Marvel: Inside the Intricate Hairstyles of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, From Floating Wigs to Head‑Shaving Rituals
- Camille Friend
- Jun 6
- 1 min read
Published: March 3, 2023
Author: Meagan Damore
Summary: In this Marvel feature, Hair Department Head Camille Friend and Makeup Department Head Joel Harlow take fans behind the scenes of crafting Talokan—the film’s underwater civilization. They explore creative and cultural challenges such as maintaining continuity for submerged characters like Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), engineering practical hairstyles for immersion, and honoring Chadwick Boseman’s legacy—all while ensuring beauty and authenticity on complex underwater shoots.
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