CANDY CANE LANE, DAISY JONES, and THE SIX among Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Nominations

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Lead Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Nominations (EXCLUSIVE):

Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” led the 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Award nominations.

The final installment of the “Guardians” franchise used over 22,500 prosthetics, 500 wigs and 130 facial hairpieces, breaking the world record for most prosthetics used in a film. It was nominated in special makeup effects, period and character makeup and period hair styling. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” also landed nods for character hair styling and contemporary makeup.

“Barbie” scored two nominations. Notably, neither that film nor “Guardians” landed on the Oscars makeup and hairstyling shortlist. “Golda,” “Maestro” and “Poor Things” were also in the running for guild nominations.

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In the television category, “Dancing With the Stars” dominated with five nominations. Six makeup artists were nominated in best special makeup effects due to a tie.

As previously announced, Michael Westmore, the award-winning makeup artist behind “Rocky” and “Raging Bull,” will be honored with the Vanguard Award. Kevin Haney (“Driving Miss Daisy”) and Ora T. Green (“Star Trek: Nemesis”) will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Annette Bening is this year’s Distinguished Artisan Award recipient. The actress will be recognized for her body of work and contribution to the craft.

The winners will be announced on Feb. 18.

View the full list of nominations at Variety.