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Meet Andrew Chappelle, Broadway Actor (Ouidad):

If you follow Ouidad on Instagram, you might recognize Andrew Chappelle from his hilarious Stories takeover from backstage at the monster Broadway hit Hamilton. As a member of the show’s original cast, the NYC-based actor has made a name for himself on the stage (previous roles in Mamma Mia! and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert round out his résumé). We spoke to Chappelle to find out what it’s like to have a dream job like his, and the secret to his amazing curly hair.

You have a really unique role at Hamilton where you play multiple characters, can you tell us about that?

I am what’s called a principal standby. So my job is to essentially show up to the theater whether they need me or not, and if they do need me, I am ready to perform at any moment the roles of Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and King George III.

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Can you reveal anything surprising that goes on backstage?

I think something that’s very unique to Hamilton is that a lot of our men wear wigs, because a lot of them are bald-headed [offstage]. The wigs are fantastic in our show, especially for the guys. Some of these wigs are like cornrows and all different types of hairstyles. I wear my natural hair in the show, though.

How would you describe your curls?

Tight but not afraid to have a good time. [laughs]

What does your haircare routine look like? Do you do your own hair before shows?

Yes, I do my own hair. When I’m on for Lafayette/Jefferson, my hair’s back in a little knob. And when I’m on for Jefferson, it’s wild. I rely on bobby pins and my blow dryer and my Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel. I prep my hair in the morning – I take my shower and I use the Advanced Climate Control shampoo and conditioner, and then I put in the gel in if I need to, and I go about my day and let it air dry. And by the time I go to the show, it’s ready to style however it needs to be styled.

Do you have any advice for someone who’s looking to get into an acting career or end up on Broadway?

Ouidad’s Curl Immersion Travel Kit

good morning, #curlfam! yesterday I received this curl immersion travel kit courtesy of @ouidad and @octoly to review! now, I have already tried the curl immersion triple treat deep conditioner and finished ALL of it because it was THAT good. My curls truly loved it. However, I have also been curious about the other products in the same line, so needless to say I'm stoked to give these a try. Here's what came in the kit: ▫︎ No-Lather Coconut Cream Cleansing Conditioner ▫︎ Triple Treat Deep Conditioner ▫︎ Hi-Defining Custard ▫︎ Silky Soufflé Setting Crème

Ouidad is a curl pioneer and given the fact that I truly loved their Triple Treat DC, I’m sure I’m going to love the rest of this line.

This set includes four travel-size essentials:

Curl Quencher® Moisturizing Shampoo (2.5oz): Our luxurious, hydrating shampoo cleanses and nourishes dry, thirsty hair.

Curl Quencher® Moisturizing Conditioner (2.5oz): Infuses intense moisture, vitamins, and botanicals into every strand for maximum hydration.

Curl Quencher® Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream (2.5oz): Softens curls with natural conditioners to eliminate dryness and frizz.

Curl Quencher® Moisturizing Styling Gel (2.5oz): Our unique hydrating gel moisturizes as it holds tight curls with frizz-free definition.

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