Haircuts That Help: See One Real Woman's Dramatic Makeover

TotalBeauty.com reader Brandi chops off her hair for Locks of Love -- see her extraordinary transformation and what she gained from giving

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The style Inspired to try a short bob like Brandi's? Follow these styling tips:

Step 1: "First, I always advise my clients to start their styles in the shower with a shampoo and conditioner that�s right for their hair type. Women with thick, coarse hair should use moisturizing products -- to smooth and tame locks. Those with fine hair should use volumizing products -- to help build lift and body," says Mancuso.

Step 2: "Apply a heat protecting product to damp hair to prevent damage caused by heat styling � then use a flat brush (try Denman D4 Large Classic Styling Brush, $15.99) while blow drying to control the hair and help it fall into place," he says.

Step 3: "When hair is almost dry, switch to a round brush to polish hair and ends. I suggest using a brush big enough to grab the hair, but not so small that it turns the ends under and creates that Mary Tyler Moore look, instead of a sleek Katie Holmes style. The perfect size brush should allow [you] to control [your] hair and just slightly curve the ends into place," says Mancuso.

Step 4: Finish the look with a light-hold hairspray, which will help set and hold the style throughout the day, while still allowing for movement.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Brandi's new style

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what a beautiful gift

by LittleBunny Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 11:13AM Report as inappropriate

Its a great thing to he able to donate that much hair. And with the haircut a new style which made her look so young and her eyes pop!

by flirtygirl214 Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 12:24PM Report as inappropriate

Awful haircut! She doesn't look better with new style and you can see it on her face! I think that the problem is that they chopped off too much hair,it should have been left down to her shoulders with light layers....

by selma Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 04:44AM Report as inappropriate

My daughter has donated to Locks Of Love 3 times, she made me proud!

by MissPurple Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:48AM Report as inappropriate

That haircut looks very pretty on her!

by LittleBunny Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 06:37AM Report as inappropriate

A very inspirational article. Thanks guys!

by christine_fastlane Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 05:08PM Report as inappropriate