Bridgerton Season 4 Hair and Makeup Interview
Hidden Details You Likely Missed in "Bridgerton" Season 4's Hair and Makeup
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Netflix's "Bridgerton" is back for season four, bringing you along for the wild ride that is Benedict's (played by Luke Thompson) love life. We're reunited with some old favorites, like Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and her enormous collection of wigs (20 for this season, to be exact), and introduced to some new characters, like Sophie (Yerin Ha), Benedict's central love interest. Prepare yourself for more steamy love scenes, high-society drama, and swoon-worthy looks.
We chatted with the show's hair and makeup department head, Nic Collins, to get the scoop on Easter eggs to look out for when watching. Keep reading to learn more.
Popsugar: How does the hair and makeup in season four compare to the last one?
Nic Collins: This season, we got to set up [and] create the whole new world of 'downstairs.' I chose the hair and makeup to reflect their environment, keeping their looks much simpler with natural makeup to create a distinction between the upstairs vs. downstairs worlds.
PS: How many wigs does Queen Charlotte have in season four and which is your favorite?
NC: 20 wigs in total for the season. The Celebration wig was the final wig created and my favorite. The inspiration for this one was taken from a scene in episode one of Sophie looking up to the chandelier at the masquerade ball, so it was nice to tie that in to the final episode of the season in the form of Queen Charlotte's wig.
PS: There are obviously strong parallels between Sophie Baek's storyline and Cinderella. How did that influence her hair and makeup?
NC: There is definitely some similarity to Cinderella in her hair and makeup. We start with seeing Sophie as a maid, so I kept her in a pared-back hair and makeup look for this. When it came to her going to the ball, I chose a braided princess bun with a four-stem braid. I guess you could liken this to a Disney princess bun.
PS: Are there any hidden meanings to look out for in the hair or makeup this season?
NC: Yes, Queen Charlotte's wigs famously include hidden 'easter eggs'. One that stands out to me is the masquerade ball wig. The love heart-shaped hair cage is based upon Charlotte's love for King George, also referencing his love of astrology with the star-like embellishments. Inside the cage is a replica of the crown he gifted to her, a symbol of their love.
PS: Can you share some of your favorite products that you used on set?
NC: We used a wide variety of products and brands across the whole season of filming, but I would say our most used products were: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder ($50), Clinique Chubby Stick Lip Colour ($26), Weleda Skin Food ($20), Dr Paw Paw Lip Balm ($12), Armani Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Liquid Foundation ($69), Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge ($36), Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner ($35), Glossier Boy Brow Gel ($22), Benefit Dandelion Blush ($18), and Patchology Gel Eye Patches ($17).
Jessica Harrington (she/her) is the Section Lead of Beauty at Popsugar, where she oversees all vertical coverage across the website, social media, and newsletter. With over nine years of industry experience, she has interviewed numerous celebrities, reported on hundreds of beauty trends, and swatched more lipsticks than she can count. Prior to PS, Jessica worked for publications such as Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and The Zoe Report. She's based in New York City and has a degree in journalism from Hofstra University. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling with her husband, thrifting, and cooking.
