Photos by Helen Oppenheim. Netflix. Collage:helenoppenheim.com
Sophie’s mask in Episode 1, Season 4 of “Bridgerton” was romantically fabulous and Queen Charlotte’s wigs as outrageous as ever. Her Season 4 wigs include hidden meanings, such as orchids representing fertility and “two love birds” signaling her enduring love for King George.
This season, Nic Collins is the hair and makeup designer responsible for the intricate, period-inspired hairstyles and wigs featured in the series. She works alongside a team to create the elaborate looks for the cast. The styling includes detailed looks, such as those worn by Francesca and the Wicked Stepmother (bottom left) and all the intricate, mask-friendly styles for the season’s marvelous Masquerade Ball for which 160 custom wigs were created to match the “eclectic” and “fanciful” theme of the event. Specific characters, such as Ruth Gemmell (Lady Bridgerton), had hair styled by artists like Adam Cooke, and for earlier seasons, Marc Pilcher was the designer (Season 1 being the best for the hair.) For the show’s lead, Yerin Ha (Sophie) Collins created a viral “bright pink” stained lip using three layers at the Masquerade Ball.
Love “Bridgerton, the Regency fashions, for her and him, the male lead this season, Benedict (Luke Thompson) and the way desire builds, as it has in every season. It is all so well done, unlike any other tv series. No wonder the Netflix tv series is so popular. Congratulations to Shonda Rhimes and Shondaland. I just wish the 8 part series was not split in two, and we have to wait almost month (February 26) to see the more episodes …