Cynthia asked Wicked ’s director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.

Cynthia Erivo Just Opened Up About Why It Was So Important For Elphaba To Have Micro Braids In 'Wicked' Cynthia asked the director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, ...

Cynthia Erivo had one request when it came to Elphaba’s hair. Erivo, 37, opened up about the micro braids she donned while playing Elphaba in Wicked, while chatting with Variety on Tuesday ...

Cynthia Erivo Explains How She Added Micro Braids So ‘Wicked’ Character Could Honor Black Women Erivo wanted a hairstyle that better represented her character being played by a Black woman.

Cynthia asked the director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.