I think themadhippy was suggesting that red heads & blonds would be a little more flexible.

The barndoors fitted to the lamp head make the light a little more controlable. It's also easier to attach gel or spun for interesting lighting effects or just to soften the light so your subject feels less like they're being interrogated :lol:

Pro lighting kits can be hired for £30-£40 per day and often come complete with carrybox, stands, cables, safety chains, spare lamps and a safety certificate.

The alternative is a couple of work lights and a couple of lighting dimmers. The max power rating of these dimmers is around 400W so pick your lights carefully. You'll need some supports too. This is the most expensive part - Maplin T-Bar stands are £30 a piece, though if you Google a bit you might find something cheaper. Oh, you'll need to remember that the work lights will change colour temperature quite a bit as they are dimmed.

Good luck