Climax
You put significant initial thought into the hair
your character would wear. Tell us about that.
Like I said before, my character is a Smooth Operator. Be-
cause of this, I didn’t want her to have one look; I wanted
her to be versatile. So, I knew I wanted two looks for her
because there is going to be a time where she is going to
change her hair. I haven’t fully decided, though, if I am
sticking to one or using both. You’ll just have to watch and
see!
When picking out this wig, what was important
to you as an actress?
I always say it’s about getting that je ne sais quois look. I
want something that is going to showcase my beauty, not
that I take it to my head. I just want to make sure it is the
special and the right look for me.
Why did you decide to purchase the wigs for
your shoot instead of using your natural hair?
I like to incorporate different styles with my character, and
I’m always looking for more versatility. With the summer
approaching, I need something that will maintain its style
and essentially embody my character. With a wig, it’s eas-
ier to do this and also keep my hair healthy from too much
heat. Also, sometimes I don’t feel like doing my hair! All
I need to do is put that wig on, do a little touch up and I’m
ready to start my scene!
What’s one thing that helped you decided
which wigs to choose?
Well, there were two things. First, I like to snap pictures
of myself wearing the wigs. I like to know what I look
like not only in the mirror, but I like to know what I look
like in camera. Also, you gotta get that second opinion.
I sent the pictures to my sisters and they definitely had
some opinions! But, it helped me narrow my decision
down and ultimately choose the right looks for me. Don’t
get me wrong. There are times where I surprise my sisters
with a new look, but it’s always good to have another
person agree with the decision you’re making.
How do you maintain your wigs in between
scenes switching back and forth?
One of the things that’s important in film is continuity.
The hair has to look the same all throughout each scene,
not losing any curls or shine. One way I make sure it
keeps its shape is by putting the wig on a wig head.
That’s basic maintenance with anyone buying a wig for
a film or not. Another great thing about my wig is the
use of a curling iron. My hair is always being touched up
during pauses and to be able to use heat on a synthetic
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