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Oscar-winning makeup artist Greg Cannom and four-time Emmy-winning hairstylist Mary Guerrero received Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Oldman was the evening's Distinguished Artisan Award honoree.

The Novo Theatre
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Ardell Beauty was a Ruby Sponsor of the 2018 Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards held at The Novo Theatre at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles on February 24, 2018.
Oscar-winning makeup artist Greg Cannom and four-time Emmy-winning hairstylist Mary Guerrero received Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Oldman was the evening's Distinguished Artisan Award honoree.
Hosted by TV personality, actor and singer FRANKIE J. GRANDE, the MUAHS Awards “Live From the Red Carpet” was co-produced by IngleDodd Media , Honeysweet Creative and American Cinematheque.
Oscar-nominee GARY OLDMAN (Darkest Hour) received the Distinguished Artisan Award, presented by actor MALCOLM MCDOWELL (Clockwork Orange). Oscar-winning Make-Up Artist GREG CANNOM (Titanic, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Oscar-winning Make-Up artist RICK BAKER. Eight Primetime Emmy-winning Hair Stylist MARY GUERRERO (Dancing With the Stars, Hot In Cleveland) received a Lifetime Achievement Award from DWTS dance champion VAL CHERKOVSKIY. Guerrero’s longtime client BETTY WHITE could not attend the show, but prepared a video tribute in honor of the hair stylist.
The night opened with a solo performance by FRANKIE GRANDE, accompanied by pianist JEREMY WEINGLASS. Another highlight of the evening was the moving In Memoriam, performed by long time MUAHS member and nominee ANGIE WELLS.
WINNERS FOR FEATURE LENGTH MOTION PICTURE (FEATURE FILMS)
BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP
PITCH PERFECT 3
Melanie Hughes-Weaver, Judy Yonemoto, Erica Kyker
BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY-VOL. 2
Camille Friend, Louisa Anthony, Jules Holdren
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP
DARKEST HOUR
Ivana Primorac, Flora Moody
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING
I, TONYA
Adruitha Lee, Mary Everett
BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
DARKEST HOUR
Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski, Lucy Sibbick
WINNERS FOR TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES:
BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Zena Shteysel Green, Angela Moos, Sarah Woolf
BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Mary Guerrero, Kimi Messina, Gail Ryan
BEST PERIOD / CHARACTER MAKE-UP
GAME OF THRONES
Jane Walker, Nicola Mathews
BEST PERIOD / CHARACTER HAIR STYLING
THE CROWN
Ivana Primorac
BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
GAME OF THRONES
Barrie Gower, Sarah Gower
WINNERS FOR TELEVISION MINI SERIES / MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION
BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP
BIG LITTLE LIES
Steve Artmont, Nicole Artmont
BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING
BIG LITTLE LIES
Michelle Ceglia, Frances Mathias, Lona Vigi
BEST PERIOD / CHARACTER MAKE-UP
FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Robin Beauchesne
BEST PERIOD / CHARACTER HAIR STYLING
FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN
Chris Clark, Ralph Abalos, Wendy Southard
BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Michael Mekash, David Anderson
WINNERS FOR COMMERCIALS AND MUSIC VIDEOS
BEST MAKE-UP
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT – PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Kerry Herta, Jason Collins, Christina Waltz
BEST HAIR STYLING
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT – PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Nicki Alkire, Fernando Navarro, Stephanie Rives
WINNERS FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS (LIVE STAGE)
BEST MAKE-UP
MAMMA MIA
Vanessa Dionne, Christina Tracey, Romaine Markus-Myers
BEST HAIR STYLING
MAMMA MIA
Vanessa Dionne, Cassie Russek, Rheanne Garcia
WINNERS FOR CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMMING
BEST MAKE-UP
HENRY DANGER
Michael Johnston, Patti Brand-Reese, Melanie Mills
BEST HAIR STYLING
HENRY DANGER
Joe Matke, Roma Goddard, Dwayne Ross
WINNERS FOR DAYTIME TELEVISION
BEST MAKE-UP
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Christine Lai Johnson, Chris Escobosa, Jennifer Wittman
BEST HAIR STYLING
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Lisa Long, Danielle Spencer, Danielle Dixon
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylist Guild Awards is proud to be sponsored by DIAMOND LEVEL: M.A.C. Cosmetics; RUBY LEVEL: Ardell Professional, Inspired Beauty Brands Inc.; SAPPHIRE LEVEL: Glamcor, Nigel Beauty Emporium, Schwarzkopf Professional USA ; PREMIER LEVEL: Dermaflage, Focus Features, Netflix, Olivia Garden Inc., RCMA Makeup; PLATINUM LEVEL: Fox Searchlight Pictures, IATSE Local 798 Makeup Artists & Hairstylists; GOLD LEVEL: Showtime Network; SILVER LEVEL: Boxy Girl, Bright Event Rentals, Cine-Makeup Inc., Cinema Makeup School, I.A.T.S.E., Japonesque Beauty, Kryolan Corporation, Make-up Designory, Naimie’s, NYX Professional, Premiere Products Inc., Skindinavia Inc., The Criterion Group, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros Pictures; GIFT BAG SPONSORS include Beauty Blender, Brush Off, Hempz, IT Cosmetics, Jacque Mqido, Kat Von D, Kevyn Aucoin, Moroccan Magic, Schneider Entertainment, Senna Cosmetics Inc, Z Palette; MEDIA SPONSORS include The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, SHOOT, Los Angeles Confidential Magazine and American Cinematheque; IN-KIND SPONSORS: The Powder Group, Make-up Light, Hollywood Distillery.

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