People: 'Black Panther' Hairstylist Camille Friend on the Film’s Empowering Looks

Published: February 20, 2018

Author: Jackie Fields

Summary: In this feature from People, Camille Friend, lead hairstylist on Black Panther, shares her heartfelt perspective on bringing natural Black hair to the forefront in the first mainstream Black superhero film. A third-generation hairstylist, Friend explains her design process—drawing inspiration from traditional and modern African hairstyles as well as contemporary movements like AfroPunk—to create looks that resonate culturally and visually. She emphasizes the message she hoped to deliver: “All black people are beautiful,” and reflects on the handmade artistry behind each custom hair design people.com.

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