Putting on your face, or applying makeup, is an activity most women and some men do daily. Curator, Jan Loverin, explores a brief history of this ritual and its meanings – from protecting our eyes from sun glare, to understanding the significance of “lip candy,” to disparate challenges due to skin color – makeup is an integral part of culture and society. This, along with developments in the hair care industry, generates an engaging lecture that provides background, understanding, and insight into the importance of appearance.

Loverin has been the curator of clothing and textiles at the Nevada State Museum since 1991. Her undergraduate degree is in biology from Whittier College, and her master’s is from UNR in home economics and museum studies.