Atlanta Stylist Derek J Breaks Down the Hair Looks He Created for Netflix's 'A Different World'

Atlanta celebrity hairstylist Derek J, who has worked in Atlanta for 25 years, created the hair looks for Netflix's 'A Different World' sequel and walked Rolling Out through them in an interview published Oct. 17. He said Rashida's black-and-purple color came from the look actress Alijah Kai wore to her audition, which Debbie Allen liked. His advice for stylists who want TV work: read the end credits of shows you admire, find the department heads and reach out directly.

Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals

An Atlanta beauty professional is behind the look of one of Netflix's biggest Black culture shows, a reminder that Atlanta's film and TV economy runs on local creative talent, and his advice is a practical path for stylists who want production work.

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First reported by Rolling Out (interview by Vera Emoghene): Rolling Out

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