The Last Looks Podcast

Episode 90: Jaime Leigh returns to the Last Looks Podcast after a break to interview BAFTA- and Oscar-winning hairstylist Cliona Furey. Cliona shares how early experiences on film sets, a start in makeup, interests in prosthetics, and training in wig-making at the opera led her into film hair and eventual department head work. She discusses prioritizing work-life balance as a single mom, choosing projects by director, and the intense prep required for period work. Cliona describes inspiration sources, her definition of success, creative license vs period accuracy, essential tools/products, and advice about patience and professionalism.   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew 5% OFF Training to Trainee Book: https://trainingtotrainee.co.uk/LASTLOOKS 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks

Frankenstein Oscars Special 2026: The work being considered is Makeup and Hairstyling for the overall film. Makeup Head of Department: Jordan Samuel Prosthetics Head of Department: Mike Hill Hair Designer: Cliona Furey BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks 5% OFF Training to Trainee Book: https://trainingtotrainee.co.uk/LASTLOOKS Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

The Ugly Stepsister Oscars Special 2026: The work being considered is Makeup and Hairstyling for the overall film. Makeup Designer: Anne Catherine Sauerberg Prosthetic Makeup Designer: Thomas Foldberg BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks 5% OFF Training to Trainee Book: https://trainingtotrainee.co.uk/LASTLOOKS Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

Kokuho Oscars Special 2026: The work being considered is Makeup and Hairstyling for the overall film. Makeup and Hair Designer: Kyoko Toyokawa Kabuki Makeup Artist: Naomi Hibino Kabuki Hair Artist: Tadashi Nishimatsu BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks 5% OFF Training to Trainee Book: https://trainingtotrainee.co.uk/LASTLOOKS Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

The Smashing Machine Oscars Special 2026: The work being considered is Makeup for the character Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) Prosthetic Makeup Designer: Kazu Hiro Prosthetic Makeup HOD: Glen Griffin Personal Makeup to Dwayne Johnson: Björn Rehbein BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks 10% OFF Human. Kind. Glow: https://humankindglow.com/LASTLOOKS Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

Sinners Oscars Special 2026: The work being considered is Makeup and Hairstyling for the overall film. Prosthetic Makeup Designer: Mike Fontaine Makeup Department Head: Ken Diaz Hair Designer: Shunika Terry BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks 10% OFF Human. Kind. Glow: https://humankindglow.com/LASTLOOKS Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

Episode 89: In this episode of the Last Looks podcast, host Jaime Leigh McIntosh welcomes Kazu Hiro, an acclaimed special effects makeup artist known for his work on films like Darkest Hour and Bombshell. Kazu shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Japan to becoming an Oscar-winning artist in Hollywood. He discusses his creative process, the importance of sleep to manage stress, and the impact of winning an Oscar on his career. Kazu also offers insights into his collaborations, the tools he can't live without, and his approach to sculpting lifelike prosthetics. Additionally, he answers questions from listeners and offers advice for aspiring makeup artists. Episode brought to you by: https://johnblakeswigs.com 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

Episode 88: Join us for an inspiring chat with Araxi Lindsey, a celebrated hairstylist in the film and television industry, who shares her journey from wanting to counsel teens to styling hair for Hollywood's elite. Discover her beginnings, industry challenges, key career highlights, and the importance of teamwork and integrity in her profession. From her early work on The Matrix to her Emmy-winning contributions on Blackish, Araxi's story is captivating and insightful for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of hairstyling in showbiz. Episode brought to you by: https://johnblakeswigs.com 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

Episode 87: In this episode of The Last Looks Podcast, Jason Hamer sits down with Jaime Leigh to discuss his fascinating journey, Jason shares his inspirations, the pivotal moments that shaped his career and personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges. From motivational speakers in high school to Hollywood's graphic makeup scenes, Jason's story is a testament to passion and perseverance. Tune in to hear about his early influences, pivotal career decisions, and the valuable life lessons that have guided him throughout his journey in Hollywood. Episode brought to you by: https://johnblakeswigs.com 15% OFF LSB: https://linearbelts.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew

Wicked Oscars Special 2025: The work being considered is Makeup and Hairstyling for the overall film. Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Designer: Frances Hannon Key Hair & Makeup Artist: Sarah Nuth Crowd Hair & Makeup Supervisor: Laura Blount BUY the podcast a COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lastlookscrew 5% OFF Training to Trainee Book: https://trainingtotrainee.co.uk/LASTLOOKS Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew