90.Hairstylist Cliona Furey on Wigs, Period Hair & Defining Success.

Episode 90: Jaime Leigh returns to the Last Looks Podcast after a break to interview BAFTA- and Oscar-winning hairstylist Cliona Furey. Cliona shares how early experiences on film sets, a start in makeup, interests in prosthetics, and training in wig-making at the opera led her into film hair and eventual department head work. She discusses prioritizing work-life balance as a single mom, choosing projects by director, and the intense prep required for period work. Cliona describes inspiration sources, her definition of success, creative license vs period accuracy, essential tools/products, and advice about patience and professionalism.

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