Feb 7, 2025 · The "SNL" team makes "lifecasts" of the faces of every cast member and host to help facilitate the creation of prosthetics that can be swiftly applied or taken off during the show.

Jun 3, 2021 · We have to put together a full crew of hairstylists and makeup artists. Jodi has to pull all the wigs. If we need prosthetics, we have to build and put that together. We have rehearsals...

Aug 19, 2025 · With a star-studded cast that included current performers, alumni, and surprise guests, the hair and makeup departments faced one of their most ambitious challenges to date.

The incredible “Saturday Night Live” makeup team transforms cast members into unforgettable characters in minutes by using everything from prosthetics to bald caps.

Each SNL cast member has a "little pit crew" of makeup, hair and wardrobe designers. Hosts are handled — literally — by a slightly bigger crew, since they're in almost every sketch.

Aug 12, 2025 · Prosthetic dog noses, superfluous AI appendages, a mimicry of Donald Trump’s neck, numerous callback characters from “SNL” history and makeup for dozens of anniversary-related …

Aug 13, 2024 · Hair department head Jodi Mancuso and makeup department head Louie Zakarian work in tandem to ensure guests and cast members on the show are prepped and ready to go for the night.

Oct 14, 2024 · In order for the actors to fully transform into 1970s comedy icons, the 'Saturday Night' hair and makeup transformations included 78 wigs.

Jun 3, 2024 · Cast member Heidi Gardner has explained that it was the prosthetic teeth on Mikey Day that made her crack up — and for SNL’s longtime makeup designer Louie Zakarian and hairstylist …

Feb 7, 2025 · Each SNL cast member has a "little pit crew" of makeup, hair and wardrobe designers. Hosts are handled — literally — by a slightly bigger crew, since they're in almost every sketch....