I am sitting at home staring at my laptop screen and weeping at my recent bank transactions. Was it necessary to spend so much money over Christmas? Were the excessive takeaways and ridiculously priced drinks on nights out worth it? As I wine in self pity, traipsing through Instagram and Twitter, I look at the 'good life's' out there. All those gorgeous, and all together, celebrities leave me pining for the life they live. They look so glamourous and so bloody perfect.
But fellow readers, you will be glad to know that this is not what they look like first thing in the morning. It takes hours of hair styling, make up artistry and designer clothing. Good genetics you cannot buy, but an unbelievable hair stylist and a make-up artist of higher proportions they certainly can afford. And if you have the money and great genes you will be an unstoppable force.The closest I have ever got to this was getting my make-up done for my debs in M.A.C, and I shivered handing over the €40 price tag ...even if I did get the equivalent back in make-up.
1) Joyce Bonelli
If you recognize the name then you will know that this famous make-up artist is best friends with all of the Kardashians. She regularly appears in Keeping Up With The Kardashians and often travels with them to make sure they are always looking their best. But, if you are a hater on the Kardashian Klan, don't let that fool you, she also beautifies Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus to name a few.
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2) Jen Atkin
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Jen Atkin has styled hair for some of the elite stars in Hollywood, including, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Emma Stone, Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Katy Perry, Cindy Crawford, and Christina Hendricks. Jen is also well known in the music circuit and was apart of the hair team on Madonna's 2006 tour. She also has worked on a number of New York Fashion Runway shows.
3)Scott Cunha
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Scott Cunha, who is best friends with Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale, both regulary document their friendship on all sorts of social media platforms. He has done many famous stars hair, including Kylie Jenner, Kristin Cavillari (at her wedding), Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Sienna Miller and Emma Roberts. He also may be well in there with the Kardashians as he is seen regularly exercising with Kourtney.
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4)Chris McMillan
One of Jennifer Aniston's BFF's and the creator of 'The Rachel' haircut in her hit TV show FRIENDS, Chris Mc Millan has a lot to be proud of. He has styled the manes of thousands of celebrities and is the man responsible for Miley Cyrus cutting off all her hair. Paris Hilton also owes her gorgeous blonde do's to this man.
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5)Etienne Ortega
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He is known in Hollywood as the Contouring Connoisseur and has donned his skills on gorgeous, infamous celebrities. He is a double threat as he is as good a hair stylist as he is make-up artist. From Paris Hilton and J-Lo to Eva Longoria his celeb clientele is sensational and so are his make-up skills.
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6)Lisa Storey
Lisa creates iconic looks for her celeb clients, from Miranda Kerr, Amanda Seyfried, Gwyneth Paltrow, Evangeline Lilly and Helen Mirren. Lisa is one of the most demanded make-up artists in all of Hollywood. She is trusted by the top dogs in the fashion industry and the celeb circuit.
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7)Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury genuinely believes in the transformative power of make up. She credits her discovery of mascara at 13 with completely transforming her life.
A Victoria's Secret backstage veteran she is Kate Moss's go to make up artist. Mario Testino consistently uses here as does Gisele. Millie Mackintosh described having her make up done by Charlotte as a 'Dream Come True'
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8)Ken Paves
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When Victoria Beckham began her PR campaign to 'take' the US a key figure in her arsenal was hairstylist Ken Paves. A long term friend of Jessica Simpson's, Ken even starred on Jessica's VH1 show 'The Price of Beauty' and they created their own massively successful line of hair extensions. Paves USP is big glamorous dramatic hair.
Expect to see Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, Fergie, Nicole Richie, and Victoria Beckham regularly show up in his Instagram.