A warmer hair color, face-framing bob and bold lip color gives Melanie a beautiful boost -- one that goes on to land her a new job.
Hair: O'Conner gives Melanie a soft, weightless bob that makes her look instantly put-together, yet she doesn't need to fuss with it too much when it comes to styling. In fact, to get that choppy effect, O'Conner just flat irons the ends of her hair.
Makeup: It's amazing what a simple red lip does for Melanie's complexion, eye color and overall look. This bold lip color that Babaian creates is a great go-to when you don't have time to apply much makeup.
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The Glam Hair and Makeup Makeover
Penny gets reunion-ready with a gorgeous new hair color and style, plus glam makeup.
Hair: Backe chooses chestnut brown for a sophisticated look, which is also more flattering for her ruddy skin tone. A simple, wash-and-go style is ideal for a busy mom, so Gibson layers her thick hair to break up the heaviness.
Makeup: Turnbow gives Penny a plum smoky eye and soft pink blush and lipstick -- a glam yet easy-to-do look she can re-create for a night out.
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The Extreme and Extremely Beautiful Makeover
We decided to save the best for last because Deana undergoes the most breathtaking, striking transformation. Agree?
Hair: Deana's long hair over-powered her best feature -- her beautiful green eyes. That's why O'Conner decides to take off a lot of length, add soft layers throughout and cut full bangs. She also gets a total blonde overhaul thanks to Rona O'Connor, co-owner of the Lukaro salon, which evens out her former two-toned hue.
Makeup: Makeup artist, Robert Bolanos, chooses to add eyeliner to Deana's eyes, which really accentuates them, and a nude glossy lip lets her eyes get all the attention. Plus, adding makeup on her face and cheeks helps her not look so washed out.
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There's something so satisfying about seeing before and after makeover photos juxtaposed. Whether it is celebrities or real women, there's a wow factor about seeing what subtle or profound hair and makeup adjustments can do for someone's outer and inner glow. And for those of us who are on the perpetual self-improvement quest, these makeover photos make us ask ourselves, "Am I in need of a makeover too?"
As you flip through this gallery, you'll get the CliffsNotes of how each makeover was accomplished and find out which hair and makeup gurus were responsible for these transformations. But, if you want to get the full scoop on a particular story, we've added an easy access link, so that you can see all the steps, expert tips and product suggestions. Who knows, you might find that one of these real women's stories inspires you to try a new haircut, color or style, and perhaps a different makeup look as well. And by all means, feel free to steal any of these makeover secrets and make them your own.
To help with your potential makeover, here is some advice on the best (and worst) hair and makeup for your unique face shape:
