Stranger Things 5 Hair Secrets Revealed: Wigs, Braids & Emotional Styles

• Eleven's iconic buzzcut was a meticulously crafted wig, not Millie Bobby Brown's real hair.
• Max's braids were a deliberate choice to highlight emotional expressions and for practical reasons in hospital scenes.
• Lucas's disheveled hair in Season 5 subtly portrays his grief over Max's condition.
• Nancy Wheeler and Hopper both wore wigs; Nancy's for an '80s look, Hopper's to match his S1 appearance.
• Dustin's hair in S5 includes extensions and a specific cut, subtly honoring Eddie Munson's memory.

Why It Matters: Stranger Things 5's character hairstyles are meticulously designed to reflect story, emotion, and character arcs.