Is Cruella's hair real?
Jessica Wood
Updated on January 11, 2026
Sadly, no, none of it was her real hair. Very few actors would die their hair two different colors in that drastic of a fashion. But then again, Estella's red hair wasn't Emma Stone's natural hair either. According to Nadia Stacey, who headed up hair and makeup on “Cruella,” it was all wig work.
Is Cruella's hair condition real?
Poliosis is a real conditionWhile the dramatic two-toned hair color certainly helps create a visual duality effect, the actual condition is not usually quite so dramatic. Poliosis has made its way into other films such as Sweeney Todd. Singer Bonnie Raitt has it naturally, according to Healthline.