Amakeover is a radical change in appearance. When the word is used to describe a change inhuman physical appearance, it may imply a change inclothing,haircut, orcosmetics. A personal makeover might also includeweight loss,plastic surgery,dental veneers, orcontact lenses. Sometimes a makeover is used to refer to non-physical things, such as a makeover of character,personality orattitude. It can also refer to a dramatic change in construction, such as when a building is renovated or is refurbished. Makeovers are usually referred to in a positive manner, as a way to start fresh or improve your life.
Makeovers are often populartelevision subjects. Long a staple subject of daytimetalk shows, they have recently moved into thelimelight in television shows such asQueer Eye. Other popular makeover shows includeWhat Not to Wear,How to Look Good Naked,Plain Jane,Extreme Makeover,MADE,Ambush Makeover andPimp My Ride.[1] There is also a category of reality TV based on giving makeovers to homes, such asExtreme Makeover: Home Edition,60 Minute Makeover andProperty Brothers.
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Computer software and online tools can also be used for performing what are known asvirtual makeovers. Using a photograph of a human face, software can apply cosmetics, hairstyles, and various eyewear such as contact lenses and sunglasses in order to allow users to visualize different looks without physically trying them on. Today, virtual makeup works in real-time using phone camera tracking, and examples are Visage Technologies's MakeApp,L'Oréal's Makeup Genius,[2] andOriflame's Makeup Wizard.[3]
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In film there is atrope of a character, usually a girl, undergoing a dramatic makeover in appearance or personality. Some examples include:
There is also a series of books, aimed at teenage girls, calledThe Makeover Series, written bySuzanne Weyn. There are several experts who perform the art of makeovers. Usually makeover artists specialize in hair styling, make-up or clothing.
"The Makeover Guy" is a registered trademark for author and makeover expertChristopher Hopkins who is known for his television head-to-toe makeovers. He has a book calledStaging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45.[4][non-primary source needed]