Backstage at MOMENTUM by Timo Weiland for Crowne Plaza at Kia STYLE360 NYFW

Backstage at MOMENTUM by Timo Weiland for Crowne Plaza, models were getting prepped by lead hair stylist Michele Carrillo for Not Your Mother's and lead makeup artist James Vincent for MustaeV. 

The hair look for women was very natural with a soft bend to the hair. There was not much of a  focus on volume. The stylists worked with the natural texture of the hair, using Not Your Mother's Double Take Dry Finish Spray. Hair on both sides needed to look identical, yet some models had their hair tucked behind the ear. 

The hair look for men was clean, refined and natural, with a defined semi gloss hair part and minimal product applied. 

- Kim Weling

Not Your Mother's Hair Look for Helen Castillo New York Spring / Summer 2018 at Kia STYLE360 NYFW

Not Your Mother's created the hair looks for Helen Castillo New York Spring / Summer 2018 presented by Chapstick, at Kia STYLE360. The hair look centered on a finger wave design on the forehead, and no hair part. The rest of the hair is curled and combed out once the hair has cooled, for a more glam effect in the back of the hair for a Grace Kelly inspired look.

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2017 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2017, Lead Stylist for Macadamia Professional, Eiji Yamane created the hair look for the show - a French Twist Chignon. 

Here are step-by-step tips on how to create the French Twist Chignon:

1. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion, section hair and blow dry. 
2. Create a central part and pull back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck - pulling tightly to ensure the top of the head is smooth and sleek.
3. Separate ponytail into three sections and braid all the way through the length of the ponytail. Secure ends with an elastic. 
4. Fold new braid in half. After you tucked the braid up, pin it into place with the bobby pins. 
5. Using a hair extension matching the color of hair, take one section and clip it under the braid and curling up, create a large loop wrapping around to the right side of the braid. Secure with bobby pins.
6. Repeat step 5 at the top section and middle section to create a loose, "crescent" chignon, ensuring the inside braid is completely covered.
7. Spray with Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray to lock in place.
8. Using a comb, gently smooth out all hair that is pulled back onr last time and apply Macadamia Professional Whipped Detailing Cream to tame any flyaways.
9. To complete the look, liberally spray Macadamia Professional Weightless Moisture Dry Oil Micro Mist for added shine and luster. 

To get flawless skin, models were prepped with skincare products by Pevonia. BeautybyRudy created the "Brilliant Royal Blue" eyeliner and rich berry lips with makeup by Ubati New York. Zang Toi also partnered with digital makeup app, Perfect365, where users could see the makeup looks as the models hit the runway. 

Sundays, with their new 10-Free, Nontoxic nail polish collection, created the nail look for the show. The nail look was a matte black with a brilliant lacquered blue square designed by Zang himself.

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Tome Fall/Winter 2017 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Tome Fall/Winter 2017, before hair and makeup, models got prepped with skyn ICELAND, including two new products that were just launched during New York Fashion Week - the Brightening Eye Serum and Hydro Cool Firming Neck Gel. 

To cleanse the face, Glacial Cleansing Cloths for the face and the eyes were used, along with the Pure Pore Minimizer and Pure Cloud Cream. The Brightening Eye Serum was applied, followed by the Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gel. Also applied to the face were Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels for Forehead and Smile Lines, Plumping Lip Gel, and Hydro Cool Firming Neck Gel.

For hair, Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders focused on natural hair textures to create an array of individual styles. Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil was used to instantly add moisture and bring hair back to life. The sleek ponytails and curly styles were then set with Air Control Light Hold Hair Spray featuring the Pure-fume aroma with certified organic lavender, bergamot and palmarosa. 

Aveda Artist Pro Tip: "To create a super sleek, healthy style, use Damage Remedy Split End Repair on the ends right before you blow dry - this will seal in the product and instantly repair split ends."

The makeup look was created be Diane Kendal and the MAC Pro team. 

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Fall/Winter 2017 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Fall/Winter 2017 at New York Fashion Week, models were prepped with two new skyn ICELAND products: the Brightening Eye Serum with Arctic Peptides and Hydro Cool Neck Gel with Niacinamide and Plant Collagen.  

Check out my interview with skyn ICELAND founder and president Sarah Kugelman as she walks me through the new launches and what products to pair with them. 

The hair look created by Davines was a boho wave with a center part, using hair extensions by Indique. Make-up and nail looks were created by Glamsquad.

skyn ICELAND's Arctic Hydrating Balm, Arctic Face Oil, and Under-Eye Illuminator

- Kim Weling