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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Brandi's new style Brandi said she wanted a cut and style that wasn't too short, but chic: "I always loved Victoria Beckham�s inverted bob hairstyle. I wasn�t sure I was comfortable going that short so mine is [now] closer to Christina Applegate's bob, which I also love. My grandmother calls my hairstyle the �Cleopatra without bangs,� she says.

So what does Brandi think of the finished product? "I love my new haircut! It�s so much easier to style now. My daily hair routine went from over an hour to around 20 minutes. My friends and family all love it. Most people do not even recognize me at first," she says.

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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