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Real Women Makeover Hall of Fame

We hear you're a sucker for before and after shots -- you're so not alone. Peruse the best makeup looks we've done in the past few years for these real women makeovers

by Molly Roemer

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The Dramatic (But Wearable) Hairstyle Makeover Wow. It is amazing what a few lighter, face-framing highlights and flattering makeup does to brighten up Julie's look.

Hair: Pro hair colorist, Alfredo Lewis at the Argyle Salon in Los Angeles, bumps up her base a half-shade lighter and adds caramel highlights. Then, celebrity hairstylist, Craig Gangi, gives her razor cut long layers -- without losing the length -- to add more life and movement to her strands.

Makeup: Celebrity makeup artist, Barbara Farman, pairs a deep smoky eye with glowing skin. The icing on her cake, er, face? Matte pink lipstick.

See the full makeover story, which includes all the steps, expert tips and product suggestions.

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Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:26AM Report as inappropriate

these are great new looks

by LittleBunny Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 05:52PM Report as inappropriate

Most of them look soooo much better!!

by AutumnFlower Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:26AM Report as inappropriate

Why are they wearing different clothes and no makeup in the 1st pic? Of course they look better in the 2nd. A pet peeve.

by asiagirl4ever Monday, July 16, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate

it's nice and reassuring to have some "real women" articles on here, thanks totalbeauty :))

by LeSucre Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 01:32AM Report as inappropriate

makes her look younger

by memaw59 Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 06:09AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not a hug fan of nude lips. We all need a bit of colour, and a bit of lippy (in the right shade) will make teeth look whiter, and complete the look. Excellent results on the hair colour changes, though!

by Perfectionist Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 05:20AM Report as inappropriate

the first one is my favorite but all these women look amazing in the after shots

by sportimonki13 Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 10:20PM Report as inappropriate

simple and gorgeous...fabulous job!

by olkrav319 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 04:09PM Report as inappropriate

Great makeovers! Love it! :)

by Brandi27 Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 07:50AM Report as inappropriate