Director Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic 1847 novel, “Wuthering Heights,” brought a unique and meticulously crafted vision to the screen, heavily relying on the intricate details of hair, makeup, and production design. Fennell's longtime obsession with the novel, combined with her distinct directorial style, led to a film where every visual element told a deeper story of jealousy, vengeance, and lust.

Sian Miller, the hair and makeup department head, received a comprehensive mood board from Fennell, featuring diverse imagery from architecture to grass-stained knees, setting the unconventional tone. This vision guided Miller in creating character looks that evolved with their arcs. Jacob Elordi, cast as Heathcliff, underwent a significant transformation, with nicknames like “Jesus Elordi” for his initial unkempt, stable-raised appearance. Miller ensured Heathcliff looked bedraggled with dirt and fake blood, later meticulously recreating his impressive beard by hand for continuity across non-linear filming. His return after a five-year absence introduced the “Darcy Elordi” look: a clean-shaven gentleman, complete with an 18-karat gold tooth overlay crafted by Chris Lyons, symbolizing his newfound wealth and suave demeanor.

Margot Robbie, portraying Cathy, had over 35 hairstyles, some playfully dubbed “Vagina braids.” Miller, familiar with Fennell's style from “Saltburn,” embraced these bold concepts. The “Vagina braid,” a plait at the back of the head, echoed production designer Suzie Davies’s vision of a fissure in Wuthering Heights resembling a vagina, and a pop-up book gift to Isabella with similar metaphorical imagery. Cathy's move to Thrushcross Grange after breaking her ankle marked a visible transformation. Miller created a softer look with ribbons, symbolizing a passage of time and her new luxurious life. Isabella (Alison Oliver) introduces Cathy to her dollhouse and a doll with braids made from Cathy's hair, dubbed “corset braids,” emphasizing Isabella’s childlike innocence and the unsettling nature of Cathy’s new, confined existence. Isabella's own look, with wild, frizzy hair adorned with headdresses, contrasted Cathy's sleek styles, highlighting her naive and kooky personality.

Subtle details like freckles were used to connect young Cathy (Charlotte Mellington) and older Cathy (Margot Robbie) to their shared childhood on the exposed Yorkshire Moors, fading as Cathy spent more time indoors. For Cathy's more severe look upon Heathcliff's return, Miller created