Guard Members

Director's Updates

Cadets Hair and Makeup

Cadets can do whatever they choose! I am attaching some hair style ideas for inspiration but they can choose what they want as long as it looks styled, intentional and is clear from their faces!

Makeup is optional and can be decided between grownup and performer. They can do what they want for makeup also as long as its clean and and not messy. Fun colors are ok! No makeup is also ok!

SRA Hair and Makeup

Here is your hair and makeup info! I have included a document outlying your makeup and videos!

SRA Makeup Template

SRA Hair Video

SRA Hair Tips and Tricks

SRA Makeup Video

You will need:

-Small hair ties (the clear ones or similar)

-Hairspray

-Brush and comb

-Eyelash glue

-Makeup brushes

-EYESHADOW PRIMER-VERY IMPORTANT

-Setting Spray

SA Hair and Makeup

Here is your hair and makeup info! I have included several videos and a document outlying your makeup!

SA Makeup Template

SA Makeup Video

SA Hair Video

You will need:

-Hair gel (Got 2b Glued or another brand)

-Hairspray

-Comb and brush

-Hair tie and hair pins/bobby pins

-Hair net (can get from Tara)

-Black eyeliner for winged eyeliner

-Base makeup per your normal routine (foundation, concealer)

-Face primer

-EYESHADOW PRIMER-IMPORTANT

-Setting Spray

-Makeup brushes

-Eyelash glue

SEE VIDEOS BELOW FOR EYELINER AND LIP TUTORIALS

SA Ombre Lips

SA Winged Eyeliner

2025 OFFICIAL CALENDAR

REGISTRATION LINK-2025 WINTER

Absences

ALL TEAMS, please report absences prior to the missed rehearsal.

SA (varsity) team rehearsals are required and missed rehearsals will only be excused in cases of illness/injury, emergencies and mandatory curricular (school) events. Missed rehearsals due to extracurricular activities are not excused.

Rehearsal Etiquette

*Standard rehearsal attire includes:

Color Guard: White top (appropriate logos are ok) and black bottoms (shorts, leggings, or athletic pants).

Winter Guard: Black top (appropriate logos are ok) and black bottoms (shorts, leggings, or athletic pants).

*Comfortable athletic shoes for color guard and bare feet/socks for winter guard.

*Hair pulled back out of your face.

*Bring a water bottle, a snack (optional), all your equipment (definitely not optional) and a great attitude.

*Arrive on time and plan to stay 5-10 minutes after rehearsal ends for announcements and clean up.

*If you are ill or cannot attend rehearsal, please submit an absence form and communicate with your captains.

*All rehearsals are required unless otherwise specified and absences are allowed only on a case by case basis including illness, injury, emergencies, and required school events (like band concerts). You must communicate absences; no-shows are not acceptable. Absences due to extracurricular activities are not excused for SA (Varsity) team members.

*We live in Minnesota and winters are harsh. LVG follows district guidelines on rehearsal cancellations for inclement weather. Cancellations are communicated via email and on the Band App. If in doubt, ask your captains.

*Clean up after yourselves; we ALWAYS leave our space looking better than we found it.

*Lastly, be kind, positive and respectful of your coaches, captains, volunteers, school staff, other teams and yourselves.

Performance Essentials

We are a performance/competition based sport, and performance essentials are needed for shows. Here is a list of recommended essentials performing members need in their kits.

As our guards have grown, it has become imperative that members (or a designated helper) be able to do their own performance hair and make-up. Hair and make-up tutorials will be provided by coaches, captains, and volunteers so that every member is able to be independant with hair/make-up.

Specialty make-up for specific show themes is provided to each member by the program and does NOT need to be purchased.

The following items are each member's responsibilty to purchase for their own personal kits.

Hair Basics

Brush

Rat-tail comb

Hair ties

Bobby pins

Hairspray (extra hold)

Dry Shampoo

Make-up Basics

Foundation

Concelear

Translucent setting powder

Neutral eye shadow palette

Nude pink lip gloss

Blush

Black eyeliner

Black, waterproof mascara

Make-up brushes

Beauty blender

False lashes

False lashes glue

Make-up remover wipes

Q-tips

Setting spray

Clothing Basics

Nude, no-show socks

Nude, no-show undergarments

Black leggings (females)

Black athletic pants (non-females)

Tips & Recommendations

Tips & Hacks

A toothbrush sprayed with hairspray is a great way to tame flyaways.

Spraying the hair with dry shampoo before styling gives it grip and makes it easier to style, especially french braids.

Flip your head upside down to get a super high ponytail; remember a high ponytail is one you can see on your head in the mirror.

Use two hair ties to secure your ponytail to keep it from falling out while performing.

Hair bungee ties are AMAZING and hold a super secure ponytail.

Practice french braids on a barbie or doll while learning.

Spin pins/spiral pins are a great way to secure a tight bun.

A hair net that matches your hair color wrapped around a bun and secured with a bobby pin gives it that perfect, ballet bun look.

Did you know that you can SEW a hair piece or hat into your hair to keep it from falling out while performing?! (NO, you don't poke your scalp with a needle)

Spray your eyeshadow brush with setting spray before apply shadow to make the pigment more vibrant and set the shadow in place.

Mixing setting spray and eyeshadow will turn any powder shadow into a liquid, graphic liner.

Using an eye shadow primer prevents creasing and smearing.

Wet your beauty blender to apply foundation more smoothly and evenly.

Did you know that you do NOT need to contour your cheekbones and nose because they are beautiful just the way they are?!

When learning to apply false lashes, cut them in half and apply to outer corner of the eyes; its way easier and still gives that amazing cat eye look!

Waterproof mascara, waterproof eyeliner and setting spray are a performer's best friend.

Always have make-up wipes and Q-tips on hand in case you mess up (P.S: you are going to mess up)

Let us know your favorite tips and hacks!