How are celebrities able to find the best beauty experts?

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<p>Some time ago, I watched a video of Beyonce’s hair stylist and was amazed–the woman really knows her stuff.</p>

<p>Christie Brinkley is another example. Her beauty team must be superb because Brinkley, who is 60, looks fantastic (see image below):</p>

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<p>I wonder why some beauty experts–plastic surgeons, hairstylists, personal trainers, dermatologists–are much more talented than others in their field? </p>

<p>How do they attain such a high level of proficiency? And why are their colleagues not as good as them? I imagine that these experts must read a lot in their field, and do a ton of trial-and-error. I also imagine that they must really be into trying new things?</p>

<p>Lastly, how do you suppose that an average person might find out and access such people?</p>

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<p>There are experts in every field.
Experts get paid more, have a better rep, and then get better (richer) clientele (repeat cycle).</p>

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<p>Well, based on all the hideous face lifts, botox jobs, etc., you see in Hollywood, not all the celebrities are doing a great job of finding the “best” beauty experts. JMHO.</p>

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<p>Can’t discount genetics, either. Even if a person has had work done, some people start out better off.</p>

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<p>LOL. So true! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and not all experts are created equal. But, it really comes down to the client. Brinkley is a model and photographer and knows herself and what works for her from every angle. I won’t name names, but that’s not the case for a lot of them.</p>

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<p>Raw material.
Look at Goldie Hawn compared to Lauren Hutton ( who is two yrs older).
There must be something to this model/photographer business.
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<p>Have you ever seen a picture of Christie Brinkley’s mom? She’s beautiful too. I think genetics plays a huge role. It’s like finding the best of anything, there is really no such thing as equal outcomes. Some people just have a natural flare for something, along with hard work, perseverance and a little luck thrown in. I know in my area who are the “best” doctors, hair dressers, plumbers, auto mechanics, real estate agents and I think most top professionals will many times build their network of other top professionals.</p>

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<p>She’s actually deceased, but yes, she was a beauty indeed.</p>

<p><a href=“MARJORIE BRINKLEY Obituary (2012) - New York, NY - New York Times”>MARJORIE BRINKLEY Obituary (2012) - New York, NY - New York Times;

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<p>Genetics is part of it, but it isn’t the only thing. I believe that effort plus know-how also play a huge role.</p>

<p>For instance, do you know that Christie Brinkley wears hair extensions? I often wonder how her hair stylist makes her extensions look so natural? How does he care for her scalp? And how does he prevents the extensions from damaging her real hair?</p>

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<p>A LOT of people wear hair extensions.
Id wager most of the women with naturally blond hair past the age of 28 do. In the entertainment industry that is.
I mean women who had blond hair as kids, as blond hair is often so baby fine you cant get it to do anything.</p>

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<p>Celebs have managers/stylists and “people”. All hairdressers and makeup people have representation and connections. As far as doctors go, exercise and clothes: Everyone know who’ to go to for brows (Anastasia), skin (Arnold Klein)…and yes, there is genetics as well.</p>

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<p>And for celebrities, taking care of their looks is a full-time job. </p>

<p>I have a friend who is passionate about her skin. She gets laser treatments everytime she sees a tiny blood vessel on her face, or the start of a brown spot. She gets a facial every month or so. She has the most beautiful skin I’ve ever seen – literally a porcelain complexion. But she spends a lot of time and money on it.</p>

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<p>I’m a big believer in nutrition, exercise, good genes and good works.
Being gorgeous on the outside doesn’t mean squat if you are shallow & mean spirited on the inside.</p>

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<p>@VeryHappy</p>

<p>How did you friend find out which doctors to go to? From where did she get her recommendations?</p>

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<p>I think just from friends. We live in a affluent area so I assume that good docs want to come here. I also know she used one dermatologist for a laser treatment on a broken blood vessel on her upper cheek, and the next day she woke up with a detached retina. She never went back to that doc!!</p>

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<p>@emeraldkity4</p>

<p>I’m also a big believer in exercise and nutrition. That’s why I can’t wait to get a new blender so that I can regularly make green smoothies. </p>

<p>That would be a quick and easy way to meet the daily recommendations for vegetables and fruits.</p>

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<p>It probably isn’t hard to find the best when you have the dollars to pay anyone!</p>

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<p>I highly recommend this book by Tish Jett:
<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Chic-Frenchwomens-Timeless-Substance-ebook/dp/B00CGHRDTG/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1”>http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Chic-Frenchwomens-Timeless-Substance-ebook/dp/B00CGHRDTG/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1&lt;/a&gt;
Lots of great advice on how to take care of yourself. The thing she recommends splurging on is… haircuts. Skin can be taken care of DIY way - without spending a fortune. </p>

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<p>Thumper, agree, but I’m not completely convinced that high prices always translate into higher quality. I once was recommended a “great hair stylist” who charged a small fortune. Uhhhmm… I never went back to her. Found a gal at a local GJ salon for 1/2 the price, and I keep going back to her. My take home leason: find someone who knows how to deal with your specifics. </p>

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<p>This may be of interest to someone:</p>

<p><a href=“Dr. Fredric Brandt: Cosmetic Dermatologist to the Rich and Famous - The New York Times”>Dr. Fredric Brandt: Cosmetic Dermatologist to the Rich and Famous - The New York Times;