Let the games begin! It is officially award season with the Golden Globes kicking it off this weekend. Celebs have already started their beauty prep to look totally glam on the red carpet this weekend. As a long time tv style expert I have all the insider secrets to how they are getting ready.
It’ starts with 3 days of prep. It’s not an easy job but somebody’s got to do it. The stars that will be shining bright this weekend for the Golden Globes. It takes time and diligence to look flawless for all the camera’s on the day of the award show. Pampering begins 3-5 days before and ends just minutes before stepping out of the car and onto the red carpet.
- 5 Days Before – Besides the lovely benefits of a facial like, cleaning, increased circulation, and anti-aging, they also help relax and encourage a peaceful mind. A facial at least five days prior, is essential to prevent from looking puffy or red from the intense treatments. Kate Somerville is a celeb favorite to visit in LA while Mario Badescu is a hot spot in NYC.
- 4 Days Out – White Teeth are a must with all the smiling for cameras celebs use everything from at home whitening devices like Apa Beauty to in office treatments. Maintenance is key to showing up the day of the event with super bright pearly whites. They also do cellulite buffing and fat freezing both in office techniques, eliminate lumps and bumps and tones flab instantly. This is just the right amount of time for celebs to get their legs into shape and dimple free for tight dresses and high slits. The key is it increases blood flow and exfoliates to plump skin and soften skin to reveal an improved appearance.
- 3 Days To The Day – Celebs totally cut carbs before the big day. Diet is key they go mostly green with veggies since they fill you up with practically zero calories. J Lo goes for the broth as her mid day snack to fill up, warming simple veggie or chicken broth and eating as a soup. Many celebs swear by cutting out the alcohol a few days before to prevent bloating and a puffy face. Finally prunes are a go to to prevent bloating and aid in digestion days before a red carpet event.
- The Day Before – Stars head to the salon for manicures/pedicures. To be sure their are no chips and nails are perfectly glossy celebs head to the salon for mani’s and pedi’s just a day before. This ensures a clean manicure so when the camera zooms on hands and nails they look, youthful and cuticles are groomed.
- The Big Day – Celebs chow down on egg whites, half of a grapefruit, and a cup of green tea. Eating egg whites provides protein to feel full longer through the day. The grapefruit has fiber and good carbs that speed up metabolism so tummy looks flatter, while high in enzymes that burn fat. Green tea also has enzymes that actually dissolve fat and stimulate metabolism for the whole day, this equals burning more calories to fit in the dress! Smoothies the day of a also popular now like peanut butter and banana with a little protein powder, this has healthy fat and fiber to give energy for the day.
Give it a try for the next big event you have and see how radiant you look for pictures.