Backstage Beauty

Ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards, Allure took a strange journey backstage to see how the out-of-this-world hair and makeup looks come to life for the show’s most recent revival.

Bruce Grayson has been the head makeup artist for the Academy Awards for over two decades. He gives us a glimpse of what it’s like to touch up Hollywood’s biggest stars—and the products he uses to do it.

Bold blush, two-toned lipstick, and colorful eyeliner are all set to make a big splash.

 The actor shares behind-the-scenes details from the most iconic roles (and haircuts) of her career.

"Makeup is the most powerful storytelling tool in my arsenal before I walk on stage."

Keep reading — major fall hair and makeup inspiration ahead.

See the looks Allure editors are loving from the spring 2021 collections. 

The pandemic hasn't limited the artistry being presented on the runway this season. 

NYFW makeup artists and models will be the first to try these upcoming launches.

Makeup artists, hairstylists, and nail artists share their concerns and hopes.

Makeup artist Peter Philips took us backstage through Zoom. 

Ooh la la. 

See what we're predicting will be big in beauty fall/winter 2020.

Find out how makeup artist Erin Parsons reinvented faux freckles for the big event. 

So. Much. Neon.

See the throwback looks here.

Models at the Valentino show make the case for the bold makeup move.

Grab your spoon — let's get hacking.

As seen on the Schiaparelli runway.

Slick back and go.