A few months back, we at Mari the Studio supported famed stylist Ted Gibson on his project to get a category in the Academy Awards for an Oscar for Achievement in Hair (See our blog written to support this!). As we pointed out, the Oscar’s currently have a category for Achievement in Makeup. The guidelines for being a winner in this category are stated as “any change in the appearance of a performer’s face, hair or body created by the application of cosmetics, three-dimensional materials, prosthetic materials or appliances, or wigs or hairpieces, applied directly to the performer’s face or body”. While hair is mentioned in this category, it is not recognized enough amongst previous Oscar winners, as the award is usually given to an artist whose work focused on makeup.
This past weekend, at the Millennium Experience (the un-conference) we met Ted Gibson, and told him we were backing his project to get stylists their much deserved category! He thanked us and told us he appreciated our support. He then said that it’s been a year since he began his crusade and is still working at it. We let him know that we would continue to promote this cause. So help us help Mr. Gibson on this and sign the petition at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/we-need-an-oscar-for-hair/. With our backing, we just may see the first hair designer with an Academy Award!
Cheers!
Mari the Studio
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