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s a hair stylist, my job was to transform
Sydney Sweeney into one of the most
recognizable figures in women's sports
history, Christy Martin the boxer. Before a single
look was designed, I watched a lot of her archival
material: her fight footage, interviews, press
photos, candid images and behind-the-scenes
moments. Christy's looks were never about being
glamorous; it was about lifestyle. I worked closely
with Sydney to ensure she was comfortable and
confident knowing that hair can impact the
performance if she wasn't comfortable. I had to
design the styles that could realistically take the
sweat and the constant moving and the training,
as well as match Christy Martin and maintain
continuity. Christy's transformation from West
Virginia to her boxing championships was built
gradually: with length, color, and perms for the
different times in her life.
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