Gracie Herring

I am a dedicated Hair and Makeup Trainee with four years of experience as a Hairdresser. Inspired by my mother, a hairdresser with over 30 years of experience, I developed a strong foundation in time management, organisation, and communication, essential skills for working in high-pressure environments. I am eager to transition into the theatre industry, where I can apply my skills and further develop my craft.
In addition to my salon experience, I have hands-on experience in local theatre productions, such as The Little Mermaid, where I managed a large cast and executed quick changes. I’ve also worked on student films, where I gained valuable insights into set etiquette and collaborating effectively with various departments.

Work Experience

NOVEMBER 2024 (7 shows)
Wigs and Makeup Assistant | The Little Mermaid
Watersmeet Theatre
Director: Mandy Elliott
Wigs, Hair and Makeup

NOVEMBER 2024 (2 days)
Hair and Makeup Artist | Orpheus & Eurydice
Student Film
DOP: Christopher Hudson
Natral hair and makeup, body art

OCTOBER 2024 (2 days and 1 night)
Hair and Makeup Artist | The Quest Of Time
Student TV Show
Director: Andreea Barbosu
Natural hair and makeup

SEPTEMBER 2024 (7 shows)
Makeup Artist | The Girl On The Train
Pump House Theatre
Director: Andrew Knight
Special effects makeup

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2024 (6 DAYS)
Hair and Makeup Artist | The Globe Theatre Mezzanine
Exhibition Demonstrations
Character Makeup and Hair

JULY 2024 (1 DAY)
Hair and Makeup Artist | El Corazon
Student Film
Director: Oscar Simmons
1950s Hair and Makeup
APRIL 2023 – Current
Hairdresser | UD Salon
Owner: Pamela Palmer
Cutting, Colour, Styling, Tape Extensions

JUNE 2021 – APRIL 2023
Hairdresser Apprentice | UD Salon
Owner: Pamela Palmer
Cleaning, Hair washing and Assisting Stylists

FEBUARY 2021 (6 shows)
Lighting Assistant | Little Shop Of Horrors
Abbots Hill School
Assisting in the lighting department

Education

dvanced certificate in hair and makeup for film, tv and theatre at The Iver Academy
(April 2024 – December 2024)
Precision cutting at Ask Education
(October 2023 2 days)
Basics in barbering at Ask Education
(June 2023 1 day)
Textured hair cutting and styling at Ask Education
(November 2022 1 day)
Level 2 hairdressing diploma at London hairdressing Apprenticeship academy
(July 2021 – February 2023)

Years of Experience

• Make-Up Less than a year
• Hair Dressing 4 years
• SFX Less than a year
• Prosthetics Less than a year
• Colourist 4 years
• Barbering 2 years
• Wig Dressing Less than a year
• Knotting Less than a year
• Airbrushing Less than a year
• Body Art Less than a year
• Other Whilst studying Hairdressing I specialised in textured hair and precision cutting.

Other

• IT Skills I am familiar with Microsoft office, google and MAC software's
• Languages English
• Areas can work in London, Hertfordshire, SE Wales and I'm happy to relocate
• Driver License Full UK Drivers licence
• References Iver Academy Principal Elizabeth Tagg [email protected] Iver Academy Vice Principal Tamsin Barbosa [email protected]

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