THE IT LIST: HAIRSTYLISTS & MAKEUP ARTISTS; FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE PHOTO STUDIO, THEY'RE BEAUTY'S BEHIND-THE-SCENES IMAGE-MAKERS. HERE, A COMPREHENSIVE ROUNDUP OF TODAY'S HOTTEST HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISANS, INCLUDING THEIR TOP CLIENTS, THEIR CREATIVE APPROACHES AND THEIR TOP TIPS FOR GETTING GORGEOUS.(Interview)

Byline: Compiled by Dana Wood

HAIRSTYLISTS

Benoit Moeyaert; Agent: Joe Management

Clients: Adv.: La Prairie Parfum, American Eagle Outfitters, Neiman Marcus; Edit: Another Magazine, 10, Harper's Bazaar; Celebs: Kimora Lee Simmons, Sofia Coppola

Philosophy: Hair is just one part of the whole image.

Insider Tip: Only use the best products in the hair and change them frequently.

Colin Gold; Agent: John Shegda/See Management

Clients: Adv.: Isetan, VH1, Esprit; Edit: Vogue Nippon, ID; Celebs: Beyonce Knowles, Elizabeth Hurley

Philosophy: I'm known for an ability to merge the ideas of vintage Hollywood glamour with '70s London club scene hairstyling.

Insider Tip: Never skimp on your hair; before using straightening irons, spray on Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Lotion. This adds shine and also helps hold the style longer against humidity.

Danilo; Agent: Brooke Wall, Ali Schwartz/The Wall Group

Clients: Adv.: Etro, Bebe, Dooney + Bourke, Physique, Pantene, Cover Girl; Edit: Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Allure; Runway: Zaldy, Nanette Lepore, M.R.S.; Celebs: Gwen Stefani, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman

Philosophy: I'm known for creating iconic looks, red-carpet looks and the perfect ponytail.

Insider Tip: If you're in a hurry and have to look put-together, accessorize with hairpieces (such as my Flawless line) and accessories and jewelry.

Dennis De Voy; Agent: Amy Kirkman, Katherine Bruneflod/Mgmt. + Artists + Org.

Clients: Edit: Vogue (U.S., L'Uomo, Teen), Glamour, Big Magazine

Philosophy: Simple things can be the most attractive: A disheveled ponytail is sexy, a nice barrette can pull the hair off the face effortlessly. Keep a collection of images with hair you like as inspiration for those difficult days.

Insider Tip: Own a Mason Pearson brush; give your hair an overnight conditioner every few weeks.

Dennis Lanni; Agent: Lesley MacLeod/Art Department

Clients: Adv.: Chloe, Baby Phat; Edit: Vogue (U.S., U.K., France, Nippon), Pop; Runway: Vivienne Tam, Rebecca Taylor; Celebs: Chloe Sevigny, Alicia Keys

Philosophy: I'm known for grand, old Hollywood bouffants -- a la Barbarella.

Insider Tip: Set hair with tissue paper or toilet paper. I use a little hair spray on a section of hair, then wrap it, pin it up and send the model to makeup. After, I take out the rolls and have a head of curls that really lasts.

Diego da Silva; Agent: Michele Filomeno

Clients: Adv.: Chanel accessories, Saks; Edit: Numero, Citizen K; Runway: Carmen Marc Valvo, Moschino Cheap & Chic; Celebs: Cate Blanchett, Audrey Tautou

Philosophy: I love to surprise.

Insider Tip: Olive oil is the best hair treatment. Use an ultrasmoothing …