Jersey Boys
Tuacahn Amphitheater • 2024
Wig Design: Matthew Oliver
I worked as a wigs maintenance crew member for the 2024 season, which included daily touch-ups and scheduled washing and restyling of every single wig in Disney’s Frozen, Anastasia, and Jersey Boys.
Jersey Boys is set in the 1960s, where formal events such as a music concert required highly curated updos. Two of the styles I did for this show were the beehive and the French twist chignon.
Process
To style the beehive on synthetic hair, I did not tease the hair as you would with human hair, as that can create mats that are difficult to remove. Instead, we use “rats,” which are bundles of synthetic hair tied into a hair net that can provide volume without damage.
For the french twist chignon it really is just a matter of practice. Getting a feel for gathering so much hair and rolling it can be tricky especially on synthetic hair. However, with a little product for grip, time, and patience, the hair can be rolled against the head and pinned into place.
Process
For the French twist chignon, it really is just a matter of practice. Getting a feel for gathering so much hair and rolling it can be tricky, especially on synthetic hair. However, with a little product for grip, time, and patience, the hair can be rolled against the head and pinned into place.
