Bridgerton is deserving of plenty of praise, the wigs, to me, as a beauty obsessive, were the true standout. I was particularly enamored by those of Queen Charlotte, played by Golda Roushouvel.
Her looks were marked by braids, locs, and afros, all celebrating the hair of Black women while still maintaining the general aesthetic of the hair of the monarch.
Responsible for the many jaw-dropping looks was hair and makeup designer Marc Pilcher, who along with his wonderful team was able to curate a brand new wig for each and every one of the Queen’s looks.
I got to chat with Pilsher about the creation of the pieces of artwork, his inspiration, and how long each masterpiece actually took to master. Why were the wigs, particularly for Queen.
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