Hollywood Reporter: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Hair and Makeup Designers Detail the Artistry Above and Below the Ocean.

Published: February 28, 2023

Author: Hilton Dresden

Summary: In this Hollywood Reporter feature, Oscar nominees Camille Friend (hair department head) and Joel Harlow (makeup designer) break down the detailed research and innovation behind the look of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. For the new underwater kingdom of Talokan, the team worked closely with Dr. Gerardo Aldana to ensure cultural accuracy, including specific hairstyles based on marital status and age in Mayan culture. Friend recalls director Ryan Coogler frequently consulting with Dr. Aldana during the design process to maintain authenticity.

Creating hairstyles for underwater scenes also required major innovation—Friend and her team discovered traditional gels and sprays failed in water, creating cloudy effects on the camera. Instead, they developed a custom glue-thinned hairspray and secured styles with triple rubber bands to ensure the hair maintained its shape underwater.

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/black-panther-wakanda-forever-hair-makeup-designers-characters-underwater-1235335881/