Monday, February 9, 2026

Blog Post #36: Styling Hair, Mise-en-scene

In order to get the entire idea of my film down, I need to learn how to style the hair in the way that I want it to look like. Mise-en-scene is a very important part of any film, so that's why I want to capture the audiences with an appearance that looks natural. I don't want to make it seem like my film is artificial, so I want to figure out how artists make hair look normal. 



Film artists often use a combination of hyper-realistic, custom fitted wigs with delicate hairlines, and expert styling. My main concern is with maintaining hair, though. So, to figure out how to maintain a hairstyle, I am using an article by Alicia Van Couvering. This article is called "Secrets of the Glam Squad: Inside the World of Film Hair and Makeup Departments."


Sarah Hindsgaul, who's a hairstylist that worked with the actors in "Sleepwalk with Me and Almost Christmas," had a couple tips for hair in film. She said that to cover up a bald spot, people should use keratin fibers. Also, a dry shampoo that helps with hair oils is Bumble. And for the most important part that I worry about the most, she said that to tame on-set frizz, people should use Tancho Tique styling stick. This product is usually anywhere from 12 to 22 dollars, which is a good deal considering how good it is. 



Overall, the styling of hair will be incredibly important for my film, so I will take Sarah Hindsgaul's tips with consideration.

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