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30 Women Tell A Makeup Artist And Hairstylist Duo To “Do Something” But Don’t Know What, So They Freestyle It (New Pics)
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The Moscow-based makeup artist Oksana Trunova and hairstylist Olga Tarasova have been putting the smiles back on women’s faces when they want a change but have no idea where to start. The duo started “blind makeovers” five years ago, and their online fanbase has since grown to 32,700 Instagram followers.
The idea came after Oksana, who previously worked in a beauty salon, had women tell her to "do something" that would alter their looks but “they didn’t know what they wanted.” Today, Oksana and Olga enjoy seeing the eyes of their happy clients who just underwent a dramatic transformation. “We are not only stylists, we are also psychologists,” the makeup artist told Bored Panda in an interview that you can read in full below.
So, tune in for the most jaw-dropping ‘freestyle’ makeovers from Oksana and Olga that show how seemingly little things do wonders when it comes to the way we look… and feel about ourselves. And after you’re done reading this post, be sure to check out part 1 with incredible ‘freestyle’ makeovers.
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DetongLhamo 4 years ago
Bit of a theme happening here...I think they’re all beautiful with or without their hands under their chins.
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Boopie Dew 4 years ago
The hair coloring gives her depth, brings out her complexion and her eyes.
Shellia Ventura 4 years ago
Wow, doesn't look like the same lady, they did an awesome job on her.
In an interview with Bored Panda, Oksana said that she adores everything about her work. “It’s like a hobby to me, my favorite thing without which I could never imagine myself.” The makeup artist and founder of the Oksana Trunova Academy said that the thing which touches her the most in makeovers is the “happy eyes of our clients.”
When it comes to a specific transformation, Oksana explained that she always talks to her client before they start the transformation procedure, so that the makeup artist can get to know them better. There’s no universal look that would fit every woman and Oksana assured us that “the makeup for each participant is individual.”
“We take into account the participant’s lifestyle, age, personality.” In this way, Oksana said, “we are no longer simply stylists,” they become “psychologists.”
The feedback from women who underwent the transformation always brings Oksana and her colleague Olga to tears. “People change not only externally, but also internally,” the makeup artist said.
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Spinstapink 4 years ago
amazing how just changing the direction her hair moves almost changed the shape of her face.
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Boopie Dew 4 years ago
Hair and makeup can make such a difference. She looks unhappy in 1st pic, 2nd happy and approachable.
Penelope Andrews 4 years ago
Yup I see that in all the pics.. look sad and miserable and only smile after the makeover.. so much more dramatic
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Elaine Dodge 4 years ago
Looks like a different person! It's amazing how a great cut and good make-up can make you feel better about yourself!
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Anna roberts 4 years ago
Bringing the bangs down to cut down that very high forehead, makes a world of difference
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Lxm 4 years ago
I like the second look. It does seem to age her though. Think because of the under eye liner
Amanda Hartley 4 years ago
I agree the eyeliner is too harsh under her eye. Live the hair though.
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Susan Widomski 4 years ago
Like to see her in her glasses - unless she is only wearing contacts now.
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Laura Deckers 4 years ago
The light reflection makes it look like she has no pupils. LLAP
Load More Replies... Elaine Dodge 4 years ago
They're fond of the pink/grey hair colour. This is an amazing transformation. She looks like a naughty pixie in the 2nd pic.
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Elaine Dodge 4 years ago
Love this new look! It fits the personality shining out her eyes in both pics.
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Elizabeth Lear 4 years ago
the hair colour cut and make up just make her beautiful green eyes pop
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DDmaybeandor 4 years ago
Those bangs are intentionally off. I couldn't do it. My OCD would go crazy. Makes me uncomfortable just looking at it.
June Dominguez 4 years ago
Better! The hair, though was cut at an upward cut, I would like it more if it would have contoured her face more! She is very pretty, though!
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Debby Bright 4 years ago
Makes her cheekbones look so prominent! Very sculptural chin line too
June Dominguez 4 years ago
Now, even though this haircut is very short it fits this young woman well!
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Canadian in Cornwall 4 years ago
a fringe can really bring out your eyes, I know she's wearing eye makeup in the 2nd shot, but still, very nice !
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Elyce Franks 4 years ago
Blonde washed her out so much. After photo rich color brings out eyes and beautiful complexion
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Penelope Andrews 4 years ago
Looks great but she looks a bit like she got tangled in a fence.. that should go
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Kim Lorton 4 years ago
Work with your curls, not against them.. they are so beautiful when the right stylist that knows how to work with curls cuts and styles your hair!
TikiKitty 4 years ago
I have naturally curly hair that I fought for YEARS! My hair ended up looking frizzy and messy all of the time because of that. I started to embrace my curls a few years ago and now go to a stylist (also with natural curls) who really helps me work WITH them and I feel so much more confident about my spirals!
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DDmaybeandor 4 years ago
The first is better I think. The second looks overdone. Maybe there's a happy medium?
