Although Sameena's hair wasn't too damaged, she wanted a cut that would give shape to her hair and make it look healthier. Because her hair was all one length, Vienna settled on a cut that would create a shape for her hair whether Sameena wore it natural or straight.

"We took off about five inches," said Vienna. "I wanted to make her hair less bulky at the ends. We also added layers to give it some shape -- with this cut, she can wear it curly, too."

Vienna walked Sameena through styling her new cut -- first applying Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray, $5.29, which seals in shine and protects hair from the damaging effects of heat styling. After blow-drying Sameena's hair and styling with a round, vented brush, Vienna created a deep center part and kept her roots sleek and smooth. For the final touch, Vienna used the round to wave the ends of her hair out and away from her face.

Makeup artist Taylor Babian gave Sameena a bold makeup look with a smooth, radiant finish. She used a cobalt blue eye shadow over her entire upper eyelid and lined it with a smoky black cream eyeliner. Babian kept Sameena's lashes full and defined using a volumizing mascara and finished the look with a soft, natural lip color.

After wearing her hair in a ponytail for so long, Sameena's new style was a welcome change. "My hair is so much lighter and so bouncy," said Sameena. "The shine is amazing, and I can't believe how light my hair feels." Sameena said she'd definitely work up the same bold, smoky eye for those upcoming parties, and she's confident she'll be able to style her new cut (and give up the old ponytail for good).