The pros divulge their rules for looking runway-ready — like using blush the same way you would bronzer to contour.
Getting an invitation to NYFW brings with it plenty of perks (where else are you going to cross paths with Lindsay Lohan, Julia Fox and Greg from The White Lotus in the span of a weekend?) though none are quite as useful as the nuggets of beauty wisdom you get to pick up along the way. Undoubtedly, what happens on the runways and front rows of fashion week produces some truly iconic beauty moments — Doja Cat’s bedazzled Schiaparelli look by Pat McGrath comes to mind — but what’s going on backstage is an entirely different beast.
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Behind the scenes, the industry’s top makeup artists, hairstylists, nail and lash techs are scrambling to create the looks that will set the tone for the season ahead. And with multiple shows happening back-to-back on the hour, there’s no room for error and not a New York minute to be spared. No matter your level of expertise, if you’re working backstage you need to pull out every trick in the book to make sure every model looks the part before hitting the runway.
We took the opportunity to chat with the best in the biz and ask them to reveal their runway beauty secrets, from reviving tired skin to nailing false lashes on the first try. Ahead, we dive into the most interesting and useful NYFW backstage beauty tips we uncovered.
Use a makeup brush to keep hair smooth
Hair genius and lead stylist for TreSemmé Lacy Redway loves to keep it sleek when she’s creating her…
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