Megan, 31, a successful lawyer who cites the Goody Spin Pin as her number one workday hair necessity ("how else is a woman to do a classy low bun?") is looking to strike a balance between her professional life and her personal one. "My biggest issue is trying to find a compromise between long, sexy hair for the weekends and professional hair for work." We're calling in the experts from the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City -- including hairstylist Frederique Carme, colorist Amy Huson, and makeup artist Joette Balsamo -- to see if they can help Megan find her perfect mix.
When it comes to makeovers, typically dramatic changes come from drastic cuts. But stylist Luke O'Connor says you don't always have to sacrifice length for drama, which makes Sophia very happy. Sophia says it's time for a change -- but not a huge one. To give her the update she's looking for, we called in O'Connor, Suave Professionals celebrity stylist and co-owner of Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills, Calif., and makeup artist Sabrina Mae. See her transformation now.
Maureen, a 48-year-old schoolteacher, is in need of a good haircut, but she's also in the middle of trying to grow it out, which she says is especially difficult because her hair is so thin. So we're calling in the experts at the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City -- which include hairstylist Frederique Carme, colorist Amy Huson, and makeup artist Joette Balsamo -- to see if they can give her the cut she needs while maintaining the length she wants.
Joanne has been a nurse for more than 20 years. "I don't have the time or energy to take care of myself and update my look," she says. "I've had the same hairstyle for ages."
Nutrition student Jess, 27, has battled with her curls her entire life. She cites her texture as her biggest hair challenge and says that she just wants cool, natural, easy hair at the end of her makeover. We're calling in the experts at the Marie Robinson Salon in New York -- hairstylist Abby Schlenger, colorist Amy Huson, and makeup artist Joette Balsamo -- to see if they can tame Jess's unruly hair.
Christine is a hard-working event coordinator who, after establishing her own company and entering her 30s, is ready for a change. Plus, she's celebrating another accomplishment -- losing 50 pounds -- and says she feels like herself again. "A new hairstyle is symbolic," she says. "I'm growing, my business is growing -- it's time to look sophisticated and grown up." We're calling in the experts -- including hairstylist Frederique Carme, colorist Amy Huson, and makeup artist Joette Balsamo, all from the Marie Robinson salon in New York City -- to complete her transformation.
Robyn is an actress who just got married to a man she met on set for a music video. "We were paired together for a music video called, 'So in Love,'" she says. "We were back up dancers shooting a wedding scene." Talk about a meet-cute. With her honeymoon coming up, Robyn wanted a new look to complement the new changes in her life.
Florida-born Ashley, 22, is committed to keeping her beachy blonde color while she finishes her senior year at Marymount Manhattan in New York City. But her hectic schedule and limited finances make it difficult for her to get to the salon regularly for root touch-ups. "I know, it's awful, I have six inches of roots," she says. "I don't mean for it to get this bad, but I can't seem to help it." So to remedy the situation, we called in our dream team of experts from the Marie Robinson salon in New York City. See how they transformed Ashley's damaged, grown-out hair into a manageable, pretty style.
Age 50 might not seem like the ideal time for major life changes, but for Marguerite, it's perfect. She's originally from Seattle, but moved out to Los Angeles after her daughter left home for college. "I've been a single mom since she was born, but now that she's in college I can explore what I want to do," she says. "I'm playing in the sandbox again."
For Nicole, 31, balancing wedding-planning with a grueling work schedule as a third-year internal medicine resident doesn't leave much time for her hair. With her engagement pictures just a few weeks away, she knows she needs a fresh cut (it's been almost a year!) and brighter color -- stat. So we introduced her to our dream team of beauty experts at the Marie Robinson salon in New York City. With a new cut, color, and makeup look, Nicole will have a refreshing updated look just in time for her big day. See her makeover now.
For Sue, 57, an oncology nurse, having a functional hairstyle is paramount. With the summer nearing, it's important for her to keep enough length to throw her hair up into a ponytail. But at the same time, she wants to do something to manage its thickness and liven up the dull color. We called in hairstylist Frederique Carme, colorist Keith Shore, and makeup artist Joette Balsamo -- from the Marie Robinson salon in New York City -- to help get her hair under control before the first heat wave.
A makeover is an awesome Mother's Day gift -- and one we wanted to help facilitate. So we asked women to nominate their moms for a day of pampering in the salon, and chose three deserving mother-daughter pairs who also happen to be best friends. Then, since the only thing better than getting a makeover is getting a makeover with your best friend, we brought in both the mothers and the daughters for transformations.
Meet Pamela, a 34-year-old with the hair of a 17-year-old high school student. She admits that she's stuck with her one-length, long hair for years and it's become a crutch. "It's so easy to hide behind long hair, but I think I'm ready to come out from behind my hair and show myself to the world," she says.
Trying to be feminine in a conservative corporate environment can be challenging -- and for Talia, 29, her haircut and color are the biggest hurdles. Although she works in commercial real estate, she dreams of having long, beachy waves. "Everyone is in suits, and I'm just trying my best to look professional," she says. So we're calling in a team of experts -- including hairstylist Frederique Carme, colorist Amy Huson, and makeup artist Joette Balsamo -- from the Marie Robinson salon in New York City to see if they can strike a balance between the job she has and the hair she wants.
When you're trying to get out the door each morning, it's easy to reach for your go-to brown eyeshadow palette and peach-colored lip gloss. But for those weekends when you have some extra time to get ready, it can be fun to break out of your beauty box.
Anna, 35, has just moved to Los Angeles from Sweden to pursue modeling. So, naturally, she needs a new look to match her new career and locale. This is doubly true since Anna's current haircut "doesn't really have any shape," she says. So she's looking for a new style that'll give her hair some shape and movement, and most importantly, flatter her face.
You know those ho-hum days when life seems to be one mundane task after another? Wake up, press snooze, wake up again, shower, go to work, repeat. When life becomes routine, it's easy to get into a beauty rut as well. But a hot date, a wedding, or even a job interview are all good reasons to break that five-minute morning regimen you've got down pat. And that's where we come in. We gave three readers hair, makeup, and style makeovers for their upcoming special occasions -- including a quick teeth whitening to get them ready for their picture ops.
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
Want to look younger? You could head to a plastic surgeon for a major procedure. Or you could take a much easier (not to mention less expensive and way less painful) approach and use your skin care, hairstyle, and makeup to shave a few years off your face.
With virgin color and hair that has only been cut by family members, Theresa is due for a style overhaul. Here to make the magic happen is our talented makeover team at the Warren-Tricomi salon in Los Angeles, Calif., which includes hairstylists Whitney Olson and Reanna Garcia, colorists Jherra Moreno and Ashleigh Childers, and celebrity makeup artist and co-founder of the Luxe Beauty Team Amy Hollier. See how they take the reserved music teacher's look to a whole new level of sophistication with subtle highlights and smoothed out curls, giving her the elegant look she craves.
