Runway Beauty: Betsey Johnson S/S 2012 Makeup, Hair and Nails

Inspired by Nicki Minaj, the look at Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 show was all about a glamour with a bright lip, big waves and blinged out nails.

Makeup
Lead makeup artist Sarah Lucero for Stila Cosmetics created a glamorous face for real women with a dramatic cat eye and hot pink lips. She evened out the skin with Stila Perfect & Correct Foundation, Stila Brighten and Correct Concealer and Stila Sheer Pressed Powder. Then, she prepped the eyelid with Stila Prime Pot and added Sandstone Eyeshadow from Stila In The Light Palette. She lined the upper lashline with Stila Smudge Pot Gel Eyeliner in Black and winged it out for a cat eye look before adding metallic silver liner along the bottom lashline. To finish the look, she contoured the cheeks with Stila Sun Bronzing Powder and gave the lips a “gutsy” look with Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip in Petal topped with Stila Dazzling Sparkle Luxe Lipgloss.

Hair
The sexy side-swept ‘do was the work of hairstylist Peter Gray for Cutler/Redken.

Step 1. Apply Redken Rootful 06 Root Lifting Spray all over at the root.

Step 2. Divide the hair in a diagonal part from front left to back right.

Step 3. Take hair under left part and sweep it around for a tight ponytail on the lower right nape of the neck.

Step 4. Gather hair on the right side of the part. Pin curl section by section and let set. Spray vigorously with Redken Fashion Work 12 Versatile Working Spray on the top and inside each of the curls to lock into place.

Step 5. Once hair has dried, take the clips out and brush through to create dramatic waves.

Step 6. Spray Cutler Shine Tattoo to add glossy finish.



Nails
Founding Creative Director Nonie Creme of butter LONDON created an uber cool nail look at the Betsey Johnson show.

“We did a reverse half moon manicure, with a “stair step” (meaning the false nail sits slightly higher than the nail plate – creating that extra “pop” for the catwalk) holographic glitter tip, in a pointed almond shape. For the glitter tip, we used Diamond Geezer and a holographic shade that was custom mixed for Betsey, and added a diamond stone to the curved base of each tip. Union Jack Black was used on the actual nail – creating the reverse half-moon that almost had a “bruised” effect. Always wanting one more “wow” factor for Betsey, we added a nail piercing with black baby safety pin. Rock and roll, fun, sex, glamour!”



Photos: Courtesy of butter LONDON, Redken and WWD.