Lily Allen has shared a candid sneak peek into her extensive Brit awards beauty regime which involved having her nipple hairs plucked.
On Wednesday, the 33-year-old shared several videos of herself from her hotel room getting ready for an afterparty in London.
Hours earlier, the singer attended the Brit awards wearing a semi-sheer Coach dress from the pre-fall 2019 collection and a sleek black wig.
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However, for the afterparty, Allen changed up her look, donning a platinum blonde hairdo.
Showing her one million Instagram followers exactly what it takes to get ready for a celebrity-filled party, the star filmed herself topless as a makeup artist applied body makeup to her breasts.
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Brit awards 2019: Best dressed guests on the red carpet
1/58 Chidera Eggerue
The British writer and fashion blogger looked stunning in a gold satin slip dress accessorized with white embellished gloves and gold earrings.
AFP/Getty Images
2/58 Winnie Harlow
The model gave serious princess vibes in this wide skirt floral printed creation. She accessorized the dress with a bright red lip and a black belt.
PA
3/58 Laura Whitmore
The television presenter wore a black blazer dress with an emerald green trim on the skirt and one sleeve.
PA
4/58 Jake Bugg
British singer-songwriter looked suave in a black suit.
AFP/Getty Images
5/58 Claire Richards
The singer opted for a Nineties-inspired strapless black floor-length dress.
PA
6/58 Diplo
The musician oozed sophistication in this black suit ensemble with thick-rimmed black frames
PA
7/58 Nile Rodgers
The musician went for an all white ensemble for the ceremony.
REUTERS
8/58 Suki Waterhouse
The model sported a runway-inspired soft grey tiered tulle dress with a V-neck plunge cut on the red carpet.
REUTERS
9/58 Jack Whitehall
The event's host looked smart in a navy blue and black suit, teamed with a bow tie.
PA
10/58 Lilah Parsons
Parsons wore a printed blue 1960s-inspired sleeved dress with black platform heels on the red carpet.
PA
11/58 Pink
The signer wore an acid yellow high-neck floor-length dress and a black leather jacket.
PA
12/58 DJ Khaled
The US DJ and rapper wore a navy blue suit and a white roll neck jumper on the red carpet.
AFP/Getty Images
13/58 Emily Atack
The British actor wore an asymmetric white long-sleeve dress with a thigh-high split.
AFP/Getty Images
14/58 Vicky McClure
The 'This Is England' star wore a black blazer dress jacket with white stitching and white over-the-knee pointed-toe boots.
AFP/Getty Images
15/58 Natalie Dormer
The Game of Thrones star wore a pair of grey trousers and a black sheer blouse.
REUTERS
16/58 Anne-Marie
The singer accessorized her 'Clueless'-inspired white mini dress with an oversized purple ombre coat.
REUTERS
17/58 Calvin Harris
The British DJ and musician wore a truffle-coloured suit with a black shirt for the occasion.
AFP/Getty Images
18/58 Kelly Brook
The model sported a red wrap dress with a pair of black stilettos.
PA
19/58 Labrinth
The British musician wore a soft brown suit and brown roll neck jumper. He accessorized the look with a pair of dark sunglasses.
AFP/Getty Images
20/58 Little Mix
The foursome sported an electric range of looks for their red carpet moment with the focus clearly on Hollywood-inspired 1950s glamour.
Jesy Nelson (from left) wore a sheer black floor-length halterneck dress while Perry Edwards opted for a strapless corset-structured midnight blue dress with a thigh-high split.
Jade Thirlwall wore a high-neck white embellished sleeved dress with a similar thigh-high split which perfectly complemented Leigh-Anne Pinnock's emerald-green halterneck dress that shows off her midriff.
The British pop group are scheduled to perform alongside rapper Ms Banks at tonight's ceremony, where they are also nominated for British Video of the Year for their pop-reggae track "Woman Like Me".
REUTERS
21/58 Jesy Nelson
The Little Mix singer sported a Hollywood glam look on the red carpet in a sheer black embellished halterneck dress.
REUTERS
22/58 Madison Beer
The singer wore a sheer silver beaded strapless dress and bodysuit on the red carpet. She teamed the look with a tight chignon.
