What models look like before and after the hair and makeup.

Barefaced young models as they arrived at Gucci’s show in Milan for hair and makeup and the same women transformed on the runway. Amazing what a few hours and some hot rollers can do.

Because the models don't put the makeup on themselves.

Become a makeup artist working in the fashion industry. Find out about working through modeling agencies as an independent contractor. Career guide and job board.

Have you ever wondered what it's really like being a model? We got the lowdown from model and writer Rachel Woods – and you won't believe what she had to say…

Will orange and black eyeshadow look as cool on the streets of London as it does on the catwalk?

Flip through just about any women's fashion magazine and you'll see plenty high fashion makeup examples. Many of these looks don't translate well from the runway to the street, but in some cases, they do. These couture makeup looks may inspire you to try new colors or application techniques. Use these pictures as a guide toward creating not just a look, but a designing experience. Dark eyes and dark lips aren't always suggested, but by having balance in the depth of the eye and lip color you can have a look that is sleek and bold.

Having worked as a makeup artist for the last 14 seasons at runway shows in New York, Milan and Paris, I wanted to share some not-commonly discussed, standard operating procedures backstage to shed some light on what a pro does to make a model look "beautiful" and "runway ready."

Above: Beautiful Blonde British Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Modeling For The Moroccanoil Advertising Campaign (Beautiful Moroccanoil Ads And Moroccanoil Advertisements) Modeling As One Of The Highest Paid Models In The World.