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Danielle Pinnock “Ghosts" Cbs is wearing a full lace  wig by Our Black Tresses ,, for the Tony Awards

Your hair is your crown—whether you’re on set, on stage, or stepping onto the red carpet. At Our Black Tresses, we create, customize, and curate the perfect wig wardrobe for Black actors, models, and industry professionals.

Nikiya Mathis

The Broadway Stylist Behind the Strands

A Tony Award-winning wig stylist, actor, and advocate for authentic Black hair representation, Nikiya Mathis has transformed the world of theatrical and on-screen hair design.

As the founder of Our Black Tresses, she has built a creative hub where actors, models, and industry pros can access meticulously designed wigs that honor and celebrate the diversity of Black beauty.

With credits spanning Broadway, Hollywood, and global campaigns, Nikiya’s work has graced leading Blacktresses and performers, helping them step into their roles—on and off-screen—with confidence

I made history at the Tony Awards—as the first wig designer ever to receive a Special Tony for my work on Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway.

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As a TV and film actress myself

I know how important it is to look the part.

Let your hair play a role.

Each of these on-screen looks features a custom Our Black Tresses wig—designed by me, styled by industry pros, and worn in character.

Wig Wardrobe Discovery

Red Carpet Styling & Wig Customization

The Hair Department Noir

Wig Repairs

Services

Wig Wardrobe Discovery

Not sure which wigs you need for auditions, headshots, or different roles?

Our Wig Wardrobe Discovery helps you build a collection tailored to your career stage, character range, and lifestyle needs. Find your signature wig styles!

Red Carpet Styling

& Wig Customization

Whether it’s a custom wig or your natural crown, we’ll help you shine for press, premieres, and high-profile moments.

From elegant updos to flawless red carpet-ready looks, our styling ensures you're camera-ready.

The Hair Department Noir

For Industry

We collaborate with theater, TV, and film productions to build and manage wig collections that meet the demands of performance, beauty, and authenticity.

Our Tony Award winning work has been seen on Broadway, in film, tv and in critically acclaimed productions.

For Stylists

Join The Hair Department Noir

We’re building a collective of stylists and bespoke wig makers trained to deliver excellence in red carpet styling, Broadway, TV, and film.

Apply to train with us and become part of a professional team rooted in artistry, cultural care, and bespoke wig design.

Wig Repairs

Send us your worn or damaged wigs, and we’ll restore them to their original glory. Our expert team will repair lace, reset curls, and refresh color—delivered straight to your door.

For Aspiring Blacktresses

Wigs

& Wine

Wanna be camera ready for your next audition?

Learn how to revive, restyle, and maintain your wigs between bookings. This DIY session is perfect for new Blacktresses building their career on a budget.

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Hair is more than appearance—it’s presence. It’s how we show up in rooms that weren’t built with us in mind
— Nikiya Mathison, Founder

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“Your hair speaks before you do—on stage, on the carpet, in life. It tells the world who you are, whether you whisper or roar.”

Nikiya Mathis, Founder

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