This is what happens backstage at beauty pageants. Take a look!
ALSO READ: Miss Universe 2017 is a South African beauty
![Miss India Shraddha](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe21.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Miss India Shraddha Shashidhar is ramp-ready. Doesn't she look gorgeous?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe22.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Miss Malta Tiffany Pisani and Miss Venezuela Keysi Sayago show off their shinning dresses.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe23.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Models line up for a preliminary contest.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Ashley Graham](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe24.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Miss Angola Lauriela Martins gets clicked with plus-size model Ashley Graham.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017 contestants](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe25.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Contestants prep for the swimsuit round.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017 contestants](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe26.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Miss Albania Blerta Leka and Miss Poland Katarzyna Wlodarek before the swimsuit round.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe27.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Miss USA Kara McCullough is all set to shine.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe28.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Don't they make a pretty sight?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
The pageant is also a great time to get pampered.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017 contestants](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe30.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Miss Myanmar Zun Than Sin gets her hair done by a stylist.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss India](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe31.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Miss India concentrates on getting her make up right.
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe37.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Who said you can't have fun during the rehearsals?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe38.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Who wants to pose?
Photograph: Benjamin Askinas/The Miss Universe Organization
![Miss Universe 2017](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe32.jpg?w=670&h=900)
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017, adjusts her crown as she is congratulated by fellow contestants.
Photograph: Matt Petit/The Miss Universe Organisation
![Facebook](//im.rediff.com/getahead/2017/nov/27miss-universe-lead3.jpg?w=670&h=900)