Theatre season begins!

Hey Everybody!

I am starting to design hair/makeup for DSC's upcoming shows! Interested in theatrical hair/makeup? Contact kell@kellgrace.com to get involved.

The shows for the fall include:
"All in the Timing"
"Romeo and Juliet"

It is going to be a great season...check back for photos and updates to come!

Raquel, aka "Rocky", aka "kell" --you decide!

Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids both support kids who need hair because of chemotherapy or other conditions. I was able to work with a couple hair restoration places, and the need is out there! Hair always grows...if you would like to donate your hair to someone who needs it, please visit the websites below or contact me.

http://www.locksoflove.org/
http://www.wigsforkids.org/

Thanks!
Raquel
"Kell"

Here are 2 bundles of my hair both at 10 inches each.

Orlando Premiere Hair Show 2009

The Orlando Premiere Hair Show in Orlando took place in the beginning of June. It was great to see some familiar faces and meet new companies.

Martin Parson's work

Nick Arrojo in action

Daytona Beach International Festival - LSO

The London Symphony Orchestra was in Daytona Beach in April and May. It was a blast to work with them!

Hair/Makeup in Theater Productions!

Hey everyone! It has been a busy season, and below are some hair and makeup pictures from recent shows that I was able to coordinate. Hope you enjoy.

"The Last Night of Ballyhoo"
Atlanta, 1930's
Director: Paul Carbonell

News-Journal Center at DSC
Gilespy Theater February 2009

Classic Sunny

Silly LaLa

Joe and Sunny - in love

"You Can't Take It With You"

New York, 1930's

Director: Bob Arcuri

DSC Theater Center

September 2008

Raquel "Kell" in action - ladies dressing room

Aging effects on Penny Sycamore

Kell in action - turning the guys into 1930's gentlemen

Great cast and crew!

"Three Sisters"

Russia, early 1900's

Director: Paul Carbonell

DSC Goddard Theater

November 2008

The Sisters...

Aging effects on the maid

"You Can't Take It With You"

Hey all!
I will be coordinating the hair and makeup for the upcoming production of "You Can't Take It With You" at Daytona State this month. Email me for more info on the show if you want to come... kell@kellgrace.com
Pictures will be posted next month.

Theatrical Hair and Makeup

The Summer Performing Arts Academy 2008 went well at Daytona State College (formerly known as Daytona Beach Community College) this summer. Scott Green (theater technical director) and I taught students theatrical makeup and wig application. Below are a few pictures of glamour/red carpet, victim/gore, and era/flashback designs.

Orlando Premiere Show recommendations

Here are some great companies from the Orlando Premiere Show to check out:

SalonSmart (http://www.salonsmart.com/) - Salon equipment. Purchased mine there years ago, and it is still in top quality.

Kudu Designs (http://www.kududesign.com/) - Unique handmade hair jewelry from South Africa. Great company committed to helping African families through fair trade practices.

New York Streets Hair Culture Collections (http://www.newyork-streets.com/) - Great products for hair.

HairFlix (www.hairflix.com) - Online community for beauty professionals

BTC (www.behindthechair.com) - Good website for beauty professionals.

Ergo (www.ergostylingtools.com) - Best company for blowdryers.

Nick Arrojo and Studio (www.arrojostudio.com) - Most inspirational hair stylist.

Orlando Premiere Hair Show 2008

The Premiere Show went great this year in Orlando, FL. Here are some highlights from the event:




One of the entrances of the Premiere Show held at the Orange County Convention Center.

Nick Arrojo at his booth demonstrating a razor hair cut.

Nick Arrojo with Arrojo Studio from NYC on Main Stage.







Nick Arrojo, Amanda, and Lina from NYC performing on Main Stage.

Patti Bookout van Tonder from South Africa/Ft. Lauderdale and her company kududesigns.com.

Fellow Stylist, Maria Richard, from Pazazz in Longwood, FL and myself with Kellgrace.com.

Mary with BTC (behindthechair.com) on Main Stage.

Hair and Face

Hey all!

It has been a while since my postings from England. Hope all is well. Here is a look completed only with shears to create form to compliment the face shape.

~Kell

Hand-Made Wig

Hey all!

Here are a few sample pictures of a wig I made and dressed out. Enjoy!

~Kell

Georgian Style Wig - late 1700's

Here is a Georgian Style wig I created. There is a frame/cage inside of this wig to help the hair to stand higher. There is also crepe hair used inside of the curls to make them fluffy and full!

During this time period women only got their hair done once every three months. They would get it "powdered" instead of washed. Many bugs, flies, and other unknowns would be trapped in their hair. The back-scratcher we know nowadays was originally created for these women to scratch their heads! Soon after this period women started cutting their hair short...Wonder why... :) Interesting...

samples:

Victorian Style

Applying Wig:

Styling Wig:

Setting Wig:

The Classic Finger Wave (1920's-1930's)

Here is the Finger Wave I created.

My personal favorite style.... :)

Creating the Finger Wave (1920-30's)

The finger wave is created with my fingers, and when formed it is secured with galloon and pins before it is put in the 'oven' to dry.