Does Andy Allo wear a wig on Chicago Fire?

Wendy Seager is back in action. The  Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) rep has been brought into Firehouse 51 to solve the chilling case of a church arsonist, and maybe even strike up a few sparks of her own with Severide (Taylor Kinney).

Seager is played by actress Andy Allo, who’s known offscreen for her eclectic musical career and style. In the case of the latter, however, there are some fans questioning whether Allo wears a wig on Chicago Fire, or if the hair she sports as Seager is the real thing.

Here’s what we know about Allo’s personal style and her wig situation onscreen.

Andy Allo plays the arson investigator on Chicago Fire

Allo does indeed wear a wig to play Wendy Seager. The actress has not specifically discussed her character’s fashion during promos, but a quick glance at her social media proves that she has not grown her hair out, and is sporting the same short cut style she usually does when she’s not on the set.

The multi-talented entertainer has not spoken in-depth about her role on Chicago Fire, but her few social media comments have been rife with positivity. “So honored to be part of the Chicago Fire Family and learning so much about the hard work first responders and firefighters do”, she wrote after her series debut in 2019.

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Allo has talked about her own hairstyle at length during interviews. During a chat with Afro Bella, the former Prince collaborator revealed that she used to put her hair in braids and cornrows before attempting a more natural look. “I’ve never used a relaxer in my hair and am so happy when I hear about people transitioning because those chemicals are very toxic”, she said. “I absolutely love being natural.”

When asked what her advice is for others seeking out a unique style, Allo stated that freedom is the key. “Just let it go”, she urged. “Let your hair do what it wants to. If we fight with our hair, sooner or later- it departs.”

Allo’s wig may be an distraction for some, but her character’s chemistry with Severide has been one of the more interesting developments in season 10. It’ll be exciting to see where character goes, and how her dynamic with Severide changes as they continue to work alongside one another.

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