Behind the Scenes of the Red Carpet: Insider Secrets You Never Knew
Eyebrow products are not all created equal
Brazen bold brows, are a go-to for celebs that want to wow. Some models audition with what God gave ’em and the rest of us mortals need a little assistance — in that area. Sow what the stars use when the old eyebrow pencile just doesn’t cut it? They apply lip balm in between colors and textures. Yes, that stuff! Smooshing an adhesive will do keep everything down, and lip moisturizer is up for the duty.
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Unlike those disgusting skinny brows that were all the rage in the ’90s and early ’00s, these days on the red carpet, you actually have to have a bushy brow or two and then some!
Not everyone gets to wear trousers you know.
Our daily attire is rather basic. No matter how envious your outfit is, it likely follows a template. It has a top, bottom and they both cover the stuff we don’t want to see. On the red carpet, outfits are rewarded for being over-the-top, very much on purpose. The classic bra and panty cut will possibly display everywhere. What’s a star to do, other than going commando?
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So one strategy could be stick-ons. So many celebs adore this brand new brand called Shibue Couture undergarments. They make perfectly seamless, string-free covers for pretty much any dress, no matter how funky. This is all about the glue, baby!
The Cherry Jell-O Hack
And that there is a red out there for every woman. And if you get the tone right, you can be a bad ass too. Celebs basically have a posse that specializes in color selection just for them, you know? However, some of the products that they adore, do not last throughout the evening. Here, a little trick that last red lipstick more than the product promises. That’s right—cherry Jell-O of all things. Weird? It gets weirder.
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Simply put on the dry Jell-O powder on wet lips before the lipstick. Kids have knowledge that this stuff hits two hours later than the snack. When the makeup starts to come off, the red starts to show through!
This is What They Use For The Ultimate Red Color
Natural red hair is the rarest color hair in the world right now. Even though many gingers grow up ashamed of the color, it can be an advantage when they get older. Take Hollywood for example, red is what really differentiates them from the rest. For example, Christina Hendricks from Madmen. The fans of those roles might like Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Chastain too. They also have a bizarre method of retaining their bright colors!
Some of these women apply pomegranate or cranberry juice before an event to highlight the lively tones they see in their natural hair. Only slightly beneficial for hair that is already pink, it would do nothing for a brunette. The more you know!
The Toned up Tan Trick
Some stars play up their pale skin and others maximize their tan. Each has an appeal, no doubt. There is an additional advantage for being darker: You appear much firmer. In the light, they pop — something about the contrast of dark on muscle. Even the skinniest of celebs like to turn to self-tanner or spray tan for that effect, and there’s a certain method to their beauty.
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One star who comes out on top? If they want to open up the chest to show off their arms in a gown, go straight for the tanning spray underneath their triceps. This visual trick creates an illusion of the whole arm appearing more toned. It’s genius!
They’re All Shape Shifters
We all assume celebs are just naturally superior to us, body-wise. And maybe they are! But honestly, they receive a bit of assistance in the process. There was lipo and there was the implants. Then there are clothes that squeeze and mold it all together tighter than the human body. They utilize spanks and even archaic types of shapewear like corsets on the red carpet for optimum effect. Who thinks Kim Kardashian came out this way? I mean, these curves are absolutely wild.
For a few hours, things look extreme thanks to body shapers. They simply have to sport it long enough to get their performance photographed. But we know that they are not wearing this at home. It looks like torture!
What They Do to Get That Going Commando Look
These days, starlets will test the limits of fashion. The slits are higher and the necklines are lower. It has become so scandalous that even the underwear does not even work! Celebs have their own methods when it comes to dealing with not-so-great design, and for hours without a slip up. What you could do is get nude nylons and cut them into pieces, so as not to show your panty lines during the event. Not even a bodycon dress can reveal the truth!
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Certain stars use cut off nylons as bare-basic underthings, which comes in very handy when dismounting from a limo. The paparazzi is everywhere and ruthless. They’re actually hovering over a cup shot!
The Painful Facelift Quickie
We all know that time, once gone, never returns. So we all reach an age when just about every woman thinks about getting a facelift. And way earlier than that, there’s the botox and wonder products. But perhaps you’re still not there yet — and neither are plenty of Hollywood stars. Apparently, a hairdo can also shave a few years off your face. Which is why some celebs tend to rock tight braids around their faces!
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That’s right. Some little braids next to your temples will sort of hold back the facial skin a little. Stylists can even conceal them under your hair. Very sneaky stuff!
What No One Told Them that they used a sandpaper with this
High heels all night is a job skill, in LA — it’s a must if you’re trying to get into Hollywood. And we do find that celebs do it so well, because we definitely can’t! However, Is there something they use which gives them the ease to do this? With how rarely we see trips and falls, you know they have some secret way of going about it. So what is it?
