The B Side
Traditionally, the B side refers to the flip side of a record.
They pull the references, scour the archives, and paint the picture you see on the big screen.
The celebrity, model, or actor is the single with the most airtime.
But the glam team?
Theyre the producers, conductors, friends, and family members.
For lack of a less ubiquitous phrase, they make it work.
Because the origin of a look is just as important as the look itself.
The backstory deserves its hard-earned glory.
The headscarf really brought the look to life and tied it all together.
The second look was definitely a bit more edgy and sharp.
The bun was sleek and allowed her gorgeous bone structure [to shine].
When wrapping the bun, I used hair spray to slick it back instead of gel.
Our last look was quite aerodynamic and high fashion.
The idea was to create a sculpture with her hair placed at the crown of her head.
Shine spray was our friend for this one.
The way the light catches the hair in a photograph is very important.
On working with Arden…
Working with Arden was a pure delight.
We had a fun day on set.
Shes very creative and definitely has a vision of what she wants.
A lot of attention to detail!
On her early years and starting her career in beauty…
It felt like more of a social club than a hair salon.
Clients would pop in with a box of doughnuts just because they were in the neighborhood.
Separately, getting to work on the set ofSaturday Night Livewas also pretty cool.
The energy in the studio is electric.
Its like a machine.
I have a lot of respect for the cast and crew.
Everyone has a role and works so hard to put on that show every week.
On what beauty means to her and how its empowered her throughout her life… Self-love and self-care are equally as important when it comes to meaningful beauty.
I am also a huge fan of Peter Lux[s] and Graham Nations work.
Both [of] those guys have an exceptional take on our craft.
Kindness goes a really long way in this industry.
Its also really important to say yes to everything when youre first starting out.
Work for someone who inspires you!
I [layered] a few creamy blushes to achieve that glowy monochromatic look.
The second look was giving modern Y2k vibes.
[Shes] always patient [and] down to try something new.
What [more] could you ask for?
On his early years and starting her career in beauty…
I grew up and started my makeup artist career in Seoul.
I thought it was interesting there were so few male makeup artists back then.
My first love has always been Western glam.
So I was doing a full glamorous face while everyone was doing natural makeup.
The rest is history!
On his career highlights…
I did CLs and Minzys makeup for Coachella last year and I just could never forget this historical day.
It was amazing to be a part of it.
