The secret of Loki’s hair (and his famous hair swings), according to MCU veteran Tom Hiddleston

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If you’ve always wanted to know Loki’s hair care secrets, you’re in luck. Tom Hiddleston was recently a guest at Megacon 2024, where he talked about the God of Mischief’s luscious locks.

“In both seasons of Loki, I used my own hair. I grew it out and dyed it. It’s always a moment when the color sinks in,” Hiddleston said during a spotlight panel.

Hiddleston went on to explain how he transformed his hair, pointing to his natural hair color, a dark, curly blonde. He compared it to that of the villain Loki, who is famous for his long, flowing, dark hair.

“It’s quite strange, it’s a transformation. The first day when it’s dyed, when I’m brushing my teeth at the end of the day I think, ‘There it is.’ It’s really interesting, but as far as the daily prep goes, I just try to make it look less like a bird’s nest and more like something sleek and Loki-esque. I sit in the chair and my hair gets blow-dried.”

Hiddleston then explained the origin of Loki’s famous hair swirls. According to the actor, these came about out of necessity, as long hair has a mind of its own in action scenes. “The hair swirl is really interesting because when I’m Loki, my hair isn’t usually any longer. He’s in these jerky scenes where his body is being jerked around, so it’s kind of about getting the hair out of his face, and that’s become this signature move.”

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