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Jennifer before
"I have no look, just flat hair with zero style. I need to de-frump," said Jennifer, 44, whose hair really wasn't as shocking as some of the hairstyles we've seen.

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The color
Jennifer's hair is going to be a bold, Marcia Cross red, courtesy of Jason Backe, master colorist at Ted Gibson Salon and color director for Clairol. Tip: Before you dye, be guided by your skin tone. Jennifer's hint of natural strawberry gives Backe the go-ahead to take it to the next level -- a true red.

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The trick to holding on to your red
"Red fades the fastest, but you can maintain it at home easily," Backe says. Dye only the roots, leaving the length alone. Try a medium reddish blonde for a look like Jennifer's. Have a salon balance the color every three months. Between colorings, use a color-protecting shampoo and conditioner.

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The skin
To neutralize Jennifer's reddish undertones, Turnbow starts by applying a primer (try Fresh Face Primer, $30). Then she applies a tinted moisturizer and concealer (under the eyes) to finish smoothing and brightening her complexion. Do you need a primer? Pick one of the best.

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The makeup
"The right makeup is key to making a new hair color look natural," says Turnbow, who used tones from Jennifer's bold hair and her eye color -- golden-orange eye shadow (try Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Eye Shadow in Citrus Twist, $12) and a shimmery peach blush (try Nars Blush in Deep Throat, $25). She finishes the look with a universally flattering pinky-peach gloss (see our favorite glosses here).

Our makeover dream team -- celeb stylist Ted Gibson, owner of Ted Gibson Salon in New York City, and celeb makeup artist and Beauty.com spokesperson Tina Turnbow -- will give Jennifer modern hair and gorgeous makeup.

Photographs: Jeffery Jones
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