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Why Cynthia Erivo Requested Micro Braids in ‘Wicked’


Cynthia Erivo opened up about her decision to wear micro braids while filming ‘Wicked’

Erivo, who shaved her hair and eyebrows ahead of playing Elphaba so her scalp could be painted green too, previously got candid about rocking micro-braids in November. Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in ‘Wicked.’Universal PicturesErivo gave Osei a shoutout via Instagram after filming wrapped, gushing, “Meet my dear friend @shadesofshea_, who I’ve known and have been working with since I was 16!! Erivo also sported long, green bejewled nails during the Wicked press tour, mixing Elphaba’s signature color with her own sparkling personality.

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