Maintaining a polished appearance through sweat, movement, and long events is the ultimate challenge for any beauty enthusiast, but for professionals, it is a daily necessity. Marc, the celebrity hair and makeup artist responsible for Roxy Dekker’s iconic looks, shares the insider methods that ensure makeup stays flush and hairstyles defy gravity, even after hours of dancing and performing on stage.
The collaboration between Marc and Roxy is highly integrated, with both parties maintaining a shared Pinterest board and exchanging daily ideas to align her visual identity with her musical era. This meticulous preparation allows Marc to execute complex looks, such as installing seventy-centimeter hair extensions for Ziggo Dome concerts, often under tight deadlines that require late-night modifications in hotel rooms to ensure perfection before the show.
For makeup longevity, Marc advocates for the 'sandwich method,' a technique designed to prevent patchiness and ensure layers bond correctly. The process begins with liquid products such as foundation, concealer, cream contour, and cream blush. Once applied, these are sealed with a layer of setting spray allowed to dry completely. Next, a thin layer of compact powder is brushed on after excess product is tapped off the brush. Loose powders, bronzer, and blush follow, before a final layer of setting spray—often a powder melt spray—is applied to fuse the powder and liquid layers seamlessly.
A common mistake Marc observes is applying loose powder directly onto wet foundation, which causes the product to absorb unevenly and result in clumps. He emphasizes starting with compact powder and ensuring dry products are only applied to a dry base. Furthermore, Marc insists that most users underestimate the amount of setting spray needed. He recommends spraying until the face is visibly moist, allowing it to dry naturally with a fan or hairdryer, and minimizing facial movement during the drying phase to set the makeup firmly.
Regarding hair, Marc challenges the fear of using styling products. He argues that modern formulas provide volume and hold without making hair feel crunchy or sticky. His routine starts with washing and towel-drying the hair, followed by applying a volumizer at the roots and distributing volumizing mousse throughout the hair. He advises blowing the hair eighty to ninety percent dry before using a hot air brush or curling iron, preferably upside down at the roots to maximize lift.
Perhaps the most critical step Marc identifies is allowing curls to cool completely. Rather than releasing a curl after five minutes, he suggests waiting at least twenty minutes until the hair has cooled entirely in its molded shape. This thermal reset ensures the style holds its structure. He also recommends using rollers with metal interiors over plastic ones, as metal retains and conducts heat more effectively. To remove them safely, he advises inserting a finger into the roller and twisting it gently rather than pulling the hair.
Marc warns against blindly following TikTok trends, noting that techniques suited for other face shapes, hair colors, or structures may not work for everyone. He encourages individuals to analyze their own bone structure and features, using social media to find examples similar to their own. He also highlights the importance of proper lighting; makeup can look dramatically different in artificial light compared to daylight. Investing in adjustable color-temperature light panels can help achieve accurate application.
Hygiene is another pillar of Marc’s professional standards. He stresses cleaning makeup brushes after every use with an antibacterial spray to remove residue, followed by a thorough weekly wash with soap and air-drying. Ultimately, Marc believes that beauty is a form of self-expression and confidence. He encourages people to visit counters, test products, and find the routines that make them feel secure and beautiful, reminding users that there is only one person like them.
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