The Makeover Guy

A Few Surprises in These Makeovers!

2011-11-07T14:26:09Z

These sisters know how to have a good time. But they showed their friend and even better one with a surprise makeover. We thought she was going to bolt out the door! We are happy they chose some of the top stylists in the Twin Cities to help make their trip from Whitefish Montana a memorable one.

A Very Curly Hair Makeover by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-10-15T13:56:35Z

Ann basically lived in a baseball hat and a ponytail. She decided it was time to cut her long curly hair into something she could manage without the hat. Her color was not really far off, and she had very curly hair that lacked curl in the front. We chose to wave it off her face and give a more stacked appearance to her profile for lift.

Friends Aging Beautifully, by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-10-14T13:51:38Z

These good friends flew in from North Carolina and had a day of fun with some of the top stylists in the Twin Cities at reVamp! salonspa. Fresh haircut, haircolor, and a silhouette analysis with Joann Hopkins topped off the experience. And we got a lemon pound cake!

From Beige To Brilliant Makeover by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-10-13T13:46:35Z

Ann wanted a little more sass and boy did she get it with this Beige to Brilliant makeover. Kelly Marciniak created the "Fer a cheval" haircolor and Kami Kleven created the makeup.

A "How I See Her" Makeover, by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-10-13T13:41:34Z

Sarah was a senior in college when I was a freshman. We sang in the St. Olaf Choir together for one year and hadn't seen each other for over 25 years. She emailed me saying, I'm going to be in Minneapolis tomorrow if you have an opening for a makeover I'm in. I did. What is it about chemistry? We had a very fun moment.

I remember her as very pretty and very bright.

The Beauty of Silver Hair, by Christopher Hopkins The Makeover Guy

2011-09-30T12:40:34Z

Wow. There are times when gray, white or silver hair is just so beautiful. This is one of them. We should all be so lucky as to have hair like this!

An Out of the Rut Makeover by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-30T12:34:16Z

Marion and Bev had gotten into a rut. Both trying to reach a goal of weight loss and better health, they decided a trip to reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis was what would jump start their comeback. Top stylists Joelle Hicks and Audrey Mullenmaster along with makeup artists Kami Kleven and Amy Goulet helped create the final looks.

A 21 Years Younger Makeover, by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-30T12:21:59Z

This makeover shows exactly how creating balance with line, texture, color, proportion and accent in hair and make up can make a huge difference in our outer image and self esteem. Michele was feeling a little down but you see nothing but up 2 hours later. The power of pretty. Pretty amazing.

Take a look!

Bucket List Makeover Update!

2011-09-26T15:23:36Z

Many of you asked if I had heard how Lynn, who came to visit me for a haircut because I was on her "bucket list" as she was waiting for a lung transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Here's her husband's latest response:

Today is Lynn's 16th day in critical care, three times the average, after a record setting 13.5 hour surgery for her double lung transplant. I'm pleased to share with all of you, a dramatic (and most welcome) turn upward. In the last 48 hours she has exhibited extraordinary improvement, i.e. off the ventilator, taking most medications orally through a gastric tube, able to sit in a chair for several hours a day, take ice chips and small sips of water, and at last, able to speak with us.

Her voice is still weak, quite raspy, and her swallowing reflex has been compromised by the lengthy intubation (imagine swallowing a garden hose and having it stuck for two weeks), however, every hour shows continuous improvement. The light at the end of the tunnel is shining, ignited by all of you, for your continued concern and support. Saying 'thank you' seems shamefully inadequate. But I choose to do it...thank you all very much.

Without resorting to the myriad details in the treatment, today will be the day to prepare her for placement into a "step-down unit" room, which, paradoxically is a step-up. It could be as early as tomorrow. Please recognize that she is still a sick puppy, a distance from implementing solid foods and the necessary physical re-hab which promises to be lengthy. At best, it may be two weeks or more before she is released from this Rochester Hilton.

