Quinta Brunson and 'Abbott Elementary' Hair Department Head Discuss Character Consistency Through Hairstyling
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Summary
Quinta Brunson and "Abbott Elementary" hair department head Moira Frazier discuss the importance of maintaining consistent character looks across seasons while using subtle hair changes to show the passage of time. They also touch on Halloween-themed hairstyles for the characters, including Melissa's '80s-inspired hair. Brunson emphasizes that viewers should be able to recognize characters by their silhouette alone, and that hair is a key storytelling tool in the show's visual language.
Key quotes
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People should be able to draw the silhouette of the characters, and they know who the characters are.
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