10 Backstage Beauty Tips from the Pros
1/11Check out the best tips from our favorite hair stylists and makeup artists straight from the backstage of New York Fashion Week.
2/11Hair
"My philosophy with hair products is to go slow. It’s easier to build than to wash your hair." — Orlando Pita for Phyto Hair Care at the Derek Lam Spring 2012 show
Phytovolume Actif Maximizing Volume Spray, $28. Sephora.com.
3/11Hair
"When using thin elastics for a ponytail, use two! If one breaks, the second one will keep your hair in place." — Kevin Ryan at the Tibi Spring 2012 show
Sephora Collection Snag-Free Hair Elastics, $4. Sephora.com.
4/11Hair
"Use a curling iron instead of getting blowouts when it’s rainy out—curls hold up better." — Zahir Ziani, national creative director of Red Door Spas at Nicolas K Spring 2012 show
Hot Tools Gold Curling Iron, $32. Ulta.com.
5/11Eyes
"Put on mascara first, then it’ll be easier to see how far out you should draw with liner." — Sarah Lucero for Stila Cosmetics at the Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 show
Stila Glamoureyes Mascara, $22. Sephora.com.
6/11Face
"In terms of foundation coverage, the sheerest application is with fingers, then a brush, then a sponge." — Tom Pecheux for Estee Lauder at the Derek Lam Spring 2012 show
Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup, $34. Esteelauder.com.
7/11Nails
"For extra intense glittery nails, use a metallic shade, whether silver or gold, as a base." — Nonie Creme for Butter London at the Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 show
Butter London Lacquer in Diamond Geezer, $14. Ulta.com.
8/11Face
"When applying bronzer, keep it on cheeks and cheekbones. Don’t put it too forward on face." — Kim Soane for Bobbi Brown at the Tibi Spring 2012 show
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder, $35. Sephora.com.
9/11Eyes
"Cream doesn’t look as heavy as powder; you can really sheer it out." — Pat McGrath on how to wear bright eyeshadow for CoverGirl at the Anna Sui Spring 2012 show
CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast Shadow Stick in Tempest Blue, $7. Drugstore.com.
10/11Eyes
"The product women overdo most often is mascara. One stroke too many and you can look overdone!" — Gucci Westman at the Rag & Bone Spring 2012 show
Revlon Custom Eyes Mascara in Blackened Brown, $8. Drugstore.com.
11/11Lips
"I love using gold gloss to neutralize the pinkness of lips." — Tom Pecheux for Estee Lauder at the Derek Lam Spring 2012 show
Estee Lauder High Gloss in Honey, $16. Esteelauder.com.
