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The girlies are gonna love this: Chappell Roan’s Grammy look wasn’t just about sparkles and sequins—it was a full-on DIY prosthetic operation, complete with a Staples run and a whole lot of “what the …
The girlies are gonna love this: Chappell Roan’s Grammy look wasn’t just about sparkles and sequins—it was a full-on DIY prosthetic operation, complete with a Staples run and a whole lot of “what the actual f” moments. Let’s be real, the night before the show, most makeup artists are prepping their kits or napping. Sasha Glasser? She was at Staples, printing out fake tattoo designs like it was a mission from the universe. Yep, she had to whip up those DIY tattoo decals (think: glittery, paper-thin, water-activated) in 30 minutes before the store closed. “It’s basically a paper with shiny wax,” she says, “so the ink sits on top and falls off when you wet the back.” Sounds like a childhood memory, but this was for a red carpet moment.
But the real drama? The nipple prosthetics. Let’s not sugarcoat it—those pasties were the internet’s new obsession. Glasser, who’s behind the faux-tattoos and “nipple-less nipple piercings,” had to break out her heavy-duty prosthetic gear. She used Out of Kit’s sticky-backed pasties (no glue required) and a medical-grade glue called Telesis to keep them from ripping during the ring-tugging test. “We tested it,” she says, “and the ring would rip the prosthetic if you tugged too hard.” So they added power mesh, like the stuff in activewear, to reinforce the fake piercings. It was a full-on MacGyver moment, but somehow, it worked.
Then there’s the painting part—matching the prosthetics to Roan’s skin tone, while keeping the rings clean. Glasser covered them in bubblegum wrappers to avoid smudges, then glued the dress in place. The result? A flawless illusion that made the internet go “????” over the censorship of female nipples. “It’s not just the prosthetics,” she says. “It’s the team’s skills, the late-night Staples run, and the fact we all worked so hard to make it look real.”
Key takeaway? DIY prosthetics can be a vibe, but you need a backup plan (like power mesh). Also, if you’re going to fake nipples, make sure they’re not just fake—they’ve got to look real. And hey, if Instagram’s still blocking female breasts, maybe we should start a hashtag for that. What’s your take on the whole censorship thing? 💬
❓ People Also Ask
Did Chappell Roan use real nipples in her Grammys performance?
No, she used prosthetic nipple pasties for the performance. They were safe, temporary, and designed for the stage.
How did Chappell Roan’s makeup artist handle the pasties?
The makeup artist applied and removed the pasties carefully during the performance. They were part of her costume and ensured a seamless look.
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