What You Didn’t See on Camera: Clean Beauty at Work on The Bear
Featuring Angela Brasington, Key Hairdresser on Set
Yes, Chef - Even Our Haircare Is This Good.
On the set of The Bear, every detail matters - even the ones you’ll never see on screen. That’s why Angela Brasington, veteran Key Hair Dresser and right hand to the department head, Ally Vickers, chose Intelligent Nutrients products to support the cast, the story, and set culture.
Angela has been doing hair since 1986, with more than 30 years of production experience. On The Bear, she’s first lieutenant, helping get every background actor camera-ready, managing trailer flow, and executing creative direction of the department with focus and care.
“We’re like a family on this show. Actor, director, background. I want everyone to look and feel great. Everybody’s a star to me.”
And when it came time to stock her hair kit for Season 4’s high-pressure, high-performance environment in Season 4, she turned to I-N.
Why I-N Made the Cut
Angela has admired Intelligent Nutrients since the very beginning. She was a friend of Jerry Gordon and a longtime follower of Horst Rechelbacher’s legacy; she recognized the line early on as a true clean beauty breakthrough.
“I love I-N because it’s super clean and doesn’t have a bunch of crap. There are so many products filled with garbage claiming to be clean. This is one of the truest lines you can buy.”
Her on-set favorites included:
● Bell-Curve™ Hydrating Curl Cream: A lightweight, pro-grade formula that defines curls without crunch. Ideal for maintaining touchable texture and shape during long days on set.
● Bell-Curve™ Curl Reviving Spray: Used to reset curls between takes without buildup or residue—especially for actors who preferred air-dried looks.
● Flex-Form™ Hair Spray: Angela’s go-to for smoothing flyaways and setting styles without stiffness.
For Liza Colón-Zayas, (Tina), whose natural curls were often styles without heat, Angela used a combination of the Curl Cream and Reviving Spray: “She liked that it was light and didn’t feel heavy. And it held up, even in a hot kitchen.
For Jose M. Cervantes, (Dishwasher), the Curl Cream helped maintain shape and control without turning into a triangle - a common curly hair concern.
Wondering what the best hair spray is? Angela’s answer:
“The hairspray is awesome. It’s like having nothing on the hair, but with great hold. I can even spray it on my hands and smooth flyaways with no buildup, no stiffness.”
A Story Told Through Hair
Angela Brasington doesn’t just style hair, she helps shape character arcs with every strand. Her work reflects emotion, setting, and story evolution: from the frazzled, sweaty days of Season 1’s kitchen scenes to the more refined and polished energy of Season 4’s fine dining evolution, Angela helps hair reflect who a character is and who they’re becoming.
This season, she noticed something different. With the right products, she spent less time chasing flyaways and more time helping characters come to life. Fewer flyaways, smoother transitions, and a more polished overall look not because of more product, but because of the right products. It was, in her words, “one of our best-looking seasons yet.”
That attention to detail also extends to the show’s values. Her thoughtful approach matches the show’s behind-the-scenes values. The Bear is a low-waste, environmentally conscious production: recycling scripts, minimizing waste, and being mindful about materials. Intelligent Nutrients fit right in - certified organic ingredients, sustainable, and high-performance.
Angela’s work honors the narrative, the craft, and the planet. One comb-through at a time.
The Professional Touch
Angela operates with the kind of intuitive rhythm that only decades of experience can bring. Before anyone calls “last looks”, she’s already been there and back. She doesn’t just follow the production’s pace - she anticipates it.
Her career has spanned climates, characters, and every hair type imaginable. She knows when a product belongs in the kit and when it doesn’t. For her, performance and integrity go hand in hand.
That’s why I-N is a staple. These formulas work through heat, humidity, and continuity stress. They support the story without overwhelming it and they reflect Angela’s belief in clean beauty done right.
Angela doesn’t just get the job done, she shapes the way it gets done. Stylists and assistants who work alongside her pick up more than techniques. They learn timing. Trust. Product taste. She’s the kind of pro who doesn’t push products, she simply reaches for what works. And Intelligent Nutrients is one of those quiet recommendations that keeps circulating, from trailer to set to salon.
Angela may be behind the scenes, but her work - and her standards - is front and center.
Whether you're styling for a kitchen crew or your everyday life, her advice stands:
“You want something light, that penetrates well, that’s clean. This is it.”
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Photos: Fx/The Bear. Used for editorial Purposes only. On-set/BTS Photo: Courtesy of Angela Brasington.
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