Cynthia Erivo’s Iconic Hair Transformation for ‘Wicked’: All the Details. ... "I know the hair that Elphaba has on stage, which is long and black and sort of wavy.

Cynthia Erivo might be going for a shaved look in recent years, ... My hair was really long and I just want to spend less time doing it and have you see my face.

As Elphaba in 'Wicked,' Cynthia Erivo brought a whole new vision to the role. Here, ... "I know the hair that Elphaba has on stage, which is long and black and sort of wavy.

Historically, actresses on Broadway who played Elphaba, portrayed the Gregory Maguire-created character with long, and wavy hair reminiscent of European hairstyles. Erivo wanted to change that.

Cynthia Erivo opens up about her hair journey, sharing how her evolving hairstyles have played a powerful role in shaping the characters she portrays. From long locks to embracing her natural 4C ...

Cynthia Erivo Recalls the ‘Big Moment’ When She Decided to Shave Her Hair to Play Elphaba in Wicked “I like how much of a black canvas it is, and I like that there’s nothing but my eyes ...

Erivo admitted to Self, that she once used her shoulder-length hair as a tool to hide. “I was doing it for such a long time. I remember saying to myself, I’d like to walk into a room and have ...

Erivo says she and her stylist were intentional about the little details of the hairstyle, from its coily edges to the hair’s “natural black” 1B hair color (if you know, you know). “I ...

Hairstylist Vernon François explains to PeopleStyle all of the steps that went into creating Lupita N'yongo and Cynthia Erivo's Met Gala hairstyles. ... I've known them for a long time," he enthuses.

“The green stands for every person who feels othered,” said Cynthia Erivo, explaining her intentional depiction of Elphaba as a Black woman. For the last few weeks, “Wicked” has certainly ...