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Amazing Hair Makeovers

Kim before: "I don't have a hairstyle," says Kim, who spoils her kids with salon highlights but cuts her own hair. (Cutting your own hair? Not advisable. Cutting your own bangs? Doable after watching this how-to video.)



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Kim after: "I like it -- it's different!" she says. "But lot of people didn't recognize me at work."





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Our team: Stylist Leland Ferrell and colorist Adam Scheib of the Sally Hershberger Salon, Los Angeles, and American Idol lead makeup artist Mezhgan.

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"I'm willing to make major changes -- super short, a new color, whatever," says Elizabeth, 34, mother of two. She's expanding her children's photography business and says, "My everyday messy ponytail won't do." (Hey, y'know, some messy pony tails are kinda cute ...)

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"I still can't believe the color -- I'm still getting used to it, but it makes my eyes stand out," she says. "I'd like to use some of the makeup daily, but maybe just a little less of it."

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"I need help!" says Jennifer, 44, who's had the same hairstyle since high school. "I think I look frumpy, dumpy." While hers wasn't as shocking as some of these hairstyles, we knew we could help.

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"I should've been born with this hair color!" she says. "I was a little unsure when Ted told me I was getting bangs -- but I love them!"

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Liz, 43, wanted something that worked for a day of teaching, but also for a night out. "I've been interested in getting a new look," she says. "But I needed a professional to tell me what would be best."

(P.S. Key to any great new look? A life-changing mascara like this.)

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"I love the cut! It's so easy to style," Liz says. "When I left the salon, two strangers stopped me to ask where I get my hair done." Her husband loved the glamorous new makeup look too.

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"I haven't worn makeup since my wedding 13 years ago," says Penny, 44, who's a mom, works full-time and coaches softball. Regarding an upcoming high school reunion she says, "I probably won't go due to my appearance."

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"What a difference makeup makes!" she says. "Loved the fake eyelashes, and beautiful haircut. I look awesome!" And yes, she will be going to the reunion, thanks to her new look.

How we did it, step by step >>

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