Hosted by Hunter McGrady, our annual Best Buddies celebration once again brought together beauty, friendship, confidence, and community at Blushington NYC.
At Blushington, we believe that Beauty for All is more than a tagline—it's our purpose. It's the reason we create welcoming spaces where everyone feels celebrated, confident, and beautiful. Last night, that mission came to life once again as we welcomed our incredible friends from Best Buddies to Blushington NYC for one of our most meaningful traditions.
For nearly 15 years, Blushington has proudly partnered with Best Buddies, hosting an annual evening dedicated to celebrating inclusion, friendship, and self-expression. Each year, our Pro Artists donate their time and talent to provide complimentary beauty services for Best Buddies participants, creating an experience filled with confidence, connection, and joy.
A Night Filled with Beauty and Belonging
This year's celebration was hosted by Hunter McGrady, whose authenticity and commitment to empowering others made her the perfect host for an unforgettable evening.
Guests enjoyed professional makeup and hairstyling from the Blushington team while spending time with friends old and new, proving once again that beauty is about so much more than makeup—it's about making people feel seen, valued, and celebrated.
The evening has already begun receiving national recognition. Entertainment Tonight featured the event in its Celebs Give Back in 2026 roundup, highlighting Hunter McGrady's involvement and Blushington's annual partnership with Best Buddies and OK! Magazine including the event in its celebrity photo coverage. . We're honored to see this tradition recognized and to help bring greater awareness to the incredible work Best Buddies does every day.
A Tradition That Continues to Grow
Over the years, our Best Buddies celebrations have welcomed inspiring advocates and friends of the brand who share our passion for inclusion and community. We have been honored to host supporters including Olivia Culpo, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Cheryl Hines, Ashley Tisdale, and Amelia Gray, each helping shine a spotlight on the important mission of Best Buddies.
Their support has helped amplify a cause that has always been deeply woven into the Blushington story. As we approach our 15th anniversary, we're incredibly proud that this event continues to grow while staying true to the values that have defined it from the very beginning.
Why Best Buddies Matters
Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through friendship, leadership development, inclusive living, and employment.
Their mission aligns beautifully with our own belief that everyone deserves to feel confident, included, and empowered.
For Blushington, this annual event is one of the highlights of our year. It's an opportunity to give back to an organization we deeply admire while creating moments of confidence, joy, and belonging that stay with us long after the evening ends.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate another incredible year, we're grateful to Hunter McGrady, the Best Buddies team, our dedicated Pro Artists, volunteers, and every guest who made the evening so special.
Nearly 15 years later, this tradition continues to remind us why we do what we do.
Because beauty isn't about perfection.
It's about confidence.
It's about connection.
It's about belonging.
It's about Beauty for All.
Featured In
This year's Best Buddies celebration has been featured by national media outlets, including:
We're grateful for the opportunity to share Best Buddies' inspiring mission with an even broader audience and to continue spreading our message of Beauty for All.