Josh Wörner Creative Hair, Makeup & Wig Designer HMUA · Hairstylist
About Joshua
Joshua Woerner is a Los Angeles–based Creative Hair & Makeup Designer and Hair & Makeup Artist (HMUA) specializing in performing arts, theatre, and visual character design. His work combines concept-driven design with precise technical execution, focusing on the transformation of characters through hair, makeup, and visual detail. Born and raised in Northern Germany, near Hamburg, Joshua developed an early sensitivity for style, form, and aesthetics. As a teenager, he immersed himself in costume and character design, beginning with cosplay and later expanding into performance-based work, including drag art, as well as hair, wig, and makeup design. Joshua built his technical foundation within the German salon and vocational training system, completing a rigorous three-year professional program in hairstyling and color, providing the craftsmanship base that supports his work as a designer and artist.
After relocating to the United States, Joshua earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre Production & Design, where he deepened his expertise in character development and visual storytelling. During theatre and live performance productions, he took an active role in the conceptual development of hair, makeup, and wig designs and regularly supported fellow students backstage with technical expertise, hands-on guidance, and creative problem-solving. In his final semester, Joshua was officially credited for hair and makeup design in the theatre production Godspell 2025, where he worked independently, overseeing the full creative development and execution of hair and makeup design for the production. Today, Joshua works primarily in theatre and live performance settings, bridging creative concept and hands-on execution. He is also licensed as a Cosmetologist in the United States, complementing his artistic work with professional versatility. Joshua approaches hair and makeup not as surface aesthetics, but as dramaturgical tools that support character, emotion, and narrative presence on stage.
Mission & Accomplishments
Joshua transforms beauty, fashion, theatre and musical productions through expert hairstyling, makeup, and design, crafting powerful visual stories with precision and artistry.
He had been working as a hair designer & stylist at the Luxury Salon Mather Hair Design & Cosmetic Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Josh recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA, crafting creative hairstyles at The Establishment Salon & SouthPaw Salon, enjoying to engage in various other activities in arts and design like:
- Creation and crafting of costumes and props
- Wig crafting & makeup design
- Fashion & Performing Arts
His journey has been filled with learning experiences and milestones:
- A 3 years apprenticeship/industrial training in hairstyling and coloring at Thomas Ernst Hairlounge and Nicolaisen Intercoiffure Hamburg, Germany
- Hairdesign and styling at Fashion Weeks,e.g., the first premiere Vegas Fashion Week®
- Mentoring other students in improving their makeup style
- Volunteering in community outreach programs
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