Lisa westcott and julie dartnell win first oscar in new makeup and hairstyling category
Published
25th Feb 2013
by rachael

Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell have been recognised for their skills on the set of Les Misérables by picking up the first Academy Award in the new Makeup and Hairstyling category.
Previously known as the Academy Award for Makeup - with hairdressers falling under the same category as makeup artists - the award had its name changed last year year following a high-profile campaign spearheaded by Angelina Jolie's hairdresser of choice, Ted Gibson.
"It's quite overwhelming," Lisa said in the duo's acceptance speech. "But we can only accept a little bit of this, it's all down to our fantastic team."
Ted and his campaigners are still looking to see hairdressing recognised as a category of its own with the We Need an Oscar for Hair! Facebook page - find out more and show your support at the site.