking in teasing and sets that hold all day, I used Oribe Swept Up hair powder at the base of all my hair styles. For movable finish hairspray, I love the Leonor Greyl spray and Oribe impermeable for high humidity or rainy days. •