HIL COOK MAKEUP, HAIR and PROSTHETIC ARTIST
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Lovely note from Laura Wilkonson (BRIDE)
Wanted to contact you to say that Angela could not have been more special for our day. It felt like an old friend/counsellor/make-up artist/hair stylist all wrapped up!! She honestly did make all of the difference to making the day extra special for me personally.
Our gorgeous bride Anna Beetham
Anna Beetham and her bridesmaids were an amazing sight, they looked as if they had just stepped off the set of King Kong. No attention to detail had been spared with fitting Hollywood glamour hair and makeup, vintage cars and a gorgeous barn done up to the nines in the same era.
Cocktails, ostrich feathers, velvet chases, right down to an amazing dress up box for guests filled with faux furs and gloves ready to have an old style photo taken of themselves.
The Girls got ready at Anna's family home in Gladstone (wairarapa) with a lovely ceremony in the quaint Gladstone church and then back to the 30s styled barn to kick up there heels for a fab evening to follow. Thanks for a great days girls.
The Hil Cook Team x
Playing with ingredients from the kitchen cupboard
HALLOWEEN !There are all sorts of amazing things in Kitchen
cupboard that can be used to make meaty wounds to blow the trick or treaters away. This little number is made out of Gelatine and Glycerine and even the blood is edible!! A mixture of Golden Syrup and Mollasses with a good dollop of food colouring. With all this in mind, who needs to hire fancy dress for Halloween!!Hil x
Get Funked Awards in Wellington with section Zero
Well Its been a while and Hell its been busy!!! Have not had time to sit down and blog and to be honest, I still dont, hence Why I am leaving you with a few pics of the Hil Cook team working and partying at the Get Funked awards.... Until the next time.
Hil x
THE HARDEST JOB OF MY LIFE!
The past few days I have been doing the special FX on a Documentary that has left me feeling raw and needing to see a shrink! I have never in all my years in the film industry , come across a shoot quite like it. Withdrawn, anxious and emotionally drained after our first shooting day, I got in my car and drove around the bay in tears. I had just witnessed through our directors eyes the last few days of 3 year old Nia Glassie's tortured wee life. All I can say is thank God that little girl is now free.
This documentary is incredibly special. There are no trained actors, these are real people with real life experiences and know first hand what it is like to be a battered child, or a person whom has been given away by the only mum or dad they have known. These real life actors want to show New Zealanders just what happened to Nia Glassie and all the other abused children in our country, and that its NOT OK! you cant just look the other way.
It has certainly been a biggy for me and I am glad I could be a part of this even though its been one of the hardest jobs of my life.
Keep your eyes open for the documentary of little Nia Glassie, she deserves to have her story heard.
Hil x
Hil Cook makeup workshop with the Section Zero models
Yet another successful makeup workshop, with Section Zero models this time.
We taught 20 girls the tricks of the trade so they would be prepared when seeing potential clients. All seemed to really enjoy them selves and got right in on the action.
At the end of our workshop they went on to have Colin from 'NZ TOP MODEL' to teach the girls how to walk the cat walk and pose. Then the utterly talented stylist Samatha Hannah, helped the girls with styling and how to dress for their body types.
All in all it was an awsome day and to top the evening off, it ended with a smoldering wee shin dig in dimly lit bar just off Courtney place. NICE!
Hil x
A GREAT TIP FOR STAINED NAILS & NEAT FEET
Have you ever noticed that your nails get stained after wearing dark polish or wearing polish for too long? I know I have and with summer only just around the corner, toes will be on show!!!
This thought was brought to my attention this evening after removing my 'winter' toe nail polish (scared to let you know just how many weeks its been hanging in there for ahhhhhhh) I felt it was high time I got 'Neat Feet'.
If your nails are stained from dark polish, stick your fingers or toes into lemon halves for five minutes - it’s an instant brightener. It really works!!!
Hil x
**ALYSSA'S BIG TRIAL DAY**
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Alyssa has to be the most organised bride we have ever had horaaaaaaayy!!!! She came armed with sheets of pictures, photographs, ideas, fabric swatches, and drawings of EVERTHING, we LOVED her!!!!. Her bridesmaids joked that they offered hair samples even, which I think she nearly would of taken them up on!!
