Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2016 (MBFWA) caps off in Sydney this Sunday and even if you’re not the least bit fashion savvy, it doesn’t matter because we all know it’s really about the beauty anyway.
From the crazy hairdos and whacky make-up looks to the more wearable trends, if you want to be the first in the know when it comes to backstage beauty – these are the make-up artists and hairstylists you need to follow on Instagram.
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@nigelstanislaus – Nigel Stanislaus, Maybelline New York Make-up Director
Nigel’s talent with a make-up brush is so sought after, he’s doing every single runway show throughout fashion week for Maybelline.
@richardkavanagh – Richard Kavanagh, Hairstylist for Redken
Last year Richard took us back in time with sky-high curls and Cleopatra-styled wigs – this year we’re predicting something futuristic.
@laurenmccowan – Lauren McCowan, Hairstylist
If you’re not one of Lauren’s 24,000 followers already, you’ll want to hit that follow button to be the first to see what she comes up with for Aje and P.Jamé.
@alphiesadsad – Alphie Sadsad, Bobbi Brown Lead Make-up Artist
Bringing his experience from fashion shows all around the world, we’re bound to see something new and maybe a little crazy from Alphie Sadsad.
@valonzhaircutters – Renya Xydis, WELLA AUSTRALIA NZ Creative Director and CLOUD 9 Ambassador
Owner of three premier hair salons, we’re expecting Renya’s creations to be something that stuns on the runway, but can also be recreated for the streets.
@lindalubrinmakeup – Linda Lubrin for Bobbi Brown
This girl can do no wrong with brows, so we’re praying she reveals some secrets in her snaps.
@byronturnbull – Byron Turnbull, Edwards and Co Sydney Australia Hairstylist and Colourist
Byron Turnbull’s Instagram should be every girl’s first point of call when searching for some hairspo, so we’re expecting some killer backstage shots.
@philipbarwick – Philip Barwick, Hairstylist for Redken
If you like messy, effortlessly cool hair you’re going to want to keep an eye on what Philip Barwick does for his three shows.
@aniamilczarczyk – Ania Milczarczyk, Make-up artist for Laura Mercier
With an Instagram already full of next-level highlighting and glowing skin, you can bet Ania will be pulling out all the stops when it comes to shimmer and a dewy finish.
@headcasehair – Jon Pulitano, Hairsylist for Redken
Bringing a wealth of salon and runway experience, the styles Jon Pulitano whip up are sure to be wanted by every ‘it’ girl in Australia.
Ohhh that berry lip in the first photo is gorgeous