Don't Miss Any of the Backstage Action at New York Fashion Week!

There are many ways to find that special New York Fashion Week moment — sitting front of house and watching the models bring the looks down the runway, checking out the backstage action where the hair and makeup teams are hard at work, or just checking Instagram to see it all through filtered lenses. If you only have access to the latter (we know those NYFW tickets can be pretty VIP), then we're here to make things easier by rounding up the best snapshots from your favorite models, designers, hairstylists, and makeup artists. And be sure to stay on top of the beauty brands and experts you need to follow on Instagram during NYFW — including yours truly.

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Mark Townsend

Mark Townsend

Mark touched up a model's tucked-in hairstyle at Elizabeth and James.

Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls

This emerald eye from the Anna Sui show is the perfect look to try tonight.

Maybelline

Maybelline

Backstage at J. Mendel, makeup artist Dick Page created a wintery look that felt just right in the snowy weather.

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler

It was all business behind the scenes at Proenza Schouler.

J. Mendel

J. Mendel

This romantic look is the perfect hair and makeup inspiration for Valentine's Day.

Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson

The bright makeup matched the bold looks that went down the runway at Betsey Johnson.

Anna Sui

Anna Sui

Hairstylist Garren was working hard backstage at Anna Sui.

Butter London

Butter London

Nail artist Katie Jane Hughes used six different lacquers to create this tweed manicure for ICB by Prabal Gurung.

Dick Page

Dick Page

Models Frankie Rayder, Carolyn Murphy, and Karen Elson posed before the Michael Kors show.

MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics

This bold gold liner completed the glamorous look at Badgley Mischka.

Katie Jane Hughes

Katie Jane Hughes

The look at Libertine included a dramatic cat eye.

Deborah Lippmann

Deborah Lippmann

At Narciso Rodriguez, the hair and makeup was minimal and sleek.

J.Crew

J.Crew

A toothbrush helped complete the finishing touches at J.Crew.

Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn

Model Jourdan Dunn snapped a selfie with makeup artist Pat McGrath.

MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics

A dip-dye technique created this dramatic look at Thom Browne.

T3 Micro

T3 Micro

Backstage at Honor, the double braids were woven with ribbons and scarves.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury

Karlie Kloss's candlelit eyes looked gorgeous at Donna Karan New York.

Butter London

Butter London

Nail artist Katie Jane Hughes created this "glittered goth" manicure at Libertine.

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Nail artist Naomi Yasuda created the floating blue manicure at Opening Ceremony.

DKNY PR Girl

DKNY PR Girl

The DKNY show focused on highlighting the individuality of real New Yorkers.

Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese

It was all about heavy metals at Tracy Reese.

Band of Outsiders

Band of Outsiders

The white outlined manicure at Band of Outsiders was inspired by these unusual black gloves.

Lela Rose

Lela Rose

Shimmering gold lids and a twisted updo completed the ethereal look at Lela Rose.

Coco Rocha

Coco Rocha

Makeup artist Pat McGrath worked her magic on the model at Victoria Beckham.

Jake Rosenberg

Jake Rosenberg

Tousled hair came down the runway at Rag & Bone.

Prabal Gurung

Prabal Gurung

Model Hollie May Saker couldn’t wait for the Prabal Gurung show to start.

Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor

Bold brows and a berry lip are the perfect combination to take you from day to night.

Jill Stuart

Jill Stuart

Hair stylist James Pecis made his last minute touch-ups before the start of the Jill Stuart show.

Yigal Azrouël

Yigal Azrouël

While stylists got to work, this model kept her energy up with a caffeine boost backstage.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury

Karolina Kurkova's pointy nails and cat eyes created a feline feel at Cushnie et Ochs.

The Society Management

The Society Management

Model Camille Rowe donned black eyeliner backstage at Rag & Bone.

Butter London

Butter London

The flaming nails at Nicole Miller were the creation of makeup artist and manicurist Katie Jane Hughes.

Chloe Wise

Chloe Wise

Dark eye makeup and beautiful woven braids completed the dramatic look at Nicole Miller.

Next Model Management

Next Model Management

At Helmut Lang, model Maja Salamon rocked hair and makeup that had an edgy, tough vibe.

Butter London

Butter London

The shining nails and eye makeup created by Katie Jane Hughes matched the jewelry at the Dannijo presentation.

The Zoe Report

The Zoe Report

Makeup artist Tom Pecheux prepped a model for the Peter Som catwalk.

Julep Maven

Julep Maven

A model sat back and relaxed while getting a pedicure from Julep at the Trina Turk presentation.

Nars

Nars

A graphic eye created by makeup artist Uzo made for a modern look at Tanya Taylor.

Tresemmé

Tresemmé

The French manicure got a dark twist with oxblood and black polish at Rebecca Minkoff.

Jason Wu

Jason Wu

Backstage at Jason Wu, the Kerastase team worked their magic on this model's hair.

BCBG Max Azria

BCBG Max Azria

Simple nails kept all eyes on the outfits.

BCBG Max Azria

BCBG Max Azria

MAC Cosmetics got the models runway ready.

Rag & Bone

Rag & Bone

Makeup artist Gucci Westman finalized the hair and makeup before tomorrow's show during this beauty test.

Creatures of the Wind

Creatures of the Wind

At Creatures of the Wind, blue liner and a thick braid completed the look.

Milk Studios

Milk Studios

Things stayed silly thanks to hairstylist James Pecis.

Whit

Whit

Hairstylist Matt Fugate created this "downtown milkmaid" braid we would gladly try on ourselves.