Get a Virtual Makeover!

Nervous about chopping off your locks or going for that green eyeshadow? Forget the fear and head over to your computer for a virtual makeover! There are are a lot of sites out there that will let you upload a photo of yourself and try on different hairstyles but makeoversolutions.com, takes your style fantasy a bit further by letting you try on everything from a bob to black eyeliner.. all from the comfort of your computer. You don't have to worry about wasting your makeup remover to get the perfect look, your cosmetic statement is just a click away!

Although makeoversolutions.com is a member based website, (packages start at $14.95 for 3 months) you can join for free and still get a makeover and access some great features.

In order to do a virtual makeover, you need to have a photo of yourself. Here are some tips to get a great photo:

1. CLEAN YOUR FACE

Because you are going to be trying on different makeup combinations, you need your face to be as clean as possible. Remove any makeup you may have on.

2.PULL YOUR HAIR BACK

Pull your hair back in a bun so that when you try on the hair styles your real hair wont get in the way. I don't think an updo would be very appealing with your real hair sticking out from the bottom!

3. TAKE IT IN NATURAL LIGHT

Since, natural light provides the best lighting for putting on makeup, you want your picture to reflect that as well. If you don't usually put your makeup on in natural light, take the picture with whatever lighting you usually use in order to prevent color mix ups.

Remember, a virtual makeover is not the real thing, but is a lot of fun! Since computer hues vary, the colors you see on the screen may not actually be the outcome you will get. Just play around with it and have fun, your new look (your face and your makeup remover) will thank you!