Makeover
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A '''makeover''' is a term applied to changing one's [[human physical appearance|appearance]], usually through [[cosmetics]]. Makeovers can range from something as simple as a new [[haircut]], to the use of [[cosmetic surgery]], to the extreme of the implantation of [[veneer (dentistry)|dental veneers]], eye-color-changing contact lenses, and the use of appearance-altering [[gastric bypass]] surgeries, providing massive, permanent fat loss in [[obese]] (and therefore widely [[pariah|socially-unacceptable]]) persons, and the associated plastic surgeries, such as [[abdominoplasty]], to eliminate the resulting loose-hanging skin folds (the "[[panniculus]]").
Makeovers are often popular [[television]] subjects. Long a staple subject of daytime [[talk show]]s, they have recently moved into the [[limelight]] in television shows such as ''[[Queer Eye for the Straight Guy]]''. Other popular makeover shows include ''[[What Not to Wear (UK)|What Not to Wear]]'', ''[[How to Look Good Naked]]'', ''[[Extreme Makeover]]'', ''[[Ambush Makeover]]'' and ''[[Pimp My Ride]]''. See [[makeover reality television series]].
Computer software and online tools can also be used for performing what are known as '''Virtual 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.
There is also a series of books, aimed at teenage girls, called "The Makeover Series" written by [[Suzanne Weyn]]. There are several experts who perform the art of makeovers. Usually makeover artists specialize in hairstyling, make-up or clothing. "The Makeover Guy" is a registered trademark for author and makeover expert Christopher Hopkins who is known for his television head-to-toe makeovers.
[[Category:Cosmetics]]
[[Category:Makeover reality television series]]
[[fr:Conseil en image personnelle]]