Heather Headley on Tamron Hall: A Touch of Valentine's Day Magic

Heather Headley on Tamron Hall: A Touch of Valentine's Day Magic

Behind the Scenes with Heather Headley for the Tamron Hall Show - NYC

From Stage to Screen: Glamming Heather Headley for the Tamron Hall Show

There's a certain magic that surrounds Heather Headley. It's not just the Tony and Grammy Awards, though those certainly speak to her immense talent. It's something more, an aura of grace and strength that radiates from within. Watching her on the Tamron Hall Show, one is captivated not just by her performance, but by the sheer force of her presence. She commands the stage, not with bombast, but with a quiet power that draws you in. She’s an artist in the truest sense of the word, a master of her craft.

As a Makeup Artist in NYC, my role in her Tamron Hall appearance and performance for Netflix Steel Magnolias - Season 4 was to create a visual counterpoint to her artistry. It's not about transforming someone into something they're not, but rather about revealing their essence, enhancing the beauty that already exists. With Heather, the inspiration was clear: luminosity. We aimed for a look that would capture the inner light that shines so brightly. A subtle play of light and shadow around the eyes, a hint of color on the cheeks, and a lip that spoke of confidence and poise. It was a collaborative process, a conversation between artist and subject, where the goal was to create a harmonious whole.

Check out the full video from our visit below and behind the scenes video from our day at the Tamron Hall show on instagram here!


xx Remi O