Allure's Kirbie Johnson interviewed hair department head Jaime Leigh McIntosh about the wigs in Apple TV+'s 'Margo's Got Money Troubles,' which has been renewed for season two. The series, starring Elle Fanning as a new mom who turns to OnlyFans, features elaborate wigs for Margo's alter ego Hungry Ghost, as well as wigs for Rico Nasty's character KC and Michelle Pfeiffer's character. McIntosh detailed the creative process behind the realistic and fantastical hairstyles that add context to the characters.
allure talked to the hair department head about the wigs in 'margo's got money troubles' (just renewed for s2). elle fanning's character has a whole wig wardrobe for her onlyfans persona, rico nasty rocks a mullet and glow-in-the-dark braids, and michelle pfeiffer's wig is hiding in plain sight. the hair tells the story.
This deep dive into the show's hair design highlights how beauty and costume details are increasingly used to build character and narrative in prestige TV. With the series renewed, the wig work sets a high bar for season two. It also spotlights the artistry behind hair departments, which often go unnoticed in mainstream coverage.
hair departments don't get enough credit, but this interview shows how much thought goes into every wig. with the show coming back for s2, expect even more wild hairstyles. it's a reminder that beauty in tv is storytelling, not just decoration.
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