Makeover

Amakeoveris 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,personalityorattitude.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.

In media

Television

Makeovers are often populartelevisionsubjects. Long a staple subject of daytimetalk shows,they have recently moved into thelimelightin television shows such asQueer Eye.Other popular makeover shows includeWhat Not to Wear,How to Look Good Naked,Plain Jane,Extreme Makeover,MADE,Ambush MakeoverandPimp My Ride.^[1]There is also a category of reality TV based on giving makeovers to homes, such asExtreme Makeover: Home Edition,60 Minute MakeoverandProperty Brothers.

Seemakeover reality television series.

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'Oreal's Makeup Genius,^[2]andOriflame's Makeup Wizard.^[3]

Film

In film there is atropeof a character, usually a girl, undergoing a dramatic makeover in appearance or personality. Some examples include:

Now, Voyager(1942)
Cinderella(1950)
My Fair Lady(1964)
Grease(1978)
The Breakfast Club(1985)
Desperately Seeking Susan(1985)
Moonstruck(1987)
Clueless(1995)
She's All That(1999)
Miss Congeniality(2000)
The Princess Diaries(2001)
Mean Girls(2004)
The Devil Wears Prada(2006)
The House Bunny(2008)

Books

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 Hopkinswho 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]}

References

^Huey, Ryan. "Pimp My Ride."St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture,edited by Thomas Riggs, St. James Press, 2018, pp. 359-361.Gale Virtual Reference Library,http://link.galegroup /apps/doc/CX3679700167/GPS?u=orov49112&sid=GPS&xid=2a6364c3.Accessed 21 September 2018.
^"L'OREAL PARTNERS WITH VIVA TECHNOLOGY START UP CONNECT."ENP Newswire,15 June 2016.Health Reference Center Academic,http://link.galegroup /apps/doc/A455194696/GPS?u=orov49112&sid=GPS&xid=bceb66fb.Accessed 19 October 2018.
^"Korean wolf cut".
^Christopher., Hopkins (2008).Staging your comeback: a complete beauty revival for women over 45.Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.ISBN 978-0-7573-0634-1.OCLC 171614456.

External links

[1] Huey, Ryan. "Pimp My Ride."St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture,edited by Thomas Riggs, St. James Press, 2018, pp. 359-361.Gale Virtual Reference Library,http://link.galegroup /apps/doc/CX3679700167/GPS?u=orov49112&sid=GPS&xid=2a6364c3.Accessed 21 September 2018.

[2] "L'OREAL PARTNERS WITH VIVA TECHNOLOGY START UP CONNECT."ENP Newswire,15 June 2016.Health Reference Center Academic,http://link.galegroup /apps/doc/A455194696/GPS?u=orov49112&sid=GPS&xid=bceb66fb.Accessed 19 October 2018.

[3] "Korean wolf cut".

[4] Christopher., Hopkins (2008).Staging your comeback: a complete beauty revival for women over 45.Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.ISBN 978-0-7573-0634-1.OCLC 171614456.

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