American Idol Makeover Secrets

The hairstyle and makeup experts behind the show’s transformations dish on successfully changing your look

Even though they only have a few hours to make over an entire cast of superstar wanna-bes before a live taping, the stylists backstage at American Idol have one goal in mind: to improve each contestant’s confidence. They tell how they do it — and what to keep in mind when you try a new look at home.

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