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LOCAL706.ORG • 35 off, our routine always began with wig prep. Knowing Glen would be constantly moving and working under the intense Atlanta heat, I kept his prep streamlined and comfortable, spending about 15 minutes preparing his natural hair before sending him to Kevin and Alexei for prosthetic application. We maintained a rotation of three wigs—two hero wigs and one stunt wig—which required constant care and refreshing. Water was my primary styling tool, allowing the wigs to dry naturally overnight and reveal soft waves. Straight pins helped shape the front and preserve Chad's signature swoop. Navigating daily helmet gags presented their own challenges. There were frequent scenes involving pulling helmets and wigs on and off, so we were always prepared to reset quickly while maintaining the mystery of Chad's look. Russ Holliday lived on the opposite end of the style spectrum. Bold, flashy, and still clinging to the glory of his past, Russ's look was built around a razor-cut mini-mullet with frosted tips and vivid blond balayage. I refreshed Glen's color in the trailer about three times throughout the season to maintain brightness and consistency. This project was especially exciting because it allowed our wig and prosthetic work to be showcased practically on camera—giving our team the freedom to collaborate creatively while bringing these transformations to life authentically. Alexei LuAndra Whitehurst and Nicole Sortillon Amos Both shared the responsibility of tackling the coaches' and teams' look. For Perry's role as coach Ricky Hudson, LuAndra kept the make-up natural and unfuss, reflecting a character who doesn't spend extra time on her appearance. Her golden bronze complexion was softly enhanced with FACE Atelier foundation for a true "no-make-up" finish, while Stila's Camelia Lip & Cheek added warmth and subtle dimension. Glossier's brown mascara gently defined the eyes without tipping the look into glamour, resulting in an effortless, authentic beauty moment that stays true to both Perry and her character. The beautiful Wynn Everett's make- up was created by Nicole. First by skin prepping to keep her looking hydrated & fresh all day & night. Giorgio Armani luminous silk foundation was applied with a beauty blender & RCMA cream to hide any skin imperfections, along with Dior concealer under her eyes to brighten them up a bit. Her contour was placed just above checkbones to give her an elongated appearance; her blush and highlight followed, along her cheeks keeping that same illusion. We decided to go with a blue smudge for her top eyeliner. This made her eyes pop even more on camera, complementing her mascara black eye lashes. Her brows sculpted with a natural blonde & a bit of light brown feathers in. Let's not forgot about her signature pink Kat Von D bright lips to enhance her big southern personality. The producers wanted her to have big hair & make-up & that's we gave them… Ally The look of the coaches, the players and cheer squad all played a huge part in the overall visual aesthetic of the show—we had an incredible team in the trailer. Key hair Crystal Broedel took care of coach Hudson, played by Steve Zahn. He needed to be well grooved, but also is going through a stressful time in his life: His imploding marriage and stress on the football field are reflected in the state of his hair underneath his visor. For coach Ricky Hudson, played by Perry Mattfeld, she needed to look all business on the football field, like she was not spending a lot of time on glamour, so we kept her simple with a ponytail and that really lead to a big reveal when we finally see her hair down. Trisha Yeager, played by Wynn Everett, needed to have a very coifed "done" hair style of a well-to-do southern woman. Crystal gave her a gorgeous blowout and roller set that really lasted through our long, hard days in the southern heat. Antoinette Black did a wonderful job taking care of our football players, maintaining locs and twists and was also very involved with our cheerleaders—making them look perfect for game day. Victor Paz barbered our coaches Byrd and Dobbs (Quentin Plair and Clayne Crawford), as well as Danny, played by Frankie Rodriguez—we wanted Danny to look like he put some thought and effort into his style and we reflected that with his gorgeous hair. • Kirkpatrick and Ally Vickers touch up Powell for game day.