They apparently use sandpaper. And make some blisters: Stuff that rough material in, and your feet will never get loose from your shoes. It is more friction no matter how much everybody is sweaty. It sounds so painful!
Get Big Shoe Energy
That high heels are designed to make our legs and our bottoms look good. But are we really having fun in them? No, not really. Heels are shit painful — never as pretty as they are painful. How do stars spend every minute of every day smiling in them. There’s a trick to it — a neat little trick. Some celebs actually wear shoe sizes larger. That leaves space to stuff them full of all types of stuffing, including silicone.
Well once you tape the squishy stuff in place your golden. Although it still might be difficult to last till the end of the night in stilettos. It’s only up to a point that one can battle gravity. But it sure helps!
The Clever Blazer Trick
So when you’ve rifled through your couture closet and nothing fits right, all hope would seem lost. but not to worry: A blazer is always the style solution. A little rigged fabric also never hurt to make it seem like everything is in its proper position. This iconic piece is one that most all celebs have a couple of designer versions. That’s flattering on all body shapes, say stylists!
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A hack that any of us can use on any given day when nothing seems to click. Hey, if stars can do it, we can do it too!
Hollywood’s No Stranger to Hairline Tweaks
The likelihood is you don’t spend a great deal of time considering your own hairline. But if your in PublicEYE, every detail gets zoomed in on by those cameras. If your hair is dark, flaws are more noticeable. In a sense, your hairline is a frame for your face. Something you never thought about? Everything is considered by a red carpet stylist, including using brow powder to balance things out. He who seeks to look like perfection in front of the stars, may be a symmetry.
You may even take some stuff off if you have a weird hair line. Hollywood stars even endured painful electrolysis to achieve that very look — but none the wiser to their fans!
JLo’s Bizarre Three Shine Method
At times, a matte look also appears on trendy and most of the fashion style. There’s just something about a dewy and shiny face that appears to make a statement at the red carpet. There are certain celebs that are just born with the glow You know Jennifer Lopez is the queen of this category, frequently partnering with brands to push out highlighters of her own. But what is her technique? You may be shocked to find out she gets some assistance from a household product, however.
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In addition to the fancy highlighters she used, Jlo also uses Vaseline on her face. For this star, there is never enough glimmer, shimmer and shine. Sounds sticky!
Not intended for use on face
And you would be right to say that deodorant is for the armpits. But you never thought that you use it as. Celebrities roll deodorant on their faces for the red carpet. Of course, they are not shy over there when it comes to odour. In fact, this is a makeup artists’ trick to stay cool on hot days. Just get an antiperspirant, it will do the trick.
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The body has a predictable response, and celebs want to rule that. Sweaty faces under hot stage lights and the dry California sun!
The Booty Adjustment
Hollywood has done what seems a full 180 from chest to bottom. That was when it was all about the cleavage, and now butts are in. And so celebs are taking the necessary measures to enhance them on the red carpet. Khloe Kardashian in a body conscious skintight dress that hugs all her curves. But slimm
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On the Golden Globes Awards, Kristen opened up about the padded briefs she wore. She was not shy to say she padded her butt — but just for an evening. It may be far more common than we realize!
Youthful Hand Trick
Dermatologists always tell you to put on sunblock, not just to avoid cancer. It’s also the surest way to halt the 1st half of the aging process, due to the influence of UVA rays. These nasty rays disintegrating your collagen! And whilst a lot of girls are listening to this advice on their face, they may neglect their hands. Have you ever seen an older woman with a baby face and elderly hands? However, there are some other odd methods of stopping that!
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Just ask actress Lea Michelle, who has a rather interesting approach. Weird Part: If you think, she uses a highlighter stick on her hands!
How They Don’t Even Sweat It
Who wants to have their expensive equipment get spoiled? We all know that coffee and wine are the usual offenders, but sweat marks are the worst, and there is absolutely no place for a photo of that on the red carpet. In fact, some stars have made the choice to take measures to avoid this. Sure we all know that botox can erase your wrinkles, but now they can get botox to stop your sweat leaks. I guess it just paralyses all sorts of stuff!
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Chrissy Teigen — Who is not shy about getting it for (in her case) overactive sweat glands. And her most glamorous moments were a constant source of it. Who knew!
The Magic of Wig Tape
Everyone believed that game changers were over. Okay that looks great on George Washington but still— However, we didn’t even have that inkling in our minds to use them! But the return of faux hair — thanks to the red carpet — has changed all that. Now, artists from Doja Cat to Nicki Minaj are making them cool again, and they want you to understand how to use them properly — and cleverly. Never forget one essential!
