Hair department / The work behind the look
Film · Television · Character
The craft of
character.
A screen look has to do more than photograph well. It has to belong to the story, feel true to the performer, and hold its shape through the work of a production.
Licensed cosmetologist · Licensed barber · Licensed instructor
2022 Emmy® nominee
Outstanding Makeup and Hairstyling
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
An intentional process
Story first.
Every detail in service.
With more than 20 years of experience, Megan brings a steady, adaptable approach to the hair department—balancing the needs of the character, the performer, and the production.
01 Read the character
Find the point of view.
Begin with the world of the story: its time, tone, and the details that help a character feel lived in.
02 Build the look
Choose the right tools.
Shape, color, texture, grooming, or hairpieces—bring the right technique to the performer and the brief.
03 Serve the scene
Keep the story moving.
Careful styling and attention to continuity help a look stay considered through the rhythm of production.
Technique, range + care
A versatile
toolkit for the story.
Megan’s training spans licensed cosmetology, barbering, and instruction. Her screen work draws on a broad range of hair techniques and lived-in character detail.
01 / Shape
Cut + color
Expertise in haircuts and color, tailored to the character and the person wearing the look.
02 / Texture
Multicultural hair
Skilled in multicultural hair and diverse textures, with technique chosen for each individual.
03 / Form
Wigs + extensions
Application, cutting, and styling to support transformations and defined silhouettes.
04 / Detail
Braiding + cornrowing
Hands-on braiding and cornrowing, incorporated with intention into the overall design.
05 / Character
Period styling
Versed in period-piece styling, with attention to the details that place a look in its world.
06 / Finish
Men’s grooming
Barbering and grooming skills for precise, camera-ready character work.
Story · Performance · Point of viewThe look belongs to the story
A character’s hair should feel like it has a life before the scene begins.
From a clean, contemporary finish to period detail or a complete transformation, the aim is always the same: make the look feel considered, believable, and right for the frame.
Production inquiries
Let’s shape the
next story.
Have a project in mind? Share the production, dates, location, and what you need from the hair department.
Start a production inquiryMegandannerhair@gmail.com