’I’m Constantly Chasing After Wigs’.

Sean Flanigan, the hairstyling department head for the HBO series The Gilded Age, discusses the process of creating period-accurate hairstyles for the show. Flanigan draws inspiration from real-life figures of late 19th century New York and works closely with the writers to ensure historical accuracy. The show uses a significant number of wigs, as the period hairstyles require long hair that most women today do not have. Flanigan also discusses the challenges of shooting in hot weather and the unique hair challenges that arise during production. [Extracted from the article]