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Why $150K Was Not a Lot for Disney to Spend on Halle's Locs in The Little Mermaid
Discover the controversy surrounding The Little Mermaid's $150,000 hair cost and join us as a makeup artist shares her experiences working on a Netflix show. In this riveting discussion, we delve into the justifications behind the exorbitant production costs and the implications for black women's hair in the entertainment industry. Explore the backlash faced by the Little Mermaid's black lead overseas and the importance of embracing natural hair despite societal pressures. Gain insights into the budget breakdown for hair and makeup in a TV show, including a staggering estimation for The Little Mermaid. Don't miss this captivating analysis of the cultural significance and financial aspects of hair in film!
Interview Guest: Joyce Jacob, Make-Up Entrepreneur & Make-Up & Hair Department Head of Netflix's hit show, Young Famous & African
00:00 - The Little Mermaid's hair cost $150,000, causing controversy
04:01 - The cost of creating the Little Mermaid's hair is justified
07:56 - The Little Mermaid controversy highlights respectability politics around black women's hair
11:28 - The Little Mermaid's black lead faces backlash overseas
15:06 - Be proud of your natural hair and ignore societal pressures
18:34 - Breaking down the budget for hair and makeup in a TV show
22:14 - The estimated budget for hair and makeup in Little Mermaid could be around 10-20 million dollars
27:36 - The Little Mermaid is the highest grossing film with a black female lead
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Discover the controversy surrounding The Little Mermaid's $150,000 hair cost and join us as a makeup artist shares her experiences working on a Netflix show. In this riveting discussion, we delve into the justifications behind the exorbitant production costs and the implications for black women's hair in the entertainment industry. Explore the backlash faced by the Little Mermaid's black lead overseas and the importance of embracing natural hair despite societal pressures. Gain insights into the budget breakdown for hair and makeup in a TV show, including a staggering estimation for The Little Mermaid. Don't miss this captivating analysis of the cultural significance and financial aspects of hair in film!
Interview Guest: Joyce Jacob, Make-Up Entrepreneur & Make-Up & Hair Department Head of Netflix's hit show, Young Famous & African
00:00 - The Little Mermaid's hair cost $150,000, causing controversy
04:01 - The cost of creating the Little Mermaid's hair is justified
07:56 - The Little Mermaid controversy highlights respectability politics around black women's hair
11:28 - The Little Mermaid's black lead faces backlash overseas
15:06 - Be proud of your natural hair and ignore societal pressures
18:34 - Breaking down the budget for hair and makeup in a TV show
22:14 - The estimated budget for hair and makeup in Little Mermaid could be around 10-20 million dollars
27:36 - The Little Mermaid is the highest grossing film with a black female lead
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