"We're taking her darker with a bit of blonde," says colorist Scheib, explaining that the shade will flatter her complexion and bring out her green eyes. And bonus -- she can even maintain it at home if she wants! Make sure to use color-protecting products after coloring hair.

Because Kim cuts her own hair, the shape is uneven. Stylist Ferrell cuts several inches, explaining, "She has great hair for a bob -- fine with a little curl." Adding that he cut fuller bangs for a more versatile style. After blow-drying Kim's hair straight, Ferrell spritzes volumizing spray on roots and uses smoothing cream on her ends. To set the sleek look, he mists hair with light-hold hairspray. Try Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Touchable Volume Hairspray, $3.39.

Bringing Kim's green eyes alive is Mezhgan's focus, using light colors like pearl and taupe (try Sonia Kashuk Powder Partners Eye Shadow duo in Leather and Lace, $7.99). She fills in her brows, recommending foolproof brow stencils (try Ardell Brow Perfection Stencils, $3.19), evens out Kim's complexion with a combination of primer and foundation (try me by {me}zhgan Luminous Me Primer and Foundation duo, $49), and sweeps peach blush (like NARS Blush in Orgasm, $24) on her cheeks. Concealer further brightens her eyes (try Stila Illuminating Concealer, $22) and pink gloss (like Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Kanani, $18) completes the look.

"I like it -- it's different!" Kim says of her transformation from long-haired blonde to brunette. "A lot of people didn't recognize me at work," she exclaimed, after debuting the new look. "One woman came up to me and introduced herself!"