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Wig wearers of all kinds will tell you that two sided tape is the secret sauce, so if glam life is in your future, invest in some double sided tape. No celebrity wants to lose their locks on a red carpet.
It’s All About That Tone
No worries ladies, using SPF (Sunscreen) on the face every day is great but there comes a time when the body does not correlate to the face. If you’re a bikini-tanner at the pool you will be getting weird bikini lines, too. It just looks weird on that red carpet. Stars use a whole spackle of makeup from head to toe. There should be tan lines (not to mention bruises or bizarre birthmarks) ending kindly short of a film premiere. But how do they do it?
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This is an easier one – make-up 🤭 Not just for your face and works like magic when the stars try to conceal those blemishes!
Keep Those Toes Tamed
What is Arnold and I quite wondered at is that as far as the red carpet is concerned closed shoes have been damned for eternity. A lot more toe appears to go on and pedis are a requirement. Sandals are open footwear that provide less support, but look attractive. Celebs must walk around without even a hint of pain. It’s their job! In hindsight, we know they have blisters. So they are taping their third and fourth toes together to escape that. It helps, actually!
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This might sound weird, but hear me out: tape is a buffer zone between the strap and your skin. It sounds perfectly reasonable, and it looks to work.
The Little Spoon
For many of us, dark circles are a fact of life. It can be due to fatigue, but at times, it is all genetic. For this first group, caffeine creams hold promise of greatness. Celebs have begun showing up to events with them, plus a little spoon to stir up the region. Designed for puffy, dark eyes, this combination is great. Or at least, no one wants to read that in the tabloids. To explain the fatigue — just imagine the gossip!
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To emulate their method, pat the eye cream in and spoon press. That is meant to help streamline things. Let us know how it goes!
The Shimmery Hair Trick
⭐We always want shiny hair. Did you ever hear anyone compliment your boring hair? We don’t expect that to become a trend any time soon. On the flip side, we’ve seen everyone sporting dream hair on the red carpet. How do they mask it to look perfectly healthy? It now turns out that masks, sprays and oils have always been inadequate to compete with their glow. It’s something else!
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Them are sparkly from fine micro glitter — their hair is another level. Savvy salon owners combined the powder into hairspray… and voilactical da Vinci vitamin spritz pianist.pic. Shimmering GP, you try it out.
Others Put Tint On Their Gums
We expect Hollywood to wear bright, white smiles. Even when things were black and white, it always was. So, in Technicolor, it is well past time to keep an eye on your teeth today. Now if you were a female who wears shiny red lipstick to parties, there is a clever method to create a more vivid distinction. Stars are bleeding their lips out with red lip stain. It’s very subtle but it definitely got the job done!
We genuinely think this is the most odd one of their red carpet tricks we’ve seen, but hey, whatever works!
No More Chafing
It makes chafing a real problem for stars that are slightly more massive. Take Amy Schumer: she write and speak quite explicitly that she, like, always has this problem. Tight dresses would have her thighs rubbing together uncomfortably. The signature red carpet uniform, of course. Sounds like it hurt! While others like Adele took the decision to lose weight. However, there has to be a solution for the others who have prepare to go through the process. What does Amy suggest?
The comic is putting deodorant all over the place. The powdery effect helps. If you are going to be on camera for several hours, then this is not a bad idea.
Automatic Static Killer
You want shiny hair when you get out of the hair chair. So, for how long does things remain that way? We know this from experience; the world plays with it awfully fast. Even the electrical charge in the air, can produce frizz. They used dryer sheets for the stars to absorb the static, and it works like a charm. Simply run a sheet through your hair, and your good as new. You’re welcome!
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Tip: The unscented dryer sheets are the best! A few dashes of mountain rain or daffodil dreams never hurt anyone, though, you know? Have the whole house looking chic whilst you do it!
Stay Perfectly Polished
How come stars never seem to have a smeared manicure? Why not? We’ve all been there: Waiting for our nails to set is very, very, boring. Because, so often, it appears done — and then one stumble shatters it all. You cannot mess up your nails on the red carpet. Jessica Biel has a foolproof plan to never be caught with an unfortunate mitt. We’re prepared to steal it!
The more you take to wait, the greater the chance that everything will fall apart. And the minute Jessica finishes painting her nails, she applies her beloved Fast Drops to help them dry faster. Easy, peasy!
Apparently This Outdated Trick Is Still Being Used
This text goes back to the tights that we have worn at least once in our lives. There has not been much reason to wear see-through nylons since prom night, though. For casual wear, it has become a little bit to be out of manner. And neither does the expectation from employers. However, you should know there is still a very widespread applicableness for them on the red carpet. They contain all and are almost invisible What could be better?
