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Look Behind The Look

Look Behind The Look

Host Tiffany Bartok Brings You Closer To The Details Behind Your Favorite Looks In Film, Television and Music 150 episodes Jun 22, 2026

Look Behind The Look is hosted by filmmaker Tiffany Bartok and explores the creative work behind memorable looks in film, television, music, and fashion. The show features conversations with Oscar- and BAFTA-winning makeup and hair artists, costume designers, and fashion-industry professionals. Guests discuss their creative process, on-set stories with A-list talent, and the work behind major magazine covers. Episodes also include interviews with beauty brand CEOs about building their companies.

Episodes

Spider-Noir Unmasked: Hair, Makeup, and the Art of Noir Storytelling
Spider-Noir Unmasked: Hair, Makeup, and the Art of Noir Storytelling Jun 22, 2026 20:07 What does it take to create the striking world of Spider-Noir? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the stunning Marvel series to explore the artistry of hair, makeup, and character design that helped bring this dark, 1930s-inspired superhero universe to life. Hair Department Head Theraesa Rivers, Makeup Department Head, Lana Horochowski and Prosthetic Designer Vincent Van Dyke, reveal how
Yes, I'm Still Talking About Madonna, Kate Moss, and the Tribeca Premier at The Beacon.
Yes, I'm Still Talking About Madonna, Kate Moss, and the Tribeca Premier at The Beacon. Jun 12, 2026 11:57 Jayce wrote the episode, but I’m writing this… We know that we live in a world where emotions are fleeting- they roll through us like 2 second electric shock waves from distraction to distraction, but I STILL have not forgotten the night of June 5th where I sold my tickets to see Lorde at Gov Ball in exchange for a night in the presence of Madonna.It caused 2 days of silent treatment in my home wh
Windburned and Wild: Hair & Makeup as Storytelling in Wuthering Heights with Siân Miller
Windburned and Wild: Hair & Makeup as Storytelling in Wuthering Heights with Siân Miller Feb 25, 2026 30:05 I love any opportunity I can get to speak with Siân Miller, and what luck it was to have her on for "Wuthering Heights" to discuss all things wild... and contained. Braids for days, vacuum masks, intricate hairstyles only to never have film coverage, and yes... sigh... windburned cheeks. I have known Siân since she worked on Cyrano- a beautiful treasure of a film that many people might not know ab
Supremely Styled: Miyako Bellizzi’s Oscar Nominated Costume Design
Supremely Styled: Miyako Bellizzi’s Oscar Nominated Costume Design Feb 18, 2026 25:54 To be fair, my interview with Miyako was before Marty came to our screens…. you’ve seen in previous posts my excuse for the dog eating my homework; I’ve been producing a film in Philadelphia and the timing is less than stellar. I was also waiting to speak to Mike Fontaine and Kyra Panchenko about their makeup work on Marty which has since been recognized by BAFTA, but Kyra is insanely busy and ou
Built for the Academy: Mike Fontaine's Oscar-Nominated Prosthetics of Sinners
Built for the Academy: Mike Fontaine's Oscar-Nominated Prosthetics of Sinners Feb 15, 2026 32:26 Currently, Mike Fontaine is Oscar Nominated for his work in SINNERS, and his work in Marty Supreme is BAFTA Nominated. I loved hearing Mike talking about knowing what he wanted before he hit double digits and how he became a protégé of Dick Smith—the legendary makeup artist behind The Exorcist and The Godfather—who mentored him into adulthood. Mike shares his experiences collaborating with direct
The Art of the Glow: Unveiling Circa 1970's Face Oil Magic
The Art of the Glow: Unveiling Circa 1970's Face Oil Magic Feb 2, 2026 29:11 In this episode of Look Behind the Look, host Tiffany Bartok welcomes the dynamic duo Barbara Guillaume & Amy Komorowski , renowned groomers who have worked with Hollywood's elite, including Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver and Leo DiCaprio. Together, they unveil the secrets behind their innovative product, Circa 1970 face oil, a, gender-neutral skincare product, formulated with bakuchiol to serve as a
Architects of Absurdity: Navigating Gilliam's Beautiful Nightmares
Architects of Absurdity: Navigating Gilliam's Beautiful Nightmares Jan 14, 2026 14:31 In this holiday edition of Look Behind the Look, we unwrap the layers of Terry Gilliam's 1985 film Brazil, a retro futurist fever dream that cleverly disguises its incisive critique of bureaucracy and authoritarianism as a Christmas movie. Join us as we explore the film's rich aesthetics, from its elaborate production design to the campy hair and makeup, revealing how these visuals reflect the emo
From Green to Glam: The Makeup Journey of Wicked For Good with Frances Hannon
From Green to Glam: The Makeup Journey of Wicked For Good with Frances Hannon Dec 18, 2025 35:35 I finally had the chance to have Frances Hannon on the show and yes, you have heard from her by now, but I know there are some tid-bits you will learn from our talk... perhaps you haven’t learned about John Chu’s bespokeiridescent blue for his horses...? How would you like to get your hands on that creation? And for those of you who aren’t besieged with Wicked in your feed, this may be the first t
Makeup Artist Sharon Tabb's Lowdown on The Lowdown Looks and More
Makeup Artist Sharon Tabb's Lowdown on The Lowdown Looks and More Dec 10, 2025 37:18 In this episode of Look Behind the Look, I chat with makeup designer Sharon Tabb, who shares her creative journey behind the scenes of the hit series “The Lowdown” and the important film “Sarah’s Oil.” Sharon shared with me her origin story and while I always love a “how did you get here” exchange, this one is truly remarkable as serendipity and a leap of faith were powerful players in Sharon’s ar
Prosthetics Master Mike Hill on the Glamorous Gore In Frankenstein
Prosthetics Master Mike Hill on the Glamorous Gore In Frankenstein Dec 9, 2025 33:28 We’ve all seen Frankenstein by now and those who have seen it in the theater (hi!) have no doubt shamed those who watched on Netflix, but we can all agree that the film is GORGEOUS and we no doubt found ourselves confusingly (or maybe not so confusingly) attracted to The Creature. In this episode, Prosthetic Designer Mike Hill talks in delightful detail about every detail of the creation and evol
No, I Did NOT Forget To Interview the Hair and Makeup Team Responsible for Aunt Gladys in Weapons
No, I Did NOT Forget To Interview the Hair and Makeup Team Responsible for Aunt Gladys in Weapons Nov 23, 2025 32:34 Go behind the scenes of Weapons as Look Behind The Look with Melizah Wheat, Leo Satkovich and Jason Collins. They reveal how the hair, makeup, and SFX team created the unforgettable Aunt Gladys. From the offset wig to the prosthetics and makeup that shaped her entire character arc, this episode breaks down every creative choice that brought her to life. 0:00 Intro 5:08 Meeting Aunt Gladys 7:12 Wig
Oscar Winning Hair Designer Mia Neal On The Challenges and Triumphs of Smashing Machine
Oscar Winning Hair Designer Mia Neal On The Challenges and Triumphs of Smashing Machine Nov 12, 2025 1:04:26 #MiaNeal #TheSmashingMachine #BehindTheScenesGet ready for one of my most favorite episodes ever.Firstly, WHY HAVEN’T YOU SEEN THE SMASHING MACHINE? I saw this film on opening weekend as a #BennySafdi die hard, and was lucky enough to get to pick Oscar Winner, Mia Neal’s beautiful brain about the work she did in the Hair Department for it right after. Let me just tell you, I had NO IDEA what she

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