Tonya Cryer
- Make-Up Department
Master Cosmetologist / Journeyman hairstylist for I.A.T.S.E Local Unions 706 and local 798. Ms Cryer has perfected the art of hairstyling and hair care over 25 years. She is a business woman previously owning several successful salons and being a licensed cosmetology instructor over 20 years. Ms Tonya has mentored many of her peers in the motion picture industry and coiffed the likes of many talented artists employed by major networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, TNT, BET, TVONE, DISNEY, CW, LOGO, OWN networks. Cryer has the ability to run an impeccable hair department while providing outstanding results of professionalism, art and continuity. Previously Cryer ran the hair department for television shows Being Mary Jane S4, "Born Again Virgin", The Banker, Puppy Place & the P Valley pilot. She was key hairstylist for "Blackish", "Scandal", "Ugly Betty" and Disney's "Shake it Up". Ms Tonya's passion allows her to create beautiful, glamorous, period, futuristic and other desired looks for productions. She is passionate about teaching, sharing, and uplifting others. For many years Cryer and a team of professionals have given back to the community providing free haircuts for back to school and donating time and services to the homeless and battered women's shelters throughout the community. Ms Tonya has a genuine giving spirit with an open heart. She is a great teacher who is extremely knowledgeable, talented and ready to pour into anyone who desires to learn.