Trolls' Hair
The colorful, iconic hair that defines every Troll's identity and style.
In the DreamWorks Animation Trolls franchise, hair is a central and defining feature of the Trolls, directly inspired by the Troll doll toys created by Thomas Dam. The source material does not describe hair as a soul-based biological extension or a source of life force and magic. Instead, the franchise's origin story in the 2016 film *Trolls* was reimagined by director Mike Mitchell and writer Erica Rivinoja to present the origin of the Trolls' colorful hair as part of a musical comedy. The hair's vibrant colors and styles are a key visual element, reflecting the pop-singing nature of Poppy and Branch's village and the diverse musical tribes introduced in later films, such as the rock trolls in *Trolls World Tour*.
- First Appears
- Trolls (2016)
Lore & Background
The source material does not provide detailed lore about the nature, function, or vulnerabilities of Troll hair. It is known that the 2016 film *Trolls* was designed to present the origin of the Trolls' colorful hair, but no specific biological or magical properties are stated. The Bergens, creatures who eat Trolls to be happy, are the primary antagonists, but the source does not link their actions to harvesting hair or causing pain through cutting it. The hair's diversity across musical tribes is visually evident in the films, with Pop Trolls having colorful styles and Rock Trolls having wild spikes, but the source does not explain this as a manifestation of soul energy or emotional state.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide any narrative scenes or character moments involving hair. The story of the franchise focuses on the adventures of Poppy and Branch as they save their village, explore musical kingdoms, and reunite with family. Hair is a prominent visual feature but is not described in terms of emotional reflection or physical consequences when cut.
Reader's Guide
The source does not offer a guide or functional description of Troll hair. It is not described as a living conduit for emotion, a source of magic, or something that can be cut or stolen to cause pain. The films feature Trolls with colorful hair, and the 2016 film was specifically reimagined to explain the origin of this hair, but no further details about its properties or mechanics are provided in the source.
Did You Know?
- The 2016 film *Trolls* was reimagined by director Mike Mitchell and writer Erica Rivinoja as a musical comedy that would present the origin of the Trolls' colorful hair.
- DreamWorks Animation acquired the intellectual property for the Trolls franchise from the Dam Family and Dam Things in April 2013, having 'big plans for the franchise.'
- The Trolls franchise is inspired by the successful line of Troll doll toys created by Thomas Dam.
- The film *Trolls World Tour* introduced multiple musical tribes, including Rock trolls with distinct hair styles, but the source does not describe hair as having magical properties.
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