PA
23/58 Paloma Faith
Faith wore a vintage burnt yellow-hued satin dress underneath a sheer yellow cape on the red carpet.
REUTERS
24/58 Shawn Mendes
The singer arrived in a silver suit with an open-neck black shirt.
REUTERS
25/58 Clara Paget
Fresh off the LFW catwalk, the model and actor sported a futuristic look on the red carpet, accessorized with a black choker necklace and rose-tinted glasses.
AFP/Getty Images
26/58 Liam Payne
The singer sported a perfectly fitted black suit with a red trim on the red carpet.
REUTERS
27/58 'Brockhampton'
The US music collective celebrated a myriad of styles at the ceremony's red carpet in everything from suits, a silver beaded mask, and a metallic blue trench coat.
AFP/Getty Images
28/58 Louise Redknapp
The singer wore a black midi dress with exaggerated 1980s-inspired shoulder detailing with her fishtail plait on the red carpet.
AFP/Getty Images
29/58 Christine and the Queens's Chris
The singer sported a new aesthetic at the Brits this year, opting to move away from her oversized suit style of recent years in favour of a midi black leather blazer dress.
REUTERS
30/58 Grace Carter
The British singer-songwriter brightened up the red carpet in this shiny leather trench coat in orange.
AFP/Getty Images
31/58 Jorja Smith
The singer looked flawless in an orange, black and red halterneck design trimmed with red feathers.
REUTERS
32/58 Caroline Flack
The presenter wore a strapless black LBD for the occasion.
PA
33/58 Daniel Sturridge
The footballer looked smart in a black suit paired with white trainers.
REUTERS
34/58 Ashley Roberts
The singer wore an asymmetric silver lamé mini dress on the red carpet.
PA
35/58 Lily Allen
With straight black hair, Allen's zip-up black floor-length dress with orange print was the perfect level of gothic meets high-fashion.
AFP/Getty Images
36/58 Jo Whiley
Whiley wore a silver one-shoulder silver, white and green paneled dress for the occasion.
REUTERS
37/58 Luke Goss and Matt Goss
Brothers Luke Goss and Matt Goss wore a teal and black-coloured suit, respectively, for the awards ceremony.
REUTERS
38/58 'First Aid Kit', Johanna Soderberg (R) and Klara Soderberg (L)
The singers sported these Molly Goddard-inspired tulle looks on the red carpet in soft shades of yellow and blue.
AFP/Getty Images
39/58 Olly Alexander
The Years and Years frontman looked part Cruella Devile, part matador in this stunning white cape and suit on the red carpet.
REUTERS
40/58 Maya Jama
The presenter looked like she'd just stepped off the London Fashion Week runway in this caramel-coloured ruffled tulle creation.
PA
41/58 Grace Chatto
Grace Chatto looked ethereal in a soft grey Grecian-inspired dress with a thigh-high split.
REUTERS
42/58 Mabel
The singer donned a strapless black midi dress designed by Alexandre Vauthier which featured an exaggerated train.
PA
43/58 H.E.R.
H.E.R. sported a gold lamé suit teamed with a black T-shirt for the red carpet.
REUTERS
44/58 Dua Lipa
Lipa took to the red carpet at the Brit awards 2019 wearing a fuchsia-coloured Christopher Kane dress.
The singer posed for photos at The O2 in the ensemble which consisted of a black embellished lace bodysuit that descended into a pink balloon ankle-length skirt.
REUTERS
45/58 Jess Glynne
Glynne looked a sartorial vision in this baby blue stain dress with a train and scoop neck detail.
PA
46/58 Florence Welch
Welch looked a vintage vision in this nude-coloured lace ensemble with a high neck.
REUTERS
47/58 Jade Jones and Emma Bunton
The couple complemented each other's outfits perfectly, with Bunton in a white button-up dress and her husband in a black suit with a black fedora.
REUTERS
48/58 Sam Smith
Smith wore a duck egg blue suit on the red carpet with a black shirt and black lace-up shoes.
REUTERS
49/58 Matthew Morrison
The Glee star looked smart in a black suit with an open-neck white shirt.
