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American Horror Story: CULT BEE HIVE

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Advanced
Length
8:05
Views
1,234,811
Published
Sep 2017

What this video covers

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) recreates the iconic beehive-head look from American Horror Story: Cult using a combination of a plastic bald cap, sculpted clay, gelatin prosthetics, and professional body-paint products. The tutorial walks through constructing and adhering a textured hive structure to the head, then painting and coloring it for a convincing on-skin illusion. Finishing touches include coordinating eye and lip makeup to complete the AHS-inspired character look. The result is a striking, high-difficulty Halloween or cosplay transformation.

Key takeaways

  • A plastic bald cap and Pros-Aid adhesive form the foundation for attaching the sculpted beehive structure
  • Mehron Gelatin (skin safe) is used for prosthetic elements, while the clay gloss coating is flagged as not skin safe
  • Skin Illustrator palette provides professional-level coloring and blending for the prosthetic pieces
  • Coordinated eye makeup using Urban Decay palettes ties the overall AHS Cult character look together
  • This is a multi-material, multi-step build best suited for experienced makeup artists

Who this is for

Experienced special effects and costume makeup artists looking to recreate a recognizable American Horror Story character with professional-grade prosthetic techniques.

Materials mentioned

  • Crayola Modeling Clay (white)
  • bald cap (plastic)
  • Pros-Aid
  • Skin Illustrator Palette
  • modeling clay clear gloss
  • Mehron Gelatin
  • yellow and brown eyeshadows
  • Tarte Lip Paint
  • Benefit Strawberry Red Lip Gloss
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
  • Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette

⚠ Safety notes

Modeling clay clear gloss is noted as not skin safe — keep away from contact with skin. Pros-Aid is a strong adhesive; follow manufacturer guidelines for application and removal. Gelatin prosthetics are noted as skin safe.

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