Beauty: Belle of the ball
Celebrity styles have a huge influence on school ball looks, with retro-glamour red hot. Whether it's cascades of Kardashian curls, the bright lips favoured by Katy Perry, or updos that owe a little to Audrey Hepburn and a lot to young Hollywood stars there's no doubting teenagers are wanting to emulate a more "done" look.
"This year it's all about highly polished looks," says Lauren Gunn, creative director for Stephen Marr salons, one of Auckland's "go-to" destinations for school ball makeovers.
Sophy Phillips, a 22-year-old rising talent, from Bettjemans cites the movie Black Swan for lending a sense of theatre to this season's up-do. "Hair is clean, tight, and a play on feathers and sparkle with a gothic twist," she says.
At the M.A.C counter they're busting out the false lashes. Smashbox's brand manager Neisha Henry is also an added lash fan, saying they work to enhance nude or smoky eyes.

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