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Kim before
"I don't have a hairstyle and have been doing the same makeup since high school," says Kim, who spoils her daughters with salon highlights but cuts her own hair.

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The color
"We're taking her darker with a bit of blonde," says colorist Scheib, explaining that the shade will flatter her complexion and bring out her green eyes. And bonus -- she can even maintain it at home if she wants! Make sure to use color-protecting products after coloring hair.

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The cut
Because Kim cuts her own hair, the shape is uneven. Stylist Ferrell cuts several inches, explaining, "She has great hair for a bob -- fine with a little curl." Adding that he cut fuller bangs for a more versatile style. After blow-drying Kim's hair straight, Ferrell spritzes volumizing spray on roots and uses smoothing cream on her ends. To set the sleek look, he mists hair with light-hold hairspray. Try Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Touchable Volume Hairspray, $3.39.

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The makeup
Bringing Kim's green eyes alive is Mezhgan's focus, using light colors like pearl and taupe (try Sonia Kashuk Powder Partners Eye Shadow duo in Leather and Lace, $7.99). She fills in her brows, recommending foolproof brow stencils (try Ardell Brow Perfection Stencils, $3.19), evens out Kim's complexion with a combination of primer and foundation (try me by {me}zhgan Luminous Me Primer and Foundation duo, $49), and sweeps peach blush (like NARS Blush in Orgasm, $24) on her cheeks. Concealer further brightens her eyes (try Stila Illuminating Concealer, $22) and pink gloss (like Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Kanani, $18) completes the look.

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Kim after
"I like it -- it's different!" Kim says of her transformation from long-haired blonde to brunette. "A lot of people didn't recognize me at work," she exclaimed, after debuting the new look. "One woman came up to me and introduced herself!"

Our makeover dream team -- creator of me by {me}zhgan cosmetics and American Idol lead makeup artist Mezhgan, stylist Leland Ferrell and colorist Adam Scheib of the Sally Hershberger Salon in Los Angeles -- give mom Kim a dramatically new haircut and gorgeous color.

Photographs: Andrew Stiles
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