Last Monday, the night of nights for rugby league was held at Star City in Sydney. As the sports stars arrived with their jewel-studded wives and girlfriends, the red carpet was certainly aglow with an eclectic variety dresses and some breath-taking hair and makeup.

Each year, the Dally M Awards honour those players that have made the most difference on the rugby field during the season. But, as is tradition, it is the wives and girlfriends who upstage the sportsmen on the red carpet.

This year, bridal gowns were definitely in vogue, with shades of white and ivory seen in countless forms and styles. Here, you can see the most glamorous prepare for the evening with our backstage sneak peek of Schwarzkopf Professional hair styling in action.

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