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That’s how celebs wear closed-toed shoes — they hide the seam of the footie. The Holy Grail in Hollywood is to minimize the jiggles and to shine and look smooth. Tights, please!
Tone up With This Massage
Walking the carpet is not pretty: Even professionals get pissy in front of the earth. We don’t judge them! Still, we find ourselves interested in them. What do they do to achieve a toned appearance? One such method is a massage, but a very specific kind of massage Actually, it revolves around the belly, of all things. The Joy of Sex: Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz
What are the pain points they solve? Maybe none. That’s not the best move ever, but it does get your blood and oxygen flowing through that area. If the muscles are tight, you may appear slightly slimmer. Worth a shot!
An Eyepopping Hack
Achievement of Hollywood is truly a huge task. Tired eyes are a real possibility when you are constantly promoting films and running around 24/7. It’s not like stars want to be shown worn out on the red carpet, and they know it. Some ladies have a secret makeup trick to make those eyes look bright no matter what day it is, amiright? It’s a method of painting contours on the face and it’s now a favourite of Charlize Theron — whose never-ending zombie look. What is it?
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One good trick, as experts have noted, is to try using neutral eyeliner. They really make the eyes pop, but no one else can see why. It’s a subtle change, but really opens them up a little more and gives a sense of depth to them. That’s the goal!
Nothing Beats the Toothbrush Trick
Your hair should not be crazy and messy at the premiere of the movie. You do wear a crown it is your hair and it should be on point. How do the carpet ladies keep those annoying pieces at bay? One way to tame those flyaways and fuzzies is with a toothbrush. Simply get the bristles slightly coated with hairspray then brush away the strays. You can decide where they go. Finally, you’re in control!
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But that’s all professional. That’s your prerogative too if you want to unleash the tresses. The hack is up for grabs for all of us, if we need to be tidy.
Wrinkle No More
A smooth satin gown always turn heads. But there’s a real danger in the car, if you’re going to be traveling in it, as we expect you will. You’d sit down once and totally ruin it! How do they not arrive on the red carpet looking like a crumpled mess? The answer is more absurd than you might think!
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We mean literally laying down in the ride on the way to an event. I know that sounds bonkers, however they basically have to stay crease-free. To sum it all up: The Isil silk has good points, and bad ones.
Raccoon Prevention
In any way you look at it, a black eye is not good. Punch in the face or mascara smear, all probz bad. And celebs have no wish to be subjected to that at event pics. However, with the heavy use of eyeliner and shadow, there is a genuine chance it may melt into a puddle. How do you avoid the dreaded raccoon eyes, we wonder, as we slick our own lids with what feels like a eyelash gel?
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When makeup artists do makeup, they stick a tape under the eyes of the client. A finishing spray can help keep things in place once the colors are positioned where they should be. Red carpet experts say this is the trick!
Cover It Creatively
Red carpet trends are an entirely different ballgame. The cuts are becoming more ingenious, and the material is becoming closer to nakedness. We love the latest looks. Like where are you meant to hide your bits when all of it collides with any ordinary bra and panty garments? It’s a challenge. Fortunately, the solutions have gotten larger. If nothing else, celeb stylists are masters of tape, amirite? What’s their technique?
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According to reports, they put an X of scotch tape on the chest. The bits that need to be sexxi [SIC] are taped up and the other bits are just suctioned up with tape. You can even wear it as your most sheer fabric — it becomes invisible!
The Emergency Skin Plan
Sure, for some of us it came down to winning the genetic lottery. Except of course for the rest of us, who have a landscape of pointless creams and scrubs dotted across our beauty cabinet. How can we be clear, all the time? Many products over-promise but under-deliver. Unlike apple cider vinegar, it makes no claim. Except celebs who feel that it gets the job done the best. How do they use it beforehand to glow before an event?
Nobody likes pimples and blemishes on red carpets. Apple cider vinegar will at least minimize irritation. Not the worst solution, in a pinch. It’s already in your kitchen!
It’s All About Visine
Sienna W in red carpet We see everyone on the red carpet with some rest. Looking fresh is no accident. We get it, they are busy filming them long hours and then promoting them. One of the more ridiculous tricks celebs sometimes use is Visine solution, of all things. The new drops, admittedly effective with or without a lack of decent rest prior to a big day, can help. It works on reducing the inflammation around the eyes. However, you get another unexpected bonus!
Applying this stuff onto skin redness helps reduces it. We never knew! Even dermatologists admit it. The Bottom Line: On this tiny little bottle, Celebs can have glowing eyes and a little less concealer.