Among her first remarks that we could understand:

"I think we should sell my mother's silver service" Huh? Where did that come from ? You're laying here half-dead and you're thinking about silverware ???

"How long have I been here ?" Nice to hear, indicative that she has little memory of the ordeal, much like the pain of childbirth.

"I'm sorry I put you through this" Okay, you're excused, but I'd do it again in a minute.

I did have to tell Lynn that her Uncle Dwight, age 95 y/o, died yesterday, and that we lost our old gullwing pal, George 'Pinky' Winther, who died in his sleep at the Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. last week doing what he loved most....playing with cars.

However, on a happy note, son Michael and his family, after a six year hiatus in northwestern Ireland, have been repatriated this week to Chandler, AZ. It's a long way from Yeats country to Joe Arapaio's Maricopa county, but we are happy to have them back. Grandson Niall had his first day in his new elementary school yesterday, without incident (except for his mother's tears).

I will be glad to read any e-mails sent to Lynn. For those of you who insist on subsidizing the future success of the greeting card cabal, the formal address for the next two weeks:

Janet Lynn Spiher
Mary Brigh floor 6E
St Mary's Hospital
1216 Second Street SW
Rochester, MN 55900

Please recall, NO flowers (real or artificial), no balloons, no candy, no troupes of serenading Amish girls singing Amazing Grace, and no checks.

I'll get back in several weeks, maybe with photos and less dialogue.

xxooxx

Chas

Here's the video if you missed it the first time:

Movie Star Makeover by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-25T17:36:49Z

Susan sort of saw herself as a "stay at home, home school Mom." But we all know inside every woman is an inner something needing a moment of respite. We decided to give it to Susan with a "movie star makeover."

Her good friend after having her own makeover a few months ago convinced her that the top stylists at reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis was just the ticket.

Watch the magic!

A Mother and Daughter In Law Makeover by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-24T17:27:29Z

Patti and Agnes (72) drove in from Wisconsin for a mother daughter makeover. Agnes wanted maintenance free and natural, Patti wanted professional and updated. Though not dramatic changes, I think the end results are appropriate and fresh. Kelly Marciniak created a natural brown with highlights for both women and Sarah Remer and Kami Kleven did the makeup.

Two Confidence Boosting Makeovers by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-23T17:19:16Z

Jennifer and Tracy are friends who love watching What Not To Wear and always wanted their own makeover. So they picked some of the top stylists in the Twin Cities for a fresh look. I felt they both weren't to far off base, just needed a little tweaking. Or as the Glam Gals at Fabulousafterforty.com would say..."Tweak their Chic."

Sometimes a makeover isn't about a big change but about feeling confident in how you are presenting yourself, and, yes, a little day away from the bustle of life.

Her Inner Wild One Makeover by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-22T17:05:39Z

Pat was quite reserved during her makeover, yet there was something about her that we felt was underneath. As we peeled away the layers we decided to amp the glam and give her a bit more drama and allure. She came in in leggings and a flashy top and a fantastic figure, but her hair and make up didn't express her inner "Trisha," the wild one. We decided to bring her out for the evening and hope she and her husband had a wonderful night on the town.

Makeover My Mom! By Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-20T16:57:40Z

Beverly flew in from Mississippi with her daughter for a makeover. It's difficult to describe true loveliness, but Beverly has it. She was lovely before, but lovely and in living color afterward. You could just feel her spirit lift into flight after this makeover. Joelle Hicks from reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis did the haircolor, and Kami Kleven did the makeup.

The Empty Nester Makeover by Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy

2011-09-19T16:13:02Z

Kathy has a great sense of humor, but had some challenges with change. It took awhile to convince her of the haircolor but by the time I started cutting she allowed the process to happen. One of the thrilling parts for me of these makeovers is meeting some really neat people. I immediately liked Kathy. Her sense of humor and combination of vulnerability and confidence, sincerity and desire to improve made for a really fun makeover. It makes me really want to go to Annie Oakley Days.