Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Lights, camera, equity! SAG-AFTRA proudly presents the first episode of Take 5, a brand-new video series designed to empower and inform performers. Kicking things off is an essential conversation on Hair & Makeup Equity, hosted by DFW Local President Nikki Dixon with guests SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Linda Powell and L.A. Local Women’s Committee Co-Vice Chair Tiffany Yvonne Cox.
From recent contract wins to must-know resources for performers with textured hair, this episode breaks down some of the groundbreaking progress SAG-AFTRA has made. Whether you're on set or prepping for your next audition, your beauty deserves fairness.
Watch now and Take 5 for equity!
0:00 – Introduction: Why Hair & Makeup Equity Matters
0:06 – Meet Nikki Dixon, Linda Powell & Tiffany Yvonne Cox
0:11 – Long-Overdue Protections for Performers of Color
0:23 – New Contract Rules for Hair & Makeup in TV/Theatrical/Streaming
0:34 – Common Problems: Textured Hair, Foundation Matching & Skill Gaps
0:53 – Why These Issues Have Persisted for Decades
1:07 – Performer Experiences: Mismatched Makeup & Improper Hair Care
1:21 – How the New Contract Makes It Right
1:42 – The Initial Hair & Makeup Consultation: What It Is & Why It Matters
1:51 – Consultations Apply to All Principal Performers
2:00 – What to Ask Before You Arrive on Set
2:14 – Ensuring Stylists Are Qualified & Have the Correct Products
2:29 – When to Contact SAG-AFTRA’s Equity & Inclusion Department
2:58 – Expanding the Pool of Qualified Stylists (SAG-AFTRA + IATSE Efforts)
3:11 – Creating a Long-Term Cultural Shift on Sets
3:24 – The Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Hair & Makeup Trailer
3:40 – Why Hair Needs Differ Between Performers
4:00 – When Productions Must Pay for Outside Stylists or Barbers
4:13 – Receipts, Reimbursement & Documentation Requirements
4:28 – What To Do When a Stylist Is Not Meeting Your Needs
4:40 – Advocating With the Key Hair/Makeup, A.D.s & Union Staff
4:55 – How SAG-AFTRA Enforces Hair & Makeup Contract Violations
5:30 – Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More (sagaftra.org)
Any information provided in this video is provided for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of legal and/or financial counsel. You should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided in this video. SAG-AFTRA, its affiliates and contributors, shall not be responsible for any errors, omissions or damages arising from anyone’s use of the information described and/or contained herein.
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Lights, camera, equity! SAG-AFTRA proudly presents the first episode of Take 5, a brand-new video series designed to empower and inform performers. Kicking things off is an essential conversation on Hair & Makeup Equity, hosted by DFW Local President Nikki Dixon with guests SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Linda Powell and L.A. Local Women’s Committee Co-Vice Chair Tiffany Yvonne Cox.
From recent contract wins to must-know resources for performers with textured hair, this episode breaks down some of the groundbreaking progress SAG-AFTRA has made. Whether you're on set or prepping for your next audition, your beauty deserves fairness.
Watch now and Take 5 for equity!
0:00 – Introduction: Why Hair & Makeup Equity Matters
0:06 – Meet Nikki Dixon, Linda Powell & Tiffany Yvonne Cox
0:11 – Long-Overdue Protections for Performers of Color
0:23 – New Contract Rules for Hair & Makeup in TV/Theatrical/Streaming
0:34 – Common Problems: Textured Hair, Foundation Matching & Skill Gaps
0:53 – Why These Issues Have Persisted for Decades
1:07 – Performer Experiences: Mismatched Makeup & Improper Hair Care
1:21 – How the New Contract Makes It Right
1:42 – The Initial Hair & Makeup Consultation: What It Is & Why It Matters
1:51 – Consultations Apply to All Principal Performers
2:00 – What to Ask Before You Arrive on Set
2:14 – Ensuring Stylists Are Qualified & Have the Correct Products
2:29 – When to Contact SAG-AFTRA’s Equity & Inclusion Department
2:58 – Expanding the Pool of Qualified Stylists (SAG-AFTRA + IATSE Efforts)
3:11 – Creating a Long-Term Cultural Shift on Sets
3:24 – The Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Hair & Makeup Trailer
3:40 – Why Hair Needs Differ Between Performers
4:00 – When Productions Must Pay for Outside Stylists or Barbers
4:13 – Receipts, Reimbursement & Documentation Requirements
4:28 – What To Do When a Stylist Is Not Meeting Your Needs
4:40 – Advocating With the Key Hair/Makeup, A.D.s & Union Staff
4:55 – How SAG-AFTRA Enforces Hair & Makeup Contract Violations
5:30 – Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More (sagaftra.org)
Any information provided in this video is provided for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of legal and/or financial counsel. You should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided in this video. SAG-AFTRA, its affiliates and contributors, shall not be responsible for any errors, omissions or damages arising from anyone’s use of the information described and/or contained herein.
Subscribe: bit.ly/subSAGAFTRA | Make sure to enable ALL push notifications!
Watch our NEWEST videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vEfc49ZyaCFx0MPpBfI2p358aDL6g6N&playnext=1&index=2
Follow SAG-AFTRA:
Website: sagaftra.org/home
Facebook: facebook.com/sagaftra
Instagram: instagram.com/sagaftra
Twitter: twitter.com/sagaftra
Watch more SAG-AFTRA:
Actor to Actor Interviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vEfc49ZyaCH2A9ciqhchJRvXgFbhT0R&playnext=1
Events: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vEfc49ZyaCY7OnjbhQXFMZespg2gUYd&playnext=1
Industry Panel Discussions: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vEfc49ZyaDDRF2OQQJWAYmB47v0j_06&playnext=1
Latest Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vEfc49ZyaCFx0MPpBfI2p358aDL6g6N&playnext=1
Popular Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vEfc49ZyaDXBxaZ40JAOrS4hyf97nUy&playnext=1
About SAG-AFTRA:
Welcome to the official SAG-AFTRA YouTube channel. On this channel, you’ll find a variety of informational, entertaining, and educational content, including interviews, industry panel discussions, celebrity events, actor to actor interviews, SAG Awards red carpet footage, award show bts, and more. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond.
#SAGAFTRA
