14 Celebrities Who Are Willing to Do Anything to Get the Perfect Red Carpet Photo

We’re used to the idea of celebrities looking their best on the red carpet. But do we actually know what tricks their stylists, designers, and makeup artists use to make them shine? We decided to find out what these tricks are and would like to share them with you.

Thicker-looking hair with the help of makeup

While preparing for an important event, celebrities tend to invite a makeup artist along. And the artist sometimes applies makeup not only to their face but also to their scalp. Kristofer Buckle, the stylist to Mariah Carey and Blake Lively, said on Good Morning America that he’ll “use makeup on the scalp to make the hairline look more full.”

Wearing 2 sets of shapewear simultaneously

Kim Kardashian has always been open about her love for shapewear, and she even has her own shapewear company. One time, she revealed that she sometimes wears 2 sets of shapewear at once. This helps her feel confident in front of cameras.

Using a sponge or socks to remove deodorant stains

Deodorant stains on a black dress can ruin the most elegant look. You can remove them with a special sponge or use a nylon sock if you don’t have one on hand. You just need to rub the stain with a sock, and it’ll become less noticeable.

Sandpapering shoes

Jasmine Caccamo is a celebrity stylist whose clients include John Cena, Addison Riecke, and Gigi Hadid. She usually sandpapers the bottom of her clients’ shoes because the red carpet can be a little bit slippery. It guarantees that they won’t slip and fall right in front of their colleagues and photographers.

Wearing socks instead of shoes if your floor-length dress isn’t long enough

If your floor-length dress is not long enough and you can’t make it longer, there is a good solution — don’t wear shoes at all. Zendaya, for example, appeared at a Euphoria season 2 event wearing a vintage Valentino dress combined with socks. She had to do this because the dress couldn’t be altered.

Having emergency necessities in one’s purse

In order to be prepared for any unexpected situations, stylists make sure to pack their clients’ emergency necessities in their purses, like a safety pin, a threaded needle, and adhesive tape. And if a celebrity forgets what brand she’s wearing, a cheat sheet will be in the purse too.

Wearing pants under their dress for added warmth

Not all events take place in warm weather. Jameela Jamil, for example, had to wear jeans under her evening gown at the 2019 Golden Globes to keep warm. According to the actress, it was really cold there.

Pasties

Dresses with a deep cleavage or that are made from transparent fabric require you to cover your breasts with something inconspicuous. Pasties are a popular fashion hack among celebrities. Classic pasties usually come in a nude color but there are decorative pasties that are made from sparkling materials that are meant to attract a lot of attention.

Using anti-static spray to prevent one’s dress from sticking to the legs

Satin has a tendency to acquire static quite easily. And an anti-static spray is a fail-safe way to keep that unpleasant sticky feeling at bay and ensure that your chosen garment is hanging correctly. If you don’t have one on hand, you can use hairspray instead.

Putting tissue paper under the armpits

This trick helps to avoid staining your dress in the armpit area. Actress Jessica Biel, for example, puts tissue paper under her armpits while in the car on her way to an event. And she throws them away right before stepping out of the car. By the way, panty liners can be used for the same purpose.

Wearing plastic bags under high boots

In case you need to wear knee-high or even thigh-high boots that are too tight, celebrity stylists recommend using plastic bags. You need to put them on your feet before putting on your boots. Plastic bags reduce friction, so it’ll be much easier to put your shoes on.

Using toothpaste to clean scuffed shoes

Toothpaste can be useful for way more things than just cleaning teeth. It’s also perfect for cleaning up scuffed shoes. Stylists recommend rubbing a sufficient amount of the paste onto the scuff with a damp cloth before wiping it off.

Using body makeup to cover skin imperfections

Kim Kardashian revealed in an interview that she uses body makeup to cover skin imperfections on her legs.

A sewn-in dancing loop to prevent tripping

A dancing loop is a small loop made with matching fabric that blends into the dress. It’s at about hand level so you can loop your finger or hand inside and lift the skirt of your dress up. Many stylists have them sewn into their clients’ gowns so they can gracefully lift and move the garment as they walk.

Putting a silk scarf over one’s face to protect the dress from makeup

If you cover your face with a silk scarf when getting into your dress, you can save your outfit from getting stained with your foundation or lipstick. This trick is especially useful when you’re wearing something white with bright eye makeup, like Margot Robbie in the photo above.

Do you have fashion tricks of your own? Share them with our readers in the comments below.