REUTERS
50/58 IDLES
Joe Talbot, Adam Devonshire, Mark Bowen, Lee Kiernan and Jon Beavis of IDLES wore an eclectic mix of looks including green trousers and a camel two-piece suit.
PA
51/58 James Bay
The kept it casual in a pair of black skinny jeans, a grey T-shirt and a black leather jacket.
PA
52/58 Laura Jackson
The television presenter covered her baby bump in a stunning white tea dress accessorised with a black feathered bag and black court shoes. The complemented the look with a pair of oversized red earrings and a red and white headband.
Getty Images
53/58 Daniel Lismore
The British fabric sculptor and designer stood out from the crow in an orange and red pleated ensemble which he teamed with a plastic red headpiece.
AFP/Getty Images
54/58 Tom Walker
The singer paired a navy blue suit with white pocket details with a black beanie hat, a black shirt, black suit trousers and a pair of brown leather boots.
AFP/Getty Images
55/58 Montana Brown
The former Love Island contestant wore a sheer long-sleeved dress with a nude-coloured bodysuit underneath.
AFP/Getty Images
56/58 Clara Amfo
The brodcaster wore a camouflage-print mini dress with a high neck and billowing sleeves. The print was made up of beige, brown and white sequins.
REUTERS
57/58 Vick Hope
The British radio presenter looked stunning in a silver asymmetric pleated dress
AFP/Getty Images
58/58 Hugh Jackman
The Australian actor looked dapper in a black suit on the red carpet.
AFP/Getty Images
1/58 Chidera Eggerue
The British writer and fashion blogger looked stunning in a gold satin slip dress accessorized with white embellished gloves and gold earrings.
AFP/Getty Images
2/58 Winnie Harlow
The model gave serious princess vibes in this wide skirt floral printed creation. She accessorized the dress with a bright red lip and a black belt.
PA
3/58 Laura Whitmore
The television presenter wore a black blazer dress with an emerald green trim on the skirt and one sleeve.
PA
4/58 Jake Bugg
British singer-songwriter looked suave in a black suit.
AFP/Getty Images
5/58 Claire Richards
The singer opted for a Nineties-inspired strapless black floor-length dress.
PA
6/58 Diplo
The musician oozed sophistication in this black suit ensemble with thick-rimmed black frames
PA
7/58 Nile Rodgers
The musician went for an all white ensemble for the ceremony.
REUTERS
8/58 Suki Waterhouse
The model sported a runway-inspired soft grey tiered tulle dress with a V-neck plunge cut on the red carpet.
REUTERS
9/58 Jack Whitehall
The event's host looked smart in a navy blue and black suit, teamed with a bow tie.
PA
10/58 Lilah Parsons
Parsons wore a printed blue 1960s-inspired sleeved dress with black platform heels on the red carpet.
PA
11/58 Pink
The signer wore an acid yellow high-neck floor-length dress and a black leather jacket.
PA
12/58 DJ Khaled
The US DJ and rapper wore a navy blue suit and a white roll neck jumper on the red carpet.
AFP/Getty Images
13/58 Emily Atack
The British actor wore an asymmetric white long-sleeve dress with a thigh-high split.
AFP/Getty Images
14/58 Vicky McClure
The 'This Is England' star wore a black blazer dress jacket with white stitching and white over-the-knee pointed-toe boots.
AFP/Getty Images
15/58 Natalie Dormer
The Game of Thrones star wore a pair of grey trousers and a black sheer blouse.
REUTERS
16/58 Anne-Marie
The singer accessorized her 'Clueless'-inspired white mini dress with an oversized purple ombre coat.
REUTERS
17/58 Calvin Harris
The British DJ and musician wore a truffle-coloured suit with a black shirt for the occasion.
AFP/Getty Images
18/58 Kelly Brook
The model sported a red wrap dress with a pair of black stilettos.
PA
19/58 Labrinth
The British musician wore a soft brown suit and brown roll neck jumper. He accessorized the look with a pair of dark sunglasses.
AFP/Getty Images
20/58 Little Mix
The foursome sported an electric range of looks for their red carpet moment with the focus clearly on Hollywood-inspired 1950s glamour.
