Here's How the Hairstylist Behind the Aladdin Live Action Brought the Characters to Life

When it came to the most magical aspect of the film, it was a challenge to make sure Genie's hair didn't overshadow Will Smith's performance.

"We tried a few things, like a mohawk, and then we settled on the top knot, since it's quite iconic and it seems to work well," she said. "Will has such an expressive face that we didn't want to overpower it with a big fancy weird hairdo."