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New York Fashion Week's Best Backstage Looks

Sometimes the best hair and makeup looks at Fashion Week aren't the ones being sent down the runway. These are the hairstylists, makeup artists, and manicurists who caught our eye behind the scenes

by Dawn Davis

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During Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, backstage beauty pros work their butts off. They have 6 a.m. call times, tend to dozens of models, dart from show to show, and give innumerable interviews to editors about their "inspiration."

Yet, somehow, despite the pandemonium, many of them manage to do it all while keeping their own inspired hair and makeup looks intact.

Whether it's a sleek topknot, a gorgeous bright lipstick, or an impeccable manicure, we're downright impressed by the beauty pros who take the time to do their own hair and makeup. Especially under the chaotic conditions that are NYFW, where going for a 20-second ponytail and a slick of lip gloss would be extremely tempting.

Skip ahead to see our favorite beauty pros' looks backstage at Fashion Week Spring 2013.

So when we spotted particularly put-together pros backstage, we snapped their pictures -- and asked what they were wearing. Most of them were taken aback that we had noticed them, let alone cared. But, like any true beauty buff, they were happy to share their secrets. This is how the pros do it ...

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Big yawn.

by robyne00 Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate

I\'m sorry, but I hate the rainbow hair some females, both celebrities and average women, are currently showing. If you\'re over the age of 30, I think it ages you, instead of looking young and hip. I guess wearing oddly-colored hair is okay for younger gals, but only in small doses. Those stupid pink and blue shades that Katy Perry wears make her look like a bad joke, and I don\'t know why an attractive young woman would do that to herself. The age of punk rock is over, and the wild hair colors need to follow suit. And don\'t EVEN get me started on that grayish-lavender shade Kelly Osbourne has been sporting for quite awhile now. My great-aunt and Kelly must share the same colorist. Yikes..

by BengalsGal Friday, October 5, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate

I love the dark hair with the blue-green tint!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:25AM Report as inappropriate

Not too interesting.

by SarahNiikole Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate

I've been using Dior Addict lipstick since it hit the scene years ago. It is fantastic, and they continually improve on the formula to make it more moisturizing. Love!

by PyperRua Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 06:07AM Report as inappropriate

This was probably the most boring article TB has ever posted.

by CaroleVonAllten Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 05:27PM Report as inappropriate

Mally is looking really great in this pics...the dark blue color improves beauty of her body...the product that is in her hand is really well for the face and body....

by shalini23 Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 12:36AM Report as inappropriate

I love Mally's hairstyle!

by yestfl Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 12:17PM Report as inappropriate

Mally always looks so pulled together. LOVE her.

by MissPoison Friday, September 14, 2012 at 06:20PM Report as inappropriate