‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Swarm’ and More Series Reflect Black Women’s Journeys Through Hairstyles
variety.comCarolyn Hinds Black women showing confidence through their hair can be seen across the field of television shows this season.
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s motherly role on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” and Cassandra Freeman’s Aunt Viv coming into her own on Peacock’s “Bel-Air” are just two examples of Black hair telling a story and informing audiences about their characters.
And there are more in the mix, as department heads from Netflix’s “Queen Charlotte” and Hulu’s “Unprisoned” will also vie for Emmy consideration. “Abbott Elementary” hair department head Moira Frazier relied on decades of experience and her relationship with the cast to create signature looks for the characters that reflect growth and evolution.
Frazier gave Ralph a short cut with a side swept bang, a look the artisan associates with a woman who’d want her appearance to be as neat and convenient as possible — yet stylish.
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