Jesy Nelson (from left) wore a sheer black floor-length halterneck dress while Perry Edwards opted for a strapless corset-structured midnight blue dress with a thigh-high split.
Jade Thirlwall wore a high-neck white embellished sleeved dress with a similar thigh-high split which perfectly complemented Leigh-Anne Pinnock's emerald-green halterneck dress that shows off her midriff.
The British pop group are scheduled to perform alongside rapper Ms Banks at tonight's ceremony, where they are also nominated for British Video of the Year for their pop-reggae track "Woman Like Me".
REUTERS
21/58 Jesy Nelson
The Little Mix singer sported a Hollywood glam look on the red carpet in a sheer black embellished halterneck dress.
REUTERS
22/58 Madison Beer
The singer wore a sheer silver beaded strapless dress and bodysuit on the red carpet. She teamed the look with a tight chignon.
PA
23/58 Paloma Faith
Faith wore a vintage burnt yellow-hued satin dress underneath a sheer yellow cape on the red carpet.
REUTERS
24/58 Shawn Mendes
The singer arrived in a silver suit with an open-neck black shirt.
REUTERS
25/58 Clara Paget
Fresh off the LFW catwalk, the model and actor sported a futuristic look on the red carpet, accessorized with a black choker necklace and rose-tinted glasses.
AFP/Getty Images
26/58 Liam Payne
The singer sported a perfectly fitted black suit with a red trim on the red carpet.
REUTERS
27/58 'Brockhampton'
The US music collective celebrated a myriad of styles at the ceremony's red carpet in everything from suits, a silver beaded mask, and a metallic blue trench coat.
AFP/Getty Images
28/58 Louise Redknapp
The singer wore a black midi dress with exaggerated 1980s-inspired shoulder detailing with her fishtail plait on the red carpet.
AFP/Getty Images
29/58 Christine and the Queens's Chris
The singer sported a new aesthetic at the Brits this year, opting to move away from her oversized suit style of recent years in favour of a midi black leather blazer dress.
REUTERS
30/58 Grace Carter
The British singer-songwriter brightened up the red carpet in this shiny leather trench coat in orange.
AFP/Getty Images
31/58 Jorja Smith
The singer looked flawless in an orange, black and red halterneck design trimmed with red feathers.
REUTERS
32/58 Caroline Flack
The presenter wore a strapless black LBD for the occasion.
PA
33/58 Daniel Sturridge
The footballer looked smart in a black suit paired with white trainers.
REUTERS
34/58 Ashley Roberts
The singer wore an asymmetric silver lamé mini dress on the red carpet.
PA
35/58 Lily Allen
With straight black hair, Allen's zip-up black floor-length dress with orange print was the perfect level of gothic meets high-fashion.
AFP/Getty Images
36/58 Jo Whiley
Whiley wore a silver one-shoulder silver, white and green paneled dress for the occasion.
REUTERS
37/58 Luke Goss and Matt Goss
Brothers Luke Goss and Matt Goss wore a teal and black-coloured suit, respectively, for the awards ceremony.
REUTERS
38/58 'First Aid Kit', Johanna Soderberg (R) and Klara Soderberg (L)
The singers sported these Molly Goddard-inspired tulle looks on the red carpet in soft shades of yellow and blue.
AFP/Getty Images
39/58 Olly Alexander
The Years and Years frontman looked part Cruella Devile, part matador in this stunning white cape and suit on the red carpet.
REUTERS
40/58 Maya Jama
The presenter looked like she'd just stepped off the London Fashion Week runway in this caramel-coloured ruffled tulle creation.
PA
41/58 Grace Chatto
Grace Chatto looked ethereal in a soft grey Grecian-inspired dress with a thigh-high split.
REUTERS
42/58 Mabel
The singer donned a strapless black midi dress designed by Alexandre Vauthier which featured an exaggerated train.
PA
43/58 H.E.R.
H.E.R. sported a gold lamé suit teamed with a black T-shirt for the red carpet.
REUTERS
44/58 Dua Lipa
Lipa took to the red carpet at the Brit awards 2019 wearing a fuchsia-coloured Christopher Kane dress.
