bio:
Melody White is a versatile Los Angeles based hair and make-up artist whose work can be seen in almost all forms of media. From print, film, video, commercials, fashion, as well as the most creative hair salons in the Los Angeles area.
Melody brings over 15 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, and advanced training in beauty, editorial, historical, and special effects make-up to her body of work.. She has worked with such talents as Will Farrell, Kristen Wigg, Michelle Monaghan, Maragaret Cho, Chris Farley, Julie Delphy, Doug Stanhope, Sarah Ivanhoe, Chris Gore, The Eels, Jeff Ross, Cindy Ambuehl, Lori Petty, Christopher Gorham, Paul Verhoeven, Richie Sambora, Polly Shannon, Dominique Swain, Jessica Lowndes, Aries Spears and Mark Romance.
Her corporate clients include: Lifetime, Dreamworks SKG, E! Entertainmen, Tshe Independent Film Channel, Sizzler, M&M Mars, Carrows, Honey Baked, Panda Express, Captain Morgan's Rum, Mattel, Leg Avenue, Kinder, McKenna Bourbon, Babakule, Nataya Apparel, Apparel News, and Minaware. Melody also owns a studio salon "The New Head Hair Spa" where she does hair and make-up when not on location.
The New Head is located in Culver City, California.
Call 310.902.4823 or email for an appointment.
resume:
Film
Po - Key Hairstylist - John Asher
Tooken - Key Hairstylist - John Asher
Expecting - Key Hairstylist - Jessie McCormack
American Werewolf in Paris - Sculpt FX Assistant - SMG Inc.
Blue Caviar - Hair and Makeup Artist - Mikael Forsberg
Flushed - Hair and Makeup Artist - Carrie Ansell
Television
A Deadly Adoption - Key Hairstylist - Lifetime / Rachel Goldenberg
Dexter Episode #7 Photo Shoot - Hair and Makeup Artist - Showtime / Jamais Vu-photographer
Character Fantasy - Jacqueline:Belly dancer 2010 - On Camera Hair and Makeup Artist - USA, Magical Elves Inc
Badass! - Hair and Makeup Artist - Playboy / Method Films
Starz Inside: Sex in the Cinema - Hair and Makeup Artist - Starz / Jeffrey Schwarz
Good Day L.A."Style File: Babakul winter 09" - Hair Stylist - Babakul / Kym Gold-Lubell
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" - On Camera Hair and Makeup Artist - CMT
"IFC News With Chris Gore" - Hair and Makeup Artist- IFC / Christine Lubrano
"The Michael Jackson Trial" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Fred Mendes / Iqbal Hans
Commercials
Disney Princess Party - Key Hairstylist - Disney / Lunchbox
Kinder - Key Hairstylist - Ferrero / Commonwealth Films
McKenna Burban / David Duchoveny - Hairstylist - Zephyr Films
Honey Baked Ham #21119 - Hair and Makeup Artist - Honey Baked / Henry Bjoin
Kashi "Go Lean" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Kashi/ Henry Bjoin
Panda Express # 02033 - Hair and Makeup Artist - Panda Express / Henry Bjoin
Baby Knows "Talk to me Baby" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Mattel / Stacie Isabella Turk
Fab Life City "Pixel Chix" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Mattel / Stacie Isabella Turk
"Hide and Seek" - Hair Stylist / Body Paint - OMO Detergent / Stacie Isabella Turk
"Gracie Combatives Ju Jitsu" DVD Series - Hair and Makeup Artist - Method Films Inc. / Jason Miller
Coco's "We Got That.." - Hair and Makeup Artist - Coco's / Henry Bjoin
Carrows "We Care.." - Hair and Makeup Artist - Carrows / Henry Bjoin
"Brand New Day" - Hair and Makeup Artist - M&M's / Mar's / Stacie Isabella Turk
Theater
Be Bop A Lula - Hair Stylist / Historic Character Design - Polly Shannon / Rex Weiner
Velvet Hammer Burlesque Show - Hair and Makeup Artist - Michelle Carr
Lucha Va Voom - Hair and Makeup - Artist Rita D'Albert
Best Ever You - Jan 2010 Cover - Hair and Makeup Artist - Photographer Stacie Turk
Beauty Launchpad Magazine "Beach Trends Fall 09" - Editorial Contribution - Beauty Launchpad Magazine
The Knot "Fall / Winter 09" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Featured Wedding
OC Weekly Food Edition 08 - Hair Stylist - Photographer Tim Melideo
OC Weekly Best of 08 - Hair Stylist - Photographer Tim Melideo
Relate Magazine " Prom 08" - Hair Stylist - Photographer Ronald Cruz
Relate Magazine "Spring 08 Makeover" - Haircut, Color and Makeup Makeover - Photographer Lucinda Wedge
Relate Magazine "Back to School 07" - Hair Stylist - Photographer Danny Luna
CYH Magazine "Beauty Tips 08" - Hair Stylist - Photographer Karla Ticas
GU Magazine "Marooned" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Gu / Photographer Allan Amato
Video
Scala & Kolancy Brothers"Everlong" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Mark Woolen
"Belly Dance Super Stars: Tribal Fusions" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Miles A. Copeland
Eels "Movocain for the Sole" - Hair Stylist - Mark Romanek
Red Elvises "I Wanna See You Bellydance" - Hair and Makeup Artist - Philip Sisk
"Take a Bananna for the Ride " an Evening with Jeffery Ross - Hair and Makeup Artist - Walt Disney Inc. / Jeff Ross
Young Dubliners "Blink" - Hair Stylist - Aaron Goffman
Samantha Tobey "Running" - Makeup Artist - Joseph Armario
Performer Skills
Performance Skills: Dancing
Education
Elegance Academy: Makeup Artistry, Los Angeles, 1996
Career College of Cosmetology: License in Cosmetology, California, 1991
Training
Martin Parsons: Los Angeles, Long Hair Design Teqnique, Martin Parsons, 2012
On Set Hair Academy: Los Angeles, CA, Advanced Hair and Wig Styling for Film and Television, Susan Lipson, 2011
Temptu: Los Angeles, Advanced Airbrush Makeup Certification, Laura Reynolds, 2008
M.A.C.: Los Angeles, Basic Air Brush Application, 1999
ARAF: Los Angeles, Historic Middle Eastern Hair and Makeup Styling and Costume, Aisha Ali
California Beauty Group: Los Angeles, Keratin Hair Taming System, Massaomo, 2010
Certified in Process
References
"Available Upon Request"
Employment Details
Work History: Internet, Television, Film, Music Video, Theater, Commercial
Job Categories: Hair and Make-up,
Are you willing to work unpaid?: No
Authorized to Work in United States: Yes
Primary Citizenship: United States
Valid Passport: Yes
Prior Job Title(s): Hair and Makeup Artist, Cosmetologist, Department Head