The most glamorous spot in Vegas right now is Lady Gaga’s Jazz & Piano residency. Channeling the days when her friend and collaborator Tony Bennett reigned supreme, the show is a decadent ode to Sin City’s most fabulous days. A showcase of her range and talent, Gaga uplifts her love for well-known jazz standards including “Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)” and “It Don’t Mean A Thing.” alongside soulful piano renditions of her biggest hits like “Poker Face” and “Born This Way.”
Naturally, her beauty looks also channel this iconic and glamorous era, with perfectly-coiffed hair, bold red lips, and nails manicured without flaw. Her glam collaborators on the residency are the team that works with her on virtually everything—hairstylist Frederic Aspiras, makeup artist Sarah Tanno, and nail artist Miho Okawara.
Here, we chat with each artist about how the residency looks came together, the products they’re using to achieve the looks, how they work with one another, and more.
Of course, this is just the beginning of the beauty for the residency. Aspiras confirms looks could change as early as the next performance. She may never do the same song twice or wear the same look, which makes it not only exciting for her glam team, but also the audience—especially the super fans that see the residency multiple times.
The makeup
“I am extremely passionate about the rich history of makeup,” says Sarah Tanno, who is also the Global Artistry Director of Gaga’s Haus Labs. “I spent time researching iconic eras and drawing inspiration from classic jazz music, particularly the early days of the Vegas strip with the Rat Pack. I envision her residency makeup enduring the test of time.”
And when you have Gaga’s own makeup line, Haus Labs, at your fingertips, it makes achieving timeless makeup looks that much easier. “Our products are all made for high performance, so I can rely on them during the show,” Tanno says. She leans on the Tricone™ Skin Tech Foundation and Concealer for Gaga’s base, as they’re long-lasting but deliver a skin-like finish.
Makeup highlights of the show include extended, crystal-embellished lashes and Gaga’s signature red lip—created by using a Haus Lab innovation called Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer that’s a “high-shine, transfer-proof and long-wear lip product,” according to Tanno. “It has changed show makeup for us forever,” she says. “I no longer have to worry about her lipstick transferring on the costumes, her microphone, or her teeth. It stays perfect for the entire show with zero need to touch it up.”