The singer posed for photos at The O2 in the ensemble which consisted of a black embellished lace bodysuit that descended into a pink balloon ankle-length skirt.
REUTERS
45/58 Jess Glynne
Glynne looked a sartorial vision in this baby blue stain dress with a train and scoop neck detail.
PA
46/58 Florence Welch
Welch looked a vintage vision in this nude-coloured lace ensemble with a high neck.
REUTERS
47/58 Jade Jones and Emma Bunton
The couple complemented each other's outfits perfectly, with Bunton in a white button-up dress and her husband in a black suit with a black fedora.
REUTERS
48/58 Sam Smith
Smith wore a duck egg blue suit on the red carpet with a black shirt and black lace-up shoes.
REUTERS
49/58 Matthew Morrison
The Glee star looked smart in a black suit with an open-neck white shirt.
REUTERS
50/58 IDLES
Joe Talbot, Adam Devonshire, Mark Bowen, Lee Kiernan and Jon Beavis of IDLES wore an eclectic mix of looks including green trousers and a camel two-piece suit.
PA
51/58 James Bay
The kept it casual in a pair of black skinny jeans, a grey T-shirt and a black leather jacket.
PA
52/58 Laura Jackson
The television presenter covered her baby bump in a stunning white tea dress accessorised with a black feathered bag and black court shoes. The complemented the look with a pair of oversized red earrings and a red and white headband.
Getty Images
53/58 Daniel Lismore
The British fabric sculptor and designer stood out from the crow in an orange and red pleated ensemble which he teamed with a plastic red headpiece.
AFP/Getty Images
54/58 Tom Walker
The singer paired a navy blue suit with white pocket details with a black beanie hat, a black shirt, black suit trousers and a pair of brown leather boots.
AFP/Getty Images
55/58 Montana Brown
The former Love Island contestant wore a sheer long-sleeved dress with a nude-coloured bodysuit underneath.
AFP/Getty Images
56/58 Clara Amfo
The brodcaster wore a camouflage-print mini dress with a high neck and billowing sleeves. The print was made up of beige, brown and white sequins.
REUTERS
57/58 Vick Hope
The British radio presenter looked stunning in a silver asymmetric pleated dress
AFP/Getty Images
58/58 Hugh Jackman
The Australian actor looked dapper in a black suit on the red carpet.
AFP/Getty Images
“Literally lightening my nipples right now,” Allen said to camera during the process. “Georgie is plucking hairs out of my nipples.”
“I didn't even know they were there because I haven't looked at my nipples in so long!”
Lily Allen attends Brit awards 2019 (Getty Images)
The candid video followed a powerful performance by fellow Brit awards nominee Jess Glynne .
At the ceremony, Glynne took to the stage with two-time Grammy award winner H.E.R to sing her hit single “Thursday”, during which she removed her makeup.
Brit awards 2019: Jess Glynne performs with HER, by taking off makeup on stage
During the performance, Glynne – who wore a strapless white dress for the standout moment – began to remove her fake eyelashes and wipe off her eye makeup while singing the lyrics “I won’t wear makeup on Thursday / ‘Cause who I am is enough”.
Behind her, several women simultaneously removed their makeup in front of dimly-lit vanity mirrors, making a marked statement about the importance of combating unrealistic beauty standards and embracing self-love.
Fans of Glynne took to Twitter to praise the artist for her flawless performance and critique of the rules of perfection society often blindly adheres to.
“I love that @JessGlynne and her backing singers are taking off all their make-up on stage,” wrote one fan.
“That was one of the most empowering performances I’ve ever seen,” added another.
One tweeted: “By far the most powerful performance I’ve ever seen.”
Earlier this week, Allen paid tribute to former Chanel creative director, Karl Largerfeld , who died on Tuesday at the age of 85.
Sharing a picture of herself with the German-born designer, Allen wrote: “You made me feel like a princess.
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“I never quite understood what you saw in me but I am forever grateful for the support that you and Chanel have given me over the last 15 years. Rest In Peace Karl, you were a true genius and will be missed, so much.”
The singer was a regular face on the Chanel front row and once fronted a campaign for the brand’s Coco Cocoon bag in 2009.
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