Hair, makeup & wigs for screen and stage.
Montréal-based, bilingual artist with 10+ years designing continuity-proof looks for film/TV, theatre, opera, dance, and high-end beauty campaigns.
- Continuity & fast resets
- Wigs & period hair
- Script breakdown
- Smart solutions under pressure
What I do
Hair & makeup design that keeps performers camera-ready, stage-proof, and confident - no matter the schedule, weather, or movement demands.
Film & TV
Character looks that hold under changing setups, weather, and schedule pressure.
Theatre / Opera / Dance
Stage-durable makeup, fast wig changes, and period silhouettes for large ensembles and principal casts. Looks are engineered to read beautifully from the front row to the balcony.
Commercial / Beauty
Editorial-level beauty for campaigns, brand films, and promos.
Specialties
- Custom wig ventilation, repairs, and natural hairline finishing
- Period hairstyling that respects era-specific silhouettes and materials
- Sweat- and tear-resistant complexions for athletic or emotional scenes
About Sarah
Sarah Ladouceur is a Montréal-based makeup artist, hair stylist, and wigmaker. With over a decade in film/TV and live performance, she has collaborated with major Montréal ballet and opera companies as well as narrative features, episodic series, and national campaigns.
A graduate of CMU College of Makeup Art & Design (Toronto), she later trained in London in wig making, strengthening a love for detailed period hairstyling and natural hairline builds. Sarah works fluently in English and French and is passport-ready for productions across Canada and abroad.
Awards & memberships
- Prix Gémeaux - Best Hairstyling (all categories)
- Union-friendly; experienced on both union and non-union sets.
- Featured collaborations with internationally recognised companies including Cirque du Soleil, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, and l'Opéra de Montréal.
Availability
Tell me about your shoot and the looks you need. I'll reply with availability, a kit overview, and a quick estimate tailored to your project.
Helpful details: dates, location, union status, number of cast, wigs/period/SFX notes, links to decks, boards or scripts.
FAQs
- Where are you based?
- Montréal, Canada. Available to travel for prep, scouting, and shoots across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
- Do you work union?
- Yes - comfortable on both union and non-union productions, and able to help productions navigate paperwork requirements when needed.
- Are you available for projects that require travel, both nationally and internationally?
- Yes, absolutely. I have extensive experience working on productions outside of my home base and am available for travel worldwide.
- Can you manage a makeup department and scale up for a large cast if required?
- Yes. I have a strong background in leading teams for large-scale productions, including my work with Cirque du Soleil. I can build and manage a talented team of artists to meet the specific needs of any project, ensuring a consistent and high-quality result.
- My project has very specific needs (e.g., historical accuracy, complex special effects). How do you handle these requirements?
- My work is grounded in thorough research and preparation. With specialised training in special effects from CMU College of Makeup Art & Design (Toronto) and advanced wig-making from London, I am well-equipped to handle complex creative and technical challenges. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and production designers to ensure every detail on screen is precise and authentic.