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When I saw those [videos] for the first time, I just cried, Bailey says.

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I was sobbing uncontrollably.

I know how much of that movie changed my whole perspective on life, she says.

Wow, this is possible.

Halle Bailey hugging a young girl on the red carpet for The Little Mermaid in London.

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Black princesses are possible.

We deserve to take up these spaces too.

I wrapped Halle’s locs with 30 inches of custom-colored and perm hair, Friend tellsGlamour.

As for why Friend opted forcopper hair, as opposed to true red or burgundy?

When I start designing a character for a movie, I begin with a few questions, she says.

What are the actor’s skin tones and undertones?

What is their eye color and facial shape?

Based on that information, I chose a golden-orange shade of red that would look most flattering on Halle.

Tiffanne Williams maintained Halles hair on set for the duration of the film.

Did I really do that?

I get really emotional when I think about it and when I see the reactions.

It’s just lovely.