Fashion Over Fifty held it’s first contest for the lucky winner of a makeover. The lucky winner is Rosalie, who lives about an hour and half outside of Los Angeles, so it worked out really well (because she didn’t mind driving!!) I was so excited to meet Rosalie because she told me how much her daughter had been bugging her to do “something” with her hair. As it turns out, her daughter had already liked my Facebook page for her mom before Rosalie even knew about me, which is such a great coincidence. The weekend before this makeover I had been to the IMATS convention (International Makeup Artists Trade Show), so I picked up some goodies for a beginner’s incentive package.
Here is Rosalie. Rosalie recently moved from Alaska, of all places, to Southern California. There’s a big change in climate for you. She was so excited to get started and so was I. We met at my hairdresser’s house. My hairdresser of at least 10 years, is Alison Sassoon (no relation to Vidal). Alison used to work in big salons, but converted a room, and the laundry room into a beauty salon. 
So off we went inside to meet Alison with the gorgeous red hair!! You can tell that she specializes in hair color, that’ for sure. Rosalie and Alison discussed what they thought was best, while I looked on, Rosalie had been growing her hair out and wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. (You can see one of my 2 sons in this photo. Both were helping me out.)
Rosalie definitely needed a cut. They also decided she could brighten up her color and give it a brighter feel. Rosalie was a very good sport because she trusted Alison, because I told her she could. I guess that means she trusted me too.
Here is Rosalie before the Makeover begins!!! Let’s get the show on the road!!
Alison is now using a NEW technique. As long as I have been going to her, she has added highlights and low light with foil. She now uses plastic wrap,and is called Balayage. As Alison was working, I was trying to keep Rosalie entertained and giving her the plan for the next 2 days!!
Well, Alison is just about finished and I am really curious how this is going to turn out!! It looks very interesting!!
After washing out the color, next came the cut. Alison and Rosalie decided on a blunt sophisticated cut that is just Ageless Chic, as you will see. It’s a lot longer when it’s wet!!
Here it goes. Rosalie has been growing her hair out for months. She has worn short hair most of her life, so she must be a little nervous getting it cut. How brave!! But, as my mom always used to say, “it’s just hair, it will grow back”.
How exciting. Now we are getting to see it cut and colored. Alison has done color and cuts on many celebrities in Hollywood. In fact, when I am there sometimes, I meet them and even talk to them. They are regular people just like you and me.
Wow, it’s looking really full and beautiful.
Here we go from a side view!!
Alas, we see the finale from the back. It looks gorgeous, don’t you think?
Voila, We have one happy Rosalie. I don’t think Rosalie can tell how different it looks than when she first came in, but WOW. Thank you Alison, you did a phenomenal job!!
Check it out Rosalie, you look like a new person, and we are only one day in. Wait until tomorrow when we do the make up and fashion show!!
What do you think? I would love your opinions!!!
Rosalie’s hair looks brighter but softer and more flattering to her face & coloring. The cut is simple and classic. I love it!
Hi Eileen,
I am glad you like it. It is amazing what a color and cut can do!! It’s so much fun helping other women. I love it.
Please share with me if you have any ideas. Best, Wendy
Cut and color makes her look younger.
HI Debra,
Isn’t it amazing what a little color and cut can do. It is so much fun helping other women. I hope it encourages others
to do the same. Thanks for you comment and feel free to send me any ideas. Best, Wendy
Wow! This color really brightens her up! Also…her hair looks healthier ; love it.
Hi Paulette,
The back end of my website is confusing. There is a new version which I am updating but it is very hard to tell what comments I have responded to and I haven’t. I am glad you appreciate how much better she looks. She really made a huge transformation and looked wonderful. Thanks and I apologize for such a slow response. Best, Wendy
The colour is great , puts a sparkle in her eyes and the style will be easy for her to manage. Makes Her one trendy little mama! Love it
HI Trish,
She is really beautiful, and it is amazing how just a little color and cut makes such a difference.
Thanks for your comments. Feel free to share any ideas you have. Best, Wendy
Lovethis!
Thanks Mary. I hope this gives you incentive to go and do something great for yourself!! Best, Wendy
Wonderful!
