How to Get a Dramatic Makeover

For dramatic hair color changes a stylist is always best to ensure minimal damage.

A dramatic makeover can help should you find yourself in a style rut or just wanting a new look to unveil to friends and family. Getting a dramatic makeover requires planning and a little bit of research to ensure you get a look that you love. If you want a dramatic makeover learning how to get one can help you create and transform yourself into a stylish new you.

Things You'll Need

• Blank notebook
• Fashion and style magazines
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions

1. Take note of the clothing and style you currently have. Go through your closet and write in your notebook any particular looks or styles you see recurring such as short skirts, button up shirts or even lots of flip flops. While you don't have to cut out your favorite looks or colors all together, you do want to branch out from them, so use your list while shopping for new clothes.

2. Purchase fashion and style magazines at your local bookstore. Search through the magazines and cut out pictures of styles and looks you like, then glue them to pages in your notebook. You can use this notebook as an inspirational template when shopping and creating your new style.

3. Make an appointment with your hairstylist for a cut and color. If you have long hair consider going drastically shorter or adding blunt bangs to your look along with a whole new color. For short hair, try a bold new color or for a really dramatic change, talk to your stylist about having extensions put in.

4. Make an appointment with a makeup artist at your local department or beauty supply store. A trained professional can help you select new colors of makeup that will compliment your skin tone while adding a new look to your face. To save some money either take samples from your tutorial or write down the colors you used and buy relatively cheap makeup from your local drugstore.

5. Check out clothing stores using your notebook as inspiration. Find looks that are similar to those you cut out of the magazine and make sure you don't resort back to your old style. Head to local thrift stores in your area as well to find pieces and save some money. Purchase clothes that fit in with your new look accordingly.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are going for a body makeover as well as a new look you'll want to setup a workout routine and begin sticking to a healthy diet. Talk to a trainer or fitness professional to help setup a safe routine that will yield dramatic changes.

• Friends and family can be helpful resources when you are doing a dramatic makeover. Go over some of your ideas with them and get opinions to help you select the look that fits you best, while still being dramatically different.

• While makeovers are all about change, it's important that you be comfortable with changes since you will be the one living with them. For example if you want dramatically different hair but want to keep your long locks, skip cutting hair and try learning new styles you can do for a different look.

• You can save on hair color by dyeing your hair with a home dye kit, but if you plan to change your hair dramatically a professional is always best especially if drastically lightening hair.

References

• iVillage: How To Give Yourself A Makeover And Boost Self Esteem After The Divorce