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Are you all talk and no action when it comes to cutting your hair? Here, we took three women with long locks and created fun and flirty new styles for them. Let their makeovers inspire you to make a change.

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Celebrity makeup artist Rosie Jane shares her low-maintenance makeup philosophy. More...

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Graphic artist Daria knew her job-seeking move to New York City could bring about dramatic changes in her life - and she was ready to meet them head-on. Her first step was an at-home makeover. More...

Sarah is a take-charge woman with a goal. Her mission - take her beauty regimen into her own hands and stop paying big bucks at salons. More...

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The recent celebration of her 42nd birthday and her 20th anniversary at her job spurred Susan into reaching for yet another milestone - her first-ever foray into hair coloring. More...

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Trying to grow out length, Gina discovers she doesn't have to suffer the "shaggy dog" blues. A slight trim to add shape, the right products for volume and lift and she's totally styling in her new 'do!. More...

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Sophia longed for an updated look for her longer locks. Eye-catching movement was created with chunky layers, and makeup techniques produced a dramatic change.. More...

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Tillie wanted a polished look to build her confidence, but that was low maintenance. A softer, layered cut, enhanced with warmer hair color and less makeup transformed her. More...

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Victorya wanted to reflect her modern design philosophy in her personal look. A daring and contemporary 'do, a bit of glittery eye shadow and she is set to dazzle the party circuit! More...

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Zita says goodbye to her long, flat style of yesteryear. Her new layered bob is long enough to pull back when needed, but had enough sway for a modern and youthful look. More...

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John discovers his new look combines professional with playful, and offers low maintenance - a must for most guys! More...

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Scott, a 46-year-old advertising director and father of three, daringly decided to put himself completely in a hair stylist's hands. More...

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Grant's new "bad boy" look can play it devilishly innocent or rakishly debonair. More...

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Twenty-nine-year old attorney Nelson knew he's too conservative in his style choices. He asked for an updated, more modern look. More...

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Fried hair and bare-faced was not the image Christina wanted to present on her first date with a new guy. More...

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Preparing for her first gallery show, artist Rachel asked for a makeover that would redefine her natural beauty so she would be super sleek and modern. More...

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A simple sleek updo and soft makeup with the emphasis on the eyes created the perfect complement to Kate's strapless, lacy wedding gown. More...

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Eighteen-year-old Sarah loves to follow her own unique muse, as this daring makeover proves. More...

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"Easy maintenance" and "professional" were the keywords for busy mom of three Lucy, who also works full time as an assistant facilities manager. More...

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When gray hairs began cropping up, 31-year-old Sue was ready for battle. She refused to let the grays make her hair dull. More...

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At 28, freelance writer Jennifer discovered lighter and straighter isn't always better, especially when it results in dry, weak and breaking overprocessed hair. More...

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Website editor Amy wanted to take her long hairstyle to a newer level. More...

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Florence's slightly heart-shaped face helped determine her just-above-the-chin cut for a professional edge. More...

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After attempting to lighten her naturally black hair herself, which resulted in orange hair, college student Helene turned to professionals at the John Frieda salon. More...

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College student Jillian learned that transforming raven hair to blonde is best done gradually. More...

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Thirty-year-old vocalist Jessica sang a lighter tune after changing her hair from mousy brown to multidimensional blonde. More...

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For Tanaj's evening at the opera, her makeup simply had to be perfection. Her new look is dramatic, sophisticated and very sexy! More...

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With plans to attend an art opening, Kristin hoped to hold her date's attention by wowing him with a sleek and bold makeup look. More...