Hi Bev,
It’s so much fun helping other people. Thanks for your kind words. Best, Wendy
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!
So exciting, isn’t it. Just wait!! Thanks, Wendy
Wendy, I have always loved your FB page, but now I love it even more! How exceptional and kind of you to host this makeover. Rosalie’s hair is beautiful and I’m looking forward to following the rest of this story!
Hi Jeanne-Marie,
Thanks so much for your kind words. I love hearing how much you love the page. Keep me posted on how you like the rest.
Best, Wendy
Looks beautiful and so healthy. She’s a lucky woman!
I hope this is incentive for you to go out and do something nice for yourself. Best, Wendy
She looks great,the Color is fantastic. Very becoming on her,can’t wait till tomorrow.
Thanks. Let me know what you think at the end!!
WOW! What a homerun! She is a knockout with that gorgeous hair!
Hi Linda,
Isn’t it amazing what a difference it made? I was surprised myself. I hope it encourages other women to help themselves.
Thanks for your kind comments. Best, Wendy
Very beautiful. It looks much healthier also. I look forward to seeing the rest of the make over. So happy for her that she’s gets this experience. Thank you
Hi Rachel.
It is so much fun helping other people, isn’t it. I hope it encourages other women that just a little help can make a difference.
Thanks for your kind words. Best, Wendy
Wow….her hair looks amazing….! I’m 55 years old (I get my hair colour done every 4 weeks) and one of my biggest complaints is that my hair is a nest of unruly, wheat dry, curls and frizz….ugh…I’ve used every product on the market and nothing works…am I destined to live out the next thirty years with dry, dull, frizzy hair?
Hi Lois,
I find it hard to believe that there isn’t a product out there for you. I have unruly, dry, curly and frizzy hair too!! There are a million products. I try embracing my curls in the summer, but I prefer to get it blown dry once a week. Have you tried that? Let me know. Best, Wendy
Love your posts! They make my day…
HI Maureen,
Thanks for your kind words, I truly appreciate your support!! Best, Wendy
I love this… lucky Rosalie. She was pretty before but kicked up a notch with the fresh cut and color, she has got to feel fantastic! So fun to follow along.
HI Rosemary,
Thanks for your nice comments. What better way to inspire everyone Over Fifty, than a makeover!!
Best, Wendy
Looks beautiful! Variations in blonde add enough contrast to avoid that platinum look.
Hi Janet,
Alison did a really pretty job. It’s amazing how different someone can look with just a little help. I hope this encourages
other women as well. Thanks for your comments. Best, Wendy
She looks great!! Love the color and cut!!
Hi Diana,
It’s so much fun helping other people, isn’t it? Thanks for your support. Best, Wendy
What a wonderful gift! Love your FB page.
HI Barbara, thanks so much. It’s fun helping other people!! Best, Wendy
Her hair looks gorgeous and healthy! Can’t wait to see her makeup. I myself already have in fact been inspired last summer to grow out my silver after 20 years of black box dye. It’s a work-in-progress LOL, but along with my shorter cut I’ve never gotten so many compliments on my hair.
HI Paula,
How great to hear that you are embracing your natural color. And, you are getting complements. It is never too late to reinvent yourself. Thanks for your kind comments and good luck. Send in photos if you would like!!
Best, Wendy
Wow, her hair looks so great! Both color & cut. Can’t wait to see the rest. Like you said, she is already looks great but will look super great after the makeover. Lucky lady, I’m sure she will enjoy this! (Btw, I really like her jeans, very cute). You are so sweet to do this Wendy.
HI Joy,
It is my mission to help OTHER women Over Fifty feel better about themselves. What better way to do that than doing a makeover!!
Everyone gets inspired by a makeover. Thanks for your kind words. Best, Wendy
Hey Wendy, the color is amazing. I was thinking it was shaped – to me a blunt cut is what Anna Wintour sports so it ended up being much longer than I expected but I think super flattering for Rosalie. Did she love it? Makeovers are incredibly fun and satisfying. Your hairdresser did an amazing job. What a star!
Hi Sally,
Yes, Rosalie was very happy. By the end, she was very very pleased. Thanks for your comment. Best, Wendy