Professional hairdressers and makeup artists work in the shadows of celebrities to make them sparkle on sets, red carpets and magazine covers.
But from New York to Los Angeles, the historic strike of American screenwriters and actors is leaving the workers responsible for making up the stars with blank appointment books and empty savings accounts.
So far he told AFP he's been able to cover his rent and health insurance payments, but that "there are very small amounts in my bank account at this point."From costume designers to makeup artists, manicurists to stylists to hairdressers -- the impact of the strikes has rippled across the entire entertainment ecosystem that depends on a packed Hollywood calendar.For Rebecca Restrepo, that's left daily life at a standstill.
"And now with this strike, you know we were all just trying to make day to day and now, it's killing all of us."Most beauty professionals work independently with the help of an agency, which maintains their client list and portfolio along with organizing their schedule. But today, they describe an increasingly competitive field, arduous working conditions and uncertainty about the profession's future.
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