Anyway it was great having so much intricate detail to work with that it felt like I could almost see inside this beautiful brides head and completely recreate what she was seeing.
Alyssa was certainly not your ordinary bride in white. She had very individual ideas for her up coming wedding which was a joy to follow along with.
She decided on a Grecian theme with beautiful draped flowing dresses for all, and hair that would be individually tailored with Grecian in mind, but in keeping with each bridesmaids taste and face shape.
We tried out plenty of different styles as you can see above, but decided on a intricate woven ( and braided) hairstyle. Alyssa has reasonably fine hair so we needed it to look as thick as possible, and by loosening her inside out plait, managed to achieve this quite nicely. By adding one of my hair pieces to the back gave her the bulk she was after and whalah! we had the birth of her hair style .
Alyssa wanted to really play up her eyes and use some dark liner, in fact we decided for the day to go even darker and smoldery for her wedding and make the twists in the back of her hair even tighter and more braided.
Watch this space to see her actual wedding day come together, she will look AMAZING!!!!
Another Workshop Fan from SZ models
Hi Hil and Ange!!
I wanted to thank you again for friday. I learnt so much from you two.
From knowing next to nothing about applying makeup, I now feel well educated.
Not only that, you boosted my confidence and made me feel beautiful!
Whether it be at my first tv commercial, fashion shoot or wedding I'll look forward to seeing you lovely lady's again.
I thought I'd show my appreciation by a quick thankyou email.
Cheers
Kasia
P.s. If you haven't guessed you have left an impression on me! :)
Feed back from our workshop with section zero models
"Hi Hil, only had a quick chance to say thanks and good bye to you as you were leaving, so just wanted to again say a HUGE thanks for your work at the SZ Workshop last week. I learnt some great tips and have started incorporated these into my makeup routine, and it definitely makes a huge difference. Please pass on my thanks to Ange as well for looking after me and helping me out with colours! It was a pleasure to work with you and hopefully we can work together again soon :) xx"
Thanks for your email Tara!!!
Hil X
CHECK US OUT IN ONE OF OUR WORKSHOPS FOR SECTION ZERO MODELING AGENCY
We had an amazing day Friday teaching the 'section Zero models' one of our makeup workshops.
Click on the title and check us out !!
Hil X
THAT PERFECT EVENING LOOK - WORKSHOP
"THAT PERFECT EVENING LOOK"Have you every wondered how to make your eye's "pop" for that special event?Have you ever wondered how to keep your make up looking fresh all night?WELL.........WE HAVE THE WORKSHOP YOU NEED!With over 20 years of experience in hair and make up for film, television, editorial, weddings and more HIl Cook is bringing her wealth of experience to you!On the evening of August 13th at the NZ Radio School in Cuba Street, Hil is running a workshop on
"THAT PERFECT EVENING LOOK"
The course will involve working on others, watching demos and working on yourself!!All of our workshops are sponsored by Bobbi Brown and Dermalogica!! YAH! This means you get to play with beautiful product!!THE EVENING PROMISES TO BE A GOOD LAUGH AND OF COURSE EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE!The cost is $80 per person which you can either pay by direct banking prior to the night or cash on the night! The evening runs for 3 - 3 1/2 hours.TO BOOK EMAIL ANGELAanglea@hilcook.co.nz or ph 02885001365BOOK IN FAST AS PLACES ARE LIMITED!! BYO if desired!
BlOOD & GORE FOR UP COMING DOCO
FUN FUN FUN!
I spent the weekend freezing my butt off in an old abandoned house in Silverstream for the love of my craft!!!
We were filming a doco that I cant really go into detail about yet until released, but trust me it will definitely be one for the boys!! Lots of guns, special FX and blood. Good old kiwiana at its best.
Thought I would chuck in a few piccies of my latest wounds. I sculpt these wounds up, make moulds, fill the moulds with a Gelatin recipe , apply to the skin , then airbrush. Last but not least, the blood! YUM, Minced hands.
Just a change from beautiful brides.
Hil X
CONCEALING TIRED EYES.
