Then: Big hair, highly arched brows and dark lips gave her an aggressive look.
Now: Her soft curls and more natural makeup make her look much more approachable.
Tip: Sexy curls like Lopez's are easy to create. Learn how with this wavy hair how-to.
Images taken in Los Angeles on April 7, 1997, and in New York City on May 5, 2008
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Gwen Stefani
Then: The No Doubt front-woman stole the spotlight with bright hair and over-the-top makeup.
Now: The style icon makes her mark with sleek updos and signature red lips.
Tip: Want to re-create Gwen's makeup look? Check out this how-to video.
Images taken in Universal City, Calif., on September 9, 1998, and in New York City on September 5, 2007
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Jennifer Garner
Then: The former TV spy's simple center part and barely there makeup didn't exactly cry "prime-time queen."
Now: The movie-star mom knows how to make a statement on the red carpet with classic, yet glam hair and makeup.
Tip: Want help creating a gorgeous updo like Jennifer's? Check out this Quick, Easy Updo video for step-by-step instructions.
Images taken in Hollywood, Calif., on December 7, 2000, and on February 24, 2008
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Christina Ricci
Then: Despite her cute layers, she couldn't seem to shake her Wednesday Addams persona.
Now: She's seen the light -- hair color, that is. It softens her overall look.
Tip: If you color your hair, keep it healthy with weekly deep conditioning treatments. See which ones are best by reading these hair mask reviews.
Images taken in Santa Monica, Calif., on September 25, 1998, and in New York City on September 7, 2008
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Heidi Montag
Then: She was a cute teen with minimal hair and makeup.
Now: Long hair extensions (and some plastic surgery) have helped morph her into a reality-show glamazon.
Tip: When clipping extensions into your hair, spritz it with hairspray first to give it more grip so the extensions stay on better. You can also tease the root of your hair for more grip.
Images taken in Hollywood, Calif., on July 7, 2006, and in Universal City, Calif., on June 1, 2008
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Okay, so none of these women were ever ugly, but all of them used hair, makeup and even surgery to go from blah to stunning throughout their careers. Here we present our gallery of the most noticeable celebrity transformations. Do you like their original look or their new one better?
