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Behind the Scenes of Les Misérables at Glasgow's Kings Theatre
Les Misérables is a powerful tale that has captured audiences worldwide with its profound themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption,...
Amber Buchanan
May 61 min read


Behind the Scenes : Makeup, Hair, and Wig Assistant at PMOS Paisley Production of Guys and Dolls
I had the pleasure of assisting with the wigs and makeup for the highly anticipated production of "Guys and Dolls" at the iconic King's...
Amber Buchanan
Mar 271 min read


The Pantheon Club Presents Annie
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage....
Amber Buchanan
Jan 241 min read


The Art of Face Charts
Face charts are like my creative playground, where i can sketch and play with various makeup looks before brings them to life. These...
Amber Buchanan
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Gala Day
I’m extremely proud to be a part of another gala day, a special occasion that brings together our community in celebration and joy. This...
Amber Buchanan
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Facepainting
I will never turn down the chance to pull out my face paints! I fondly remember the times when I would team up with my mum to help at the...
Amber Buchanan
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Embracing The Beauty Of Bridal Makeup
As a hair and makeup artist, there is something truly magical about the world of bridal makeup. It's not just about applying makeup or...
Amber Buchanan
Dec 19, 20241 min read


2023 Hair Styling Portfolio
2023 was the year of growth within hairstyling for me. I practiced and learned so many new techniques which I was able to showcase on so...
Amber Buchanan
May 8, 20241 min read


Life Casting
Lifecasting has quickly become one of my favorite processes, at times it can be difficult as you are fighting against the clock but it is...
Amber Buchanan
May 7, 20241 min read


Final Major Project 2019
Here is a showcase of my HNC Final Major Project. This graded unit was made up of three parts the planning stage, the practical, and the...
Amber Buchanan
May 7, 20241 min read


Breast Cancer x GHD Event
It was my absolute pleasure to organise and hold the GHD x Breast Cancer Now event in House of Frasers, Glasgow 📍 This event was held to...
Amber Buchanan
May 7, 20241 min read


Should You Get Business Cards As A Makeup Artist?
I totally get it, starting a makeup business can be overwhelming, but investing in business cards is a smart move! They're a great way to...
Amber Buchanan
May 6, 20241 min read


Barbicide Certification
I can not express how important having a Barbicide certificate as a makeup artist is because it demonstrates your commitment to...
Amber Buchanan
May 6, 20241 min read


Theatrical Characters
Makeup plays a crucial role in supporting a character in theatre by enhancing the actor's appearance, transforming their physical...
Amber Buchanan
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Final Major Project
To complete my BA Hons course we had to develop a final major project on quite literally anything we wanted, I dreaded this all year as I...
Amber Buchanan
Mar 24, 20242 min read


Postiche Design and Construction
Postiche design was possible my favourite module at university. I spent endless nights researching and developing a solid background for...
Amber Buchanan
Mar 24, 20241 min read
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