Discover how Taylor Sheridan's secret weapon crafts unforgettable character arcs and stunning hairstyles, blending artistry and historical research.

I feel like a literary archaeologist digging through history's beauty secrets, but instead of ancient artifacts, I'm unearthing hairstyles that tell America's untold stories. For the past 15 years, I've been Taylor Sheridan's secret weapon in transforming actors into living, breathing characters through the most intimate canvas imaginable—their hair. From the windswept plains of Montana to the oil-rich fields of Texas, every strand I style becomes a paragraph in Sheridan's epic television novels.

Designing Character Arcs Through Haircuts

When I design a show, it's like conducting a symphony where every hair follicle plays a different instrument. I meet with all the creatives—Taylor, production, costume design, and makeup—to compose an overall visual harmony. I create detailed storyboards for each character's hair progression, mapping out their emotional journey through every trim and tint. If I'm just designing, I'm the architect who draws the blueprints; if I'm department head, I'm the general contractor who stays until the final nail is hammered.

My Design Process:

• Character Analysis: Dissecting scripts like a detective solving a mystery

• Historical Research: Diving into archives deeper than a treasure hunter

• Collaborative Sessions: Brainstorming with the creative team

• Storyboard Creation: Mapping hair evolution like a genealogist tracking family trees

The Beautiful Chaos of Multiple Productions

Juggling multiple Sheridan shows feels like being a circus performer spinning plates while riding a unicycle—exhilarating but terrifying. Each production demands its own unique aesthetic DNA, forcing me to constantly shift creative gears. Yellowstone's rugged ranchers can't resemble Landman's polished oil executives, even if they share the same creator. My secret weapon? An incredible team I've nurtured like a master gardener tending rare orchids.

"I'm really big on promoting from within," I often say, watching my proteges blossom. When someone has been with me long enough, I give them their own show—it's like passing the baton in a relay race where everyone wins.

Research: Beyond Digital Illusions

My research process is more intense than a historian preparing for a presidential biography. For modern pieces, I become a professional people-watcher, observing real-life characters with the focus of a wildlife documentarian. During Yellowstone, I embedded myself in Montana, studying lawyers and farmers until I could recreate their looks blindfolded.

For period pieces like 1883 and 1923, I avoid digital archives like they're contaminated—they show idealized versions, not reality. When creating Native American hairstyles, I visited tribes and listened to elders share ancestral beauty secrets. For 1923's South African scenes, the photographic scarcity made me feel like Sherlock Holmes hunting for clues in a cold case.

Character Hair as Emotional Armor

Beth Dutton's hair tells a more compelling story than most television monologues. Her heavy bangs and face-framing layers are emotional fortifications—she's building walls with hairspray and scissors. Every time I style Beth, I remember she's a woman who survived trauma and built an empire, and her hair reflects that calculated control.

Character Hair Breakdown:

Character	Hair Style	Emotional Meaning
Beth Dutton	Controlled bangs & layers	Emotional armor & calculation
Jamie Dutton	Perfectly placed	Constant need for approval
Kayce Dutton	Wild & untamed	Freedom & rebellion

Collaborating with Icons: Wig Magic

Working with legends like Demi Moore and Helen Mirren feels like being entrusted with priceless artifacts. Demi's waist-length red carpet hair is iconic, but for Landman, we needed "Texas oil hair"—big, blown-out, and unapologetically bold. My wig maker Rob Pickens and I created a masterpiece that lets Demi transform into Cami without sacrificing her identity.

Helen Mirren's 1923 wig had to balance historical accuracy with character authenticity. She's not fully 1920s—she's a rancher's wife who only dresses up for town visits. The nuances in her hair tell you everything about her practical yet proud nature.

Texas-Sized Hair Drama

Landman lets me play with hair like a kid in a candy store. Ali Larter's character is an Aledo mom who treats her hair like a Texas landmark—bigger is always better. Ainsley, the teenage cheerleader, represents Texas beauty culture where hair extensions are as essential as cowboy boots. Styling them daily is like conducting a hair orchestra where every section has a solo.

My Beauty Arsenal: Humidity Warriors

Texas humidity is the ultimate villain in my hair story, but I've assembled superhero products to fight it:

🔥 Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray - My volume secret weapon

🔥 Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo - Blonde's best friend for color preservation

🔥 Kenra Movable Hairsprays - For all that Texas hair-flipping

🔥 Humidity-Blocking Sprays - My force field against moisture attacks

I use The Doux's Mousse Def Texture Foam like a sculptor uses clay—it defines curls while keeping them touchably soft. And Color Wow's Dream Coat? That's my hair's invisible raincoat.

Personal Hair Philosophy & Future Dreams

After years of having my own product line, I'm currently revamping it like a master chef perfecting a signature recipe. My family uses my creations exclusively—my shampoo and conditioner system works for every hair type in our household.

This year, I'm taking a breather that feels as necessary as rainfall after a drought. Between my daughter's wedding and two children starting college, family moments have become more precious than any Hollywood award. I'll return refreshed next year, ready to create more hair magic.

Because ultimately, hair isn't about vanity—it's about identity. And helping Taylor Sheridan tell America's stories through every curl, wave, and strand? That's not just my job—it's my legacy. ✨