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The Weight Loss Makeover: New Body, New Look

Wendy lost 35 pounds -- but she's having a harder time losing her "fat girl" mentality. See how this makeover brings out her natural beauty and self-confidence

by Clare R. Lopez

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The before picture ... "I haven't really changed my look in a while," Wendy says. "I did get bangs about a year ago -- but it wasn't very flattering. I've been growing out my hair since college and I have been a longhaired brunette ever since. I haven't had short hair since I was overweight. I've always feared that cutting my hair will make me look fat again. I've also always wanted to be a redhead, but I've never had the money to really change my hair color the right way. I want to try new things and just have fun this year!" With this open attitude, our hairstylist went to work. See Wendy's hair color change next.

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what a lovely makeover

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 10:56AM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:54AM Report as inappropriate

oh, cool! she looks great, and the hair is beautiful!

by venenumletalis Friday, May 25, 2012 at 03:47PM Report as inappropriate

This was a gorgeous transformation!

by tallredamanda Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:13AM Report as inappropriate

Wendy looks great! I've been wanting a hair makeover for a while and I just purchased a groupon voucher for an Aveda hair salon. I think I'm going to hold out and see if I can reach my weight loss goal before the groupon expires this August. I'm inspired!

by KillaKitty Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 08:59PM Report as inappropriate

She looks amazing. Kudos for the weight loss. This was a well deserved makeover.

by Sari Friday, March 2, 2012 at 05:13PM Report as inappropriate

She looks really beautiful. I love that they did not alter a lot about her appearance. I hope this makes her realize her own natural beauty.

by SummerOrchid Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:49PM Report as inappropriate

She looks fantastic! Kudos to her for losing that much weight. I know from personal experience that it is not easy to do.

by WiccanLady Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate

She looks amazing... and beautiful!!!

by teema Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:02PM Report as inappropriate

She looks enhanced not different, that's what I like. most makeover go the easier way and do something completely different. This one is Real!

by lulimarra Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:12AM Report as inappropriate