Yes, hair and makeup designers do deserve recognition from the Tony Awards

Did you know that Broadway hair and wig designers don't have a category in the Tony awards? The biggest stage for live theater, with something that is so important to a production, and these talented designers are left out of the party.

Jeffrey Kare writes: "This year, hair and wig designer Nikiya Mathis was honored with a special non-competitive Tony Award for her work on Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated wig, hair, and makeup designer J. Jared Janas has launched a petition urging the American Theatre Wing to recognize the contributions of wig & hair and makeup designers by introducing categories for these departments. The Oscars and the Primetime Emmys both honor makeup and hairstyling."

Learn more and sign the petition to get hair, wig, and makeup designers the recognition they deserve.

Production photo from Jaja's African Hair Braiding.