On the show day, I woke up, showered, and did two face masks while I blow-dried my hair. First, I got rid of dead skin cells with the Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask — it's gentle enough to ensure there would be no red-faced aftermath. I followed it with a hydrating sheet mask by Leaders. Throwing my beige heels in my bag, I ran out the door to the Mercedes-Benz showroom.
It looked like a typical backstage, with a team from New York Institute of Beauty heading up the glam squad. Our own Jessica Cruel was even there interviewing the role models. Each model was allowed to choose a hair and makeup look inspired by our personal style, so I went with glossy beach waves and a power-pink pout.
