11. There are pop-up nail salons. Be careful where you step! Manicurists will literally be crawling on the floor to give models quick pedicures, while others focus on creating the nail art trends we all will want to copy next season.
12. Drugstore products reign supreme. While plenty of pros use the high-end stuff, many rely on trusty favorites like L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray ($13), Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve ($6), and Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré ($28) to create the looks. Mario Badescu Rose Water Spray ($7) is another affordable backstage staple.
13. Backstage photos are not always revealed in real time. For the most part, backstage photos of the final hair, makeup, and nail looks are embargoed until the show happens (and don’t even think about releasing looks of the clothes before the main event!). So the behind-the-scenes images on Instagram were probably taken hours earlier. Reporters get around this by posting on a piece of the puzzle in real time, so a red lip here and a braid there are allowed.