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MAKtheknife 4 years ago
I wanna know how they get rid of the bags under the eyes besides photoshopping?
Elaine Dodge 4 years ago
The new cut and make up make her look not only younger but thinner as well. (Just an observation, not a comment on anything else)
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Rebecca Momoeight 4 years ago
Really pretty in both photos but definitely looks younger and more confident in the after photo
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I'm a makeup addict 4 years ago
she looks like a different person in the second picture! very nice.
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Hans 4 years ago
Although I am rather critical of these postings, I need to admit this one is much better than usual. Normally, the people on the left look miserable, are shot with bad lighting and strange backgrounds, whereas those on the right are super glad and heavily edited. No so here...the comparison is balanced.
SirPatTheCat 4 years ago
I noticed that as well. I also like how the makeup and hair wasn't just one style that was slapped on everyone, seems like the artist took everyone's individual face shape and hair type into account.
Load More Replies... Laugh or not 4 years ago
Things I like on this thread: same background on the B&A, most of them are smiling on both photos (much better than B&A when people are gloomy on the before). And mostly : the after is not over the top; the haircuts looks easy to maintain day to day and the make-up is doable with non-professional products.
LittleMissLotus 4 years ago
I like that nobody was photoshopped like all hell in this post. I also like that they're wearing the same outfit instead of an ugly outfit and a flattering outfit to make the difference seem more profound.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Camera angles are changed in many, or hands are hiding features like a double chin. Adding any makeup helps.
BluEyedSeoulite 4 years ago
I'm thinking of doing something similar at my next trip to my hair stylist. She can cut it as short as she wants as long as it's easy for me to style. And who cares if it isn't amazing? I'm a stay at home mom and can wear hats 99% of the time outside until it grows!
Mal 4 years ago
Go for it! I went in with back length hair and told the lady "do whatever you want as long as I don't have to spend too much time styling it each day." You'd have thought I just gave her a million dollars or something - she was over the moon excited. lol Gave me a great Vidal bob.
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Flavia Slag 4 years ago
I let a girl at a girl cut my hair free style....worst mistake I made. My hair was less then a inch long all over my head. Husband hated it and so did I. So beware.
Jim Ellington 4 years ago
Every single one of them look better with styled hair and makeup. Who woulda thunk it, in this day and age?
Data1001 4 years ago (edited)
I'm happy that these women got a chance to see how they can look a bit different, but how about seeing one of these makeover posts that doesn't use so much facial smoothing Photoshop techniques? That's not makeup, that's retouching.
LJ Robinson 4 years ago
Look at the spots on the chest and neck where you can see both in both photos. Or at the hands that are hiding some of the necks. Photoshopped like crazy.
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Hans 4 years ago
Although I am rather critical of these postings, I need to admit this one is much better than usual. Normally, the people on the left look miserable, are shot with bad lighting and strange backgrounds, whereas those on the right are super glad and heavily edited. No so here...the comparison is balanced.
SirPatTheCat 4 years ago
I noticed that as well. I also like how the makeup and hair wasn't just one style that was slapped on everyone, seems like the artist took everyone's individual face shape and hair type into account.
Load More Replies... Laugh or not 4 years ago
Things I like on this thread: same background on the B&A, most of them are smiling on both photos (much better than B&A when people are gloomy on the before). And mostly : the after is not over the top; the haircuts looks easy to maintain day to day and the make-up is doable with non-professional products.
LittleMissLotus 4 years ago
I like that nobody was photoshopped like all hell in this post. I also like that they're wearing the same outfit instead of an ugly outfit and a flattering outfit to make the difference seem more profound.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Camera angles are changed in many, or hands are hiding features like a double chin. Adding any makeup helps.
BluEyedSeoulite 4 years ago
I'm thinking of doing something similar at my next trip to my hair stylist. She can cut it as short as she wants as long as it's easy for me to style. And who cares if it isn't amazing? I'm a stay at home mom and can wear hats 99% of the time outside until it grows!
Mal 4 years ago
Go for it! I went in with back length hair and told the lady "do whatever you want as long as I don't have to spend too much time styling it each day." You'd have thought I just gave her a million dollars or something - she was over the moon excited. lol Gave me a great Vidal bob.
Load More Replies... Flavia Slag 4 years ago
I let a girl at a girl cut my hair free style....worst mistake I made. My hair was less then a inch long all over my head. Husband hated it and so did I. So beware.
Jim Ellington 4 years ago
Every single one of them look better with styled hair and makeup. Who woulda thunk it, in this day and age?
Data1001 4 years ago (edited)
I'm happy that these women got a chance to see how they can look a bit different, but how about seeing one of these makeover posts that doesn't use so much facial smoothing Photoshop techniques? That's not makeup, that's retouching.
LJ Robinson 4 years ago
Look at the spots on the chest and neck where you can see both in both photos. Or at the hands that are hiding some of the necks. Photoshopped like crazy.
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