DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP FOR FILM & TELEVISION
Merlande Petithomme is a Hair Department Head for Film &
Television recognized for leading organized, production-ready
hair departments from pre-production through wrap. With
experience across large-scale and international productions,
she specializes in department structure, continuity execution,
wigs and specialty hair, and large cast management.
Her leadership approach blends creative precision with
disciplined workflow systems, ensuring departments operate
efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with production
demands.
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DEPARTMENT CAPABILITIES
Pre-Production Planning
Budget oversight, staffing strategy, scheduling systems, and workflow infrastructure established prior to principal photography.
Large Cast Management
Organized oversight of principal talent, background performers, and high-volume specialty hair requirements.
Continuity Execution
Detailed continuity tracking, documentation protocols, and on-set maintenance throughout production cycles.
Wigs & Specialty Hair
Custom wig development, specialty builds, textured hair expertise, and character-driven hair execution.
Department Structure
Team hiring, assistant supervision, delegation systems, and clearly defined operational hierarchy.
Production Collaboration
Strategic coordination with Directors, Producers, Costume, and Makeup departments to ensure unified execution.
SELECTED FILM & TELEVISION PROJECTS
MAJOR STUDIO & INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS
Children of Blood and Bone (2025)
Paramount Overseas Production
Key Hairstylist | International Production Unit
HAIR DEPARTMENT HEAD
Cobb Country Club (Pilot) (2025)
Trilith Institute
Hair Department Head
Therapy Ties (Pilot) (2024)
The Brothers Smith Productions
Hair Department Head
Andre Talley (2022)
Modesto Media Film LLC / Empyrean Pictures Inc
Hair Department Head
Georgia Sky (2021)
Modesto Media LLC
Hair Department Head
