Frances Hounsom
Costume & Make-Up
Frances Hounsom is a British makeup and hair designer. She studied fine art at Central Saint Martins before specialising in makeup and hair design at the London College of Fashion. Early in her career, she worked in supporting rolesāassisting more established artists, observing their methods, and gradually building her own opportunities through persistence and networking. Over time, she expanded her skills to include wig-making, prosthetic application, tattoo work, and elaborate hairstyling techniques like braiding, extensions, and facial hair design. Hounsom has contributed to both film and television projects worldwide. Some of credits includeĀ Magic Mikeās Last DanceĀ (2023),Ā The Tattooist of AuschwitzĀ (2024), andĀ Black BagĀ (2025), among others. She is also credited on the Netflix seriesĀ The Letter for the KingĀ (2020), where she was responsible for hair, makeup, and prosthetics design. In 2021, Frances Hounsom won a Daytime Emmy Award forĀ Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama or Daytime Fiction ProgramĀ for her work onĀ The Letter for the KingĀ (2020). She is represented by United Talent Agency (UTA) and is based in the UK and New York.
