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THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2024 • 39 ALL PHOTOS BY GILLES MINGASSON/DISNEY, EXCEPT AS NOTED ON APPROACHING THE NEW SEASON AFTER THE STRIKE: Moira Frazier (Hair): I was so grateful to be Emmy-nominated for Best Contemporary Hair for Season 2. I wanted to bring a fresh approach this season. I had 21 days to complete two full lace wigs, two hairpiece toppers, one half hairpiece unit, and two lace front wigs. It took me seven days to hand- ventilate and complete Janine's full lace wig, seven days to complete Barbara's full lace wig , two days to complete two of Ava's lace front wigs, and two days to complete Melissa's half-unit hairpiece before handing it off to my key hair stylist, Dustin Osborne, to be custom colored. JANINE TEAGUES PLAYED BY QUINTA BRUNSON: Frazier: Quinta wanted a style for Janine's new job at the District that showed confidence and poise while still maintaining Janine's characteristics and quirks, so we decided on a middle part. The middle part conveys that her character should be taken more seriously. She is also putting more effort into her appearance after the slight rejection from her love interest Gregory. Her curls are more styled and polished using the products from The Doux. I used a combination of texture foam and also Big Poppa Defining Gel. We pride ourselves at Abbott on not using glue on our actors. To keep wigs secured, we use my product Lace Lock Melting Spray by Ariom Pro Fingaz Beauty. Constance Foe (Make-up): For Season 3, I visualized a "NEW" elevated Janine. Janine is now working at the Philadelphia School District, and she is growing and maturing in her life and her career. Janine represents the masses with her multifaceted personality, quirkiness, dedication, and individuality that makes her so loveable. As a viewer, you find unique traits of Janine that you relate to. Keeping that in mind, we landed on her signature look—fresh and confident yet still soft—as well as empowering. We applied jewel-tone eyeliners like sapphire, emerald, and amethyst hues that are so rich and deep, they look black to the naked eye but when the light hits it, they dazzle with hints of color. In my opinion, the jewel tones embody Janine's character as rare and unique yet still bold and brilliant. It's a subtle yet significant adjustment signaling Janine's transition from schoolteacher to District employee. We also introduced different lip combinations that support Janine's promotion. She no longer used a tinted gloss. Instead, I applied HUDA lip liner in shade rich brown; with Armani #111 & #109 matte liquid lipstick mixed in the center, finishing with Sephora's lip gloss in shade Cinnamon Toast. She is intentional about her image and cognizant of how her colleagues receive her. BARBARA HOWARD PLAYED BY SHERYL LEE RALPH: Frazier: Barbara's character always had a way with herself and doesn't change as much as other characters. I kept her character simple yet naturally curled. I played with a little volume on her glam session in the premiere episode. I added a little height to her side swoop and a flip to add flair. Barbara's character is so strong, this season we can always count on her to remain elevated, poised, and positioned for grace. Foe: I collaborated with Sheryl and we came up with her classic beauty design we all know and love today, from the crimson berry lipstick to the soft satin mauve collections that pair so well with her cut crease melodic browns, nude shadows, and signature black liner. It complements Mrs. Howard's spirited character. This season, our fourth, Patrikk Johnson, has continued that style under my guidance. GREGORY EDDIE PLAYED BY TYLER JAMES WILLAMS: Foe: Usually, Gregory is professionally dressed in long-sleeved cardigans. For those who are unaware, Tyler has a plethora of tattoos! In addition to grooming, I covered both his arms and his full chest for a couple of episodes in Season 3, as well as mini-tats on his hands and fingers daily. By airbrushing with EBA Endura alcohol paint, I mix and match shades to get the perfect combination that matches his skin exactly. AVA COLEMAN PLAYED BY JANELLE JAMES: Frazier: Every season, we look for the latest styles and ways we can play with and elevate Ava's character. Her character is more serious about her job but the hair still needed to make a statement. For the premiere episode, I made her a 30-inch custom lace front Yaki Straight wig using three bundles and ventilated the frontal to seamlessly lay with her hairline using my sewing machine. With Ava, length was important because I needed to show the power and authority that she exuded after going to online school at Harvard to be taken seriously in her principal role. But the moment she got back to her old self, the long hair was able to evoke a sense of femininity with a mix of grace and ratchetness. In Season 3, Ava embodies the working-class African American woman who takes care of business in a bold way. The same process was done with Ava's other two looks this season: an 18-inch Indian natural wave lace front wig and a 16-inch ombre honey blonde that goes beautifully on her skin tone. Her hair was colored by my key hair stylist, Dustin Osborne. Christina Joseph, our third hair stylist, was able to execute the looks I picked out this season and maintain them. We laid her wigs using the glueless method of Lace Lock Melting Spray and Bold Hold Liquid Gel. Foe: Ava is fierce, fabulous, and boughetto. Her make-up had to match her personality with sharp liner, sassy lashes, and bold statement lips like Boss Lady by TLB and custom colors blends specifically crafted daily by my key, Jenn Bennett. Now in Season 3, my third make-up, Naima Jamal, has not only maintained but elevated Ava's look by adding different methods and mediums to her glam design, such as gold glitter under her eyes for example, formulating her own mixtures and giving Ava that "Ava 2.0" look! When Ava instructs the step team, little details like that;