The post-breakup glow has become iconic, whether it's an influencer suddenly looking unrecognizable on TikTok or a celebrity wearing a particularly memorable revenge dress. To find out how to get the ultimate unrecognizable post-breakup glow up, FEMAIL reached out to celebrities who have been through it themselves. From a reality star who experienced her breakup on Netflix, to pop stars who penned albums about the experience, here's how to get the best internal and external makeover after getting out of a relationship.
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Sandy Gallagher went through an incredibly public break up with Nick Tramontin on Netflix's the Ultimatum, making her an expert in glowing up - telling FEMAIL 'the real glow up starts from within.'. Sandy, who's based in Newport Beach, California, suggested journaling, meditating, working out and lots of self-care as ways to reconnect with yourself. 'The best glow up and revenge is just living your absolute best life,' Sandy, 29, promised.
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When it comes to posting the best Instagram thirst traps, which Sandy has perfected, she said 'show that you are booked, busy, and unbothered.'. 'Block him, unfollow him, and stop checking his page,' Sandy said. 'Spend the energy working on yourself and stay busy.'. Sandy Gallagher went through an incredibly public break up with Nick Tramontin on Netflix 's the Ultimatum, making her an expert in glowing up.
![[Anna Shoemaker told DailyMail.com that post break up she turns to her playlist, which currently consists of Fleetwood Mac 's iconic Silver Springs and Free Now by Gracie Abrams]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/19/16/95371877-14385421-Anna_Shoemaker_told_DailyMail_com_that_post_break_up_she_turns_t-m-99_1739982025671.jpg)
Sandy, who's based in Newport Beach, California, suggested journaling, meditating, working out and lots of self-care as ways to reconnect with yourself. 'The best glow up and revenge is just living your absolute best life,' Sandy, 29, promised FEMAIL. Rising indie pop star Anna Shoemaker is releasing her album Someone Should Stop Her while embracing a shift in self-expression through her style. Anna, based in Los Angeles, told DailyMail.com that post break up she turns to her playlist, which currently consists of Fleetwood Mac's iconic Silver Springs and Free Now by Gracie Abrams.
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'I think the stages of breakup style have a lot to do with the stages of grief,' Anna said. First up is denial, which for Anna involved 'baggy jeans, a big hoodie and a Yankees hat, because if I see him or his friends on the street I will die one thousand slow deaths, but my life also depends on going to get this pint of ice cream or pizza.'. Next is anger. Anna opted for 'Frye boots, my sister's high school lacrosse shorts and a fitted Aeropostale polo from 2008 in my hometown bar while drinking a Diet Coke with my dad.'.
For bargaining the blow up began with tight black Miu Miu capris, kitten heels, a lace crop top, and Cinco de Mayo margaritas with her best friends. It ended with acceptance and classic cool girl style, consisting of Levi's, her favorite tee and a vintage leather jacket. For her post break up glow up, she went with a haircut - although it got worse before it got better. 'My best friend got special scissors from Duane Reade and cut my hair in her bathroom,' Anna admitted.
Anna Shoemaker told DailyMail.com that post break up she turns to her playlist, which currently consists of Fleetwood Mac 's iconic Silver Springs and Free Now by Gracie Abrams. Indie pop star Gabi Sklar has gone through plenty of post break up changes, including going blonde and cherry red. Start with a solid skincare routine to ensure your skin is well-prepped and hydrated. Incorporate Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Glass Glow Face ($28) by mixing a small amount with foundation to create a luminous, dewy base.
Take a rice-grain-sized amount of Glass Glow and dab it onto the high points where the sun naturally hits, above cheekbones, under eyes, and along the bridge of the nose. Pair bold eye makeup with soft, neutral lips, or vice versa. Much like Sandy, Anna's best piece of post-break up advice is to put down your phone. 'If you get drunk you need to put your phone somewhere, preferably in a river or out the window,' Anna joked. It's also best to avoid cyberstalking, seek out a therapist, and to 'feel your feelings.'.
Indie pop star Gabi Sklar has gone through plenty of post break up changes, including going blonde and cherry red. The New Yorker, who has amassed millions of social media followers, told FEMAIL, 'When you date someone for a prolonged period of time, you adopt elements of their style whether it's subconsciously or intentionally.'. Now, she says her post-breakup style evolution is always choosing independence.
If you're looking for a beauty based glow up, Drita Paljevic, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty's head makeup artist, suggested giving yourself time to adjust to a new look with the no makeup makeup look. Drita suggested 'sculpting and highlighting your unique bone structure to accentuate your natural features,' for a 'lit-from-within glow.'. The MUA said that 'provides a blank canvas to experiment with eyeliner, lip gloss, and other venues of post-breakup drama when you are ready to go for it.'.