One-night stands. Inappropriately timed jokes. Questionable decision-making expertise. No, we’re not describing your early 20s, however the plot of HBO Max’s hit collection “The Intercourse Lives of Faculty Women.”

The present chronicles the adventures of 4 faculty associates who’re navigating romance, self-identities, and careers, all whereas attempting to have the perfect 4 years of their lives on the prestigious Essex Faculty. As might be anticipated from youngsters, there are many enjoyable hair and make-up appears to be like within the first season of the present. Now, with the primary two episodes of season two streaming, you possibly can anticipate a magnificence evolution for every character, however in a delicate, life like manner.

“Because it was only a quick break within the timeline from season one, Leighton, Whitney, and Kimberly’s hair just about mirrored the primary season,” Leslie Bennett, the important thing hairstylist for the present, tells POPSUGAR. “Bela’s hair is a bit more ‘severe’ this season since she is attempting to have extra of a professional-writer vibe, nevertheless it’s nonetheless horny for events. It is all the time horny for events in relation to Bela.”

Anticipate the same theme in relation to the make-up for season two. “My inspiration for the ladies’ make-up appears to be like was based mostly on on a regular basis life and the life of the characters,” key make-up artist Kokeeta Douglas says. These have been meant to painting the approximate 5 minutes that faculty college students typically should prepare but additionally have been based mostly on the circumstances that every particular person character was coping with. “Kimberly, who’s performed by Pauline Chalamet, is a bit more polished this season. Versus season one the place she was typically frazzled and overwhelmed looking for her place at Essex, this semester, she is flowing a bit of extra with this system, and it is mirrored in her magnificence appears to be like.”

Behind the Nail Artwork on “The Intercourse Lives of Faculty Women”

There have been a number of characters that each Bennett and Douglas took inventive liberties with that can end in some eye-catching magnificence moments. “The character of Jocelyn, who’s performed by Lauren Spencer, could have some actually enjoyable nail modifications — one of many character’s emblems,” Douglas says. “To maintain in keeping with time constraints, we bought lengthy, prepolished nails with ornate designs to match her outfits.”

Hair Developments You will See Most in Season 2

As for the hairstyles, you possibly can anticipate to see some trendy developments making an look this season. “For the holiday-party episode, Bela wears this messy, teased, crinkled-hair look and Leighton has a ’60s-flip coiffure,” Bennett says. “Whitney could have much more inventive braid appears to be like as properly.”

Talking of Whitney, in relation to her character particularly, the choice to provide her braids hinged on the whole lot from the place she went to high school to the sorts of actions she favored doing. “Whitney has braids as a result of she is a Black woman going to a predominantly white faculty,” Bennett says. “If this have been actual life, there would probably not be any salons within the space that catered to her hair kind. She’s additionally an athlete, so she would most likely barely have time to even go to a salon. In actuality, braids are a time saver and protecting coiffure that is extremely versatile — the proper go-to for a lot of faculty women.”

The Merchandise Most Used on the Set of “The Intercourse Lives of Faculty Women”

As for the merchandise used on set, there have been some clear favorites. For Bennett, alongside scrunchies and no-crease hair clips, she typically reached for the TRI Aerogel Hair Spray ($22). “It holds hairstyles in place for expensive life,” Bennett says. “I additionally preserve a Mason Pearson Brush ($175) on me always.” Douglas’s favourite product? The Yves Rocher Flawless Basis ($18, initially $35), “significantly for Pauline, who has delicate pores and skin,” Douglas says.

With the remainder of the season nonetheless unfolding, there are a lot extra magnificence moments to sit up for on the present. For now, chortle on the good friend group’s chaotically relatable hijinks each Thursday on HBO Max.