Us Weekly: ‘Black Panther’ Hairstylist Camille Friend Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Beauty Secrets
- Camille Friend
- Jun 6
- 1 min read
Published: February 21, 2018
Author: Meg Storm
Summary: In this exclusive Us Weekly interview, Camille Friend, the Head Hairstylist for Black Panther, reveals how she crafted the film’s iconic hairstyles by blending traditional African influences, the natural hair movement, and futuristic sci-fi aesthetics. She discusses the creative freedom she had in designing unique looks for each character, including Angela Bassett’s custom silver dreadlocks and Lupita Nyong’o’s signature “Wakanda Knots.” Camille emphasizes the importance of showcasing natural Black hair texture as a character in its own right, and shares her favorite products used on set to maintain authentic, moisturized styles. Her work on Black Panther represents a cultural milestone in portraying Black beauty on the big screen.
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