Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild


The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild is an American labor union representing make-up artists and hair stylist in feature films, television programs, commercials, live network events and theatrical productions in the United States. The members of the union have been acknowledged by various honorary organizations dedicated to the arts, and have won numerous Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, BAFTAs, Saturn Awards. Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild is Local 706 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

The union organizes annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. In 2016, the awards were divided into 19 different categories. The union also gives Lifetime Achievement Awards to honour the outstanding achievements in the industry, as well as a special Distinguished Artisan Award given to an actor or a filmmaker for their creative contributions.

Award categories