If some of Hollywood’s ugliest gals, like Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence and Audrey Hepburn, could go from drab to fab in one fell swoop in some of our favorite movies, why can’t we?
The following are one-step makeovers you can do in a pinch, according to Tinseltown’s hottest stylists and makeup artists (at least they said they were):
Hollywood Makeover Tip #1: Lose the Glasses
Laney Boggs – She’s All That
Laney Boggs is the epitome of Hollywood makeover magic. Boy, was that girl fugly, until… she lost those clunky glasses! We know, hipster glasses are all the rage these days, but being ironically four-eyed is a horrendous move to make when you’re going to prom — apparently.
Toula Portokalos – My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Everyone’s favorite Greek love story. Though sweet and kind, Toula Portokalos just doesn’t hack it with those enormous red saucers on her face. But just watch as they lift those glasses off to reveal a face worth a million bowls of moussaka.
So, perhaps the only thing standing between you and red carpet beauty are those glasses, ladies. Chuck ’em! Who cares if you can’t see sh*t? A small sacrifice for Hollywood fame!
Hollywood Makeover Tip #2: Attack the Eyebrows
Gracie Hart – Miss Congeniality
The queen of eyebrow makeover magic is one Ms. Sandra Bullock. She showed every bushy-haired novice that true beauty lies in your… brow. Now, if we all could just find a warehouse where a team of top-notch estheticians would come together to wax the shit out of our bodies. No pain, no gain!
Tai – Clueless
Every ’90s girl remembers Tai’s fantastic makeover. But really, a little makeup and a dousing of red dye probably didn’t go as far as the taming of the two bushy red caterpillars planted on Tai’s forehead. Lesson, Ladies? If God had wanted us to have bushy eyebrows, he would have made them pretty from the get-go. Frida Kahlo and Brooke Shields notwithstanding.
Hollywood Makeover Tip #4: Tame That Hair
Mia Thermopolis – Princess Diaries
Have you ever seen a princess? Like a real true-to-life princess? Their hair is naturally fantastic, of course. Naturally! But poor, poor Mia Thermopolis with that big mop on her head. She wouldn’t stand a chance in a royal ballroom. Luckily for her, once her wild mane was broken in, she had a one-way ticket to bougie-ville!
Sandy Olsson – Grease
Who wants to be known as the goody two-shoes in life? Especially when the summer love of your dreams likes his women fierce? Sandy’s boring schoolgirl locks made her very plain jane. Really, who would want to get with that bad-looking chic? Screw asserting your identity, get that curly ‘do and absorb everything about your man’s look until you can’t remember who you are anymore!
Hollywood Makeover Tip #5: Change Your Wardrobe
Vivian Ward – Pretty Woman
Anyone who’s anyone knows that a woman’s fashion style can make all the difference between frumpy and fabulous. And no one epitomizes this more than Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman. We all saw how she went from poor prostitute couture to Rodeo Drive bombshell! Now, slut-shaming aside, look in the mirror and determine if you may need a rich sugar daddy in your life. All set? Well, what are you waiting for? March out that door and find a corner!
Cady Heron – Mean Girls
Shlumpy plaid button-ups and boy shirts kept Cady Heron from reaching ultimate Mean Girl status in this classic film. Sure, she was below moderately pretty, what with those pretty eyes, great skin and luscious red locks, but it wasn’t until she donned a sexy tight dress that Lindsay Lohan became Hollywood-level gorgeous. Wait…
Hollywood Makeover Tip #6: Pack On the Makeup
Katniss Everdeen – The Hunger Games
What a difference a tan makes! Even if it is a fake tan.
Natalie – House Bunny
Emma Stone would have never become famous if she hadn’t caked on the makeup in this flick makeover flip. Talent schmalent!