TIPS TO GIVE YOU THE 'BRIGHT EYED BUSHY TAILED' LOOK, EVEN ON A FEW HOURS SLEEP!!!
How many of you have woken after broken nights sleep, a small person creeping into you bed, a night out on the town or perhaps just a hard week. You looked in the mirror and the person looking back is just plain tired looking ahhhhhhhh! ( thats me at the best of times )
Yes it happens to the best of us but rest assured ladies, we have some valuable tips to make your skin and peepers look heavenly and alive.
I am going to tell you about our fabulous way to conceal your eyes and brighten them.
look directly in the mirror at yourself but move your head slightly downwards, this means you will be looking upwards with your eyes into your reflection. This is the best way to see the exact shadows that needs to be concealed. You only want to conceal the DARKNESS -NOTHING ELSE. If any other part of the eye is concealed it will start to look cakey as Skin under the eye is much thinner than the rest of our skin, thus, having the reverse effect of what we are trying to achieve ,'the youthful bright eyed bushy tailed look'!!!! So I do stress that concealing only happens on darkness.
Alway use a shade lighter ( 1-2 tones lighter) than your skin tone to brighten the darkness. For those of you that really suffer from the extreme dark tones under your eyes, look for a corrector concealer with an orangey /gold base to it... Bobbie Brown does fantastic bisque and peach tones which work fantastically to counteract this problem. In fact only a few weeks ago my gorgeous Indian bride had just that problem and we evened her skin tone out beautifully with Bobbie Browns Dark peach.
The way I like to apply concealer is with a small synthetic concealer brush, only dabbing onto the darkness seen. I always let it rest on the skin for about 20-30 seconds , then press it into the skin using the pad of your ring finger until it is completely worked into the skin. Press a small amount of loose powder only on the concealed area as this will set the concealer and stop it from disappearing half way through the day.
Another little tip to brighten those peepers even more... load up a small eyeliner brush with a shimmering neutral shade of eye shadow ( cream shades always work great) , apply to the inner corner of your eye from the top to bottom where lashes don't grow. Watch your eyes sparkle and shine. This has been one of our workshops best tips for everyone from their feedback forms.
Add a touch of mascara and your eyes will look fantastic even after only the smallest amount of sleep.
As for giving dry skin a boost over the winter period, NZ made 'Trilogy Rosehip oil' needs to be in everyones handbag!!! At a mere cost of $23 , the results are outstanding and give you a beautiful glow. I put my gorgeous bride Frances on to it 2 weeks ago at her wedding trial and today , on her wedding day, her skin was truly remarkable with a 100% improvement. She spent the morning telling all her bridesmaids how they must get some & asked me to mention it on our blog. (Happy Wedding day Frances!)
S0 there you have it ladies, No excuses for tired eyes and dull skin. Get cracking, try out these tips and see for yourself!
Hil X
New Sponsor!
We're very excited to be sponsored by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics - their make up range is exquisite and we look forward to working with them to bring you more hot looks, great workshops, and amazing make up products!!!
Please check out their website for more info - and feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions about their range. Bobbi Brown is available exclusively in Wellington through Kirkcaldie and Stains - so head to Kirks on Lambton Quay to check it out for yourself!!!
I STUMBLED ON THIS OLD VIDEO AHHHH
WHAT WAS I THINKING WITH THE HAIR ????? IN MY DEFENCE IT WAS THE 90'S
Click on this title to view Hil working on Hobbit feet for Lord of the Rings.
CHECK IT OUT
HIL X
FANTASTIC FEEDBACK FROM OUR WORKSHOP!
A wee "statement"
"My retired mum and me, busy mum of two toddlers, attended Hil & Ang's makeup workshop and loved it! Hil & Ang are obviously incredibly talented and skilled at what they do, yet the evening was relaxed, fun and very informative. The professional advice and tips they gave was so helpful. The experimenting with makeup was fun, scary, and a lot of laughs, but just the best environment to practice and learn in. If you get the opportunity to attend a workshop we would both recommended it 100%, what we learnt was practical and invaluable. Thanks so much Hil & Ang."
I can't speak highly enough of the evening !
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