New York Fashion Week may be an industry event, but it's where most real-life beauty trends are created. From graphic cat-eyes to contouring to wild nail art, these looks came down the runways before you saw them on the street or tried them out at home.

Each season, TotalBeauty.com editors go backstage to learn about the hair, makeup and nail trends from the artists who create them. Follow along for a closer look at some of our favorite looks, insider gossip and more.