Ahead of every "Dancing with the Stars" performance, the show's female celebrities have to spend a little more time prepping than their male competitors, thanks to the hair and beauty team's dedication to making them look like real ballroom dancers. While fans are used to seeing many of the women in heavy makeup because of their careers as singers, actors, models, and TV hosts, the glam on "DWTS" is next level — some stars are almost unrecognizable when they hit the dance floor with their strip lashes, spray tan, bright lipstick, and bronzer. As it turns out, many of the show's mirrorball trophy champs also look pretty different when every ounce of their foundation, concealer, and mascara is stripped away.
A lot of work goes into creating those ballroom beauty looks that are bold enough t