11 Oscars red carpet fashion and beauty hacks straight from the pros
Learn how to stunt like the stars with these go-to tips.
Baby powder? Check. Duct tape? Check. Hairspray? Triple check!
These are just a few of the go-to essentials you might see tucked away in a celebrity stylist's kit during awards season.
Truth be told, while stars shine in all their glory on the red carpet, a lot of the magic happens at the hands of trusted glam teams who know how to pull out all their best tricks in a pinch.
The cool thing is that many of the hacks fashion stylists, makeup artists and hairstylists swear by are actually great takeaways we all can translate into our daily rituals to look and feel our best.
"Good Morning America" got ahold of some of the most sought-after celebrity glam masters to reveal their go-to red carpet style hacks. Read ahead to see how to upgrade your style like the pros who know best.
Win big with waterproof makeup
"Because award shows such as the Oscars can be emotional whether you are listening to powerful speeches or winning awards, you need waterproof makeup that won't budge," says celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff, who has been responsible for being "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson's right-hand makeup artist.
"I use waterproof makeup that includes lip liners, eyeliners, mascaras, concealer, smudge-proof eye, and cheek creams, as well as setting sprays that keep the face locked and loaded regardless of tears," she said.
Kick concealer chaos to the curb
When stepping out on the red carpet, there are plenty of cameras flashing, which can sometimes reveal every inch of makeup you're wearing if it isn't applied carefully.
Sheriff's trick for not getting concealer or highlighter flashback (an unflattering bright cast under the eyes when being photographed) is to mix a translucent powder with a colored powder. "This helps to offset the flashback and still keep the under-eye looking rested and fresh."
Stay static-free
For the 2019 Grammys, celebrity hairstylist Marcia Hamilton created a gorgeous sleek yet curly ponytail for Alicia Keys. To prevent any unwanted static in her hair, Hamilton sprayed Phytolaque Soie hairspray on her brush before brushing curls out to keep everything bouncy and free of flyaways.
Do use duct tape
It's hard to forget Kim Kardashian West's Instagram post where she revealed that she used duct-tape to keep her red carpet cleavage intact.
Janet Mandell, celebrity stylist and owner of By:Fashionaholic, has dressed big names such as Ariana Grande and Gigi Hadid. She agrees with Kim K's cleavage trick.
"Use duct tape to pull the breasts up instead of pasties," says Mandell. "Duct tape is much stronger, keeps the cleavage natural, and keeps your breasts up and tight all night long."
Sandpaper your shoes
"Walking in heels on any surface can be a recipe for disaster," says Mandell. "Add sandpaper to the bottom of your shoe to provide extra grip."
Ditch deodorant stains
Celebrity stylist Jenny Rodriguez has worked with everyone from red carpet host Giuliana Rancic to actress and reality star Kyle Richards.
She has seen her share of mishaps, but she knows just what to do when it comes to deodorant stains. "I’ve used a nylon sock to remove deodorant stains off dresses and it actually works really well."
Glow the right way
Whether it's on the red carpet or in real life, who doesn't love a radiant glow?
Celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert Neil Scibelli has worked with the likes of supermodels Molly Sims and Elle Macpherson, and he recommends adding shine in the right areas of the face rather than all over.
"To keep the cheekbones looking fresh and dewy, I use a translucent powder away from the cheeks and focus on mattifying just on the center of the face -- between the brows, the sides of the nose, the center of the chin," he says. "This helps to bring out the highlights and high points of the face without looking oily during red carpet flashes."
Smile with your eyes
Keeping a gorgeous gaze can up the ante on any red carpet photo moment so why not play up your eye look?
"When clients want a more defined eye, without wearing anything too heavy, I use a chocolate-colored liner just along and slightly outside the lower lash line, says Scibelli. "This helps to define the eye shape and thicken the lash line."
To further give your smize more sparkle, Scibelli advises using light-reflecting eyeshadow shades. "When the camera flash hits a metallic textured pigment, it really lights up the eyes and brightens. We see this look used on the inner corners of the eyes as well, for an amazing 'wide-awake' pop."
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