Lea Michele Explains Why She Wears a Wig in Broadway's 'Chess' That Looks Just Like Her Own Hair

Lea Michele is currently performing in the Broadway musical Chess eight times a week and she’s making sure to keep her hair healthy at the same time.

The Emmy-nominated entertainer wears a wig for her role as Florence Vassy in the acclaimed musical and she’s explaining the reason for wearing a wig that looks exactly like her own hair.

Lea noted in a TikTok video that people ask her all the time why she wears the wig instead of just using her real hair for the role. Well… there’s a good reason.