In this article we will not talk about the reasons for this decision, although they can be very alarming and even criminal. We will assume that the question “Why?” you have an absolutely sensible and adequate answer. We will talk about how to change your appearance, and it is necessary to separate this concept from “becoming more beautiful.” These are completely different things. Life is very cruel and unfair, so not everyone can become beautiful, but everyone can change their appearance. And it is not at all necessary to go under the surgeon’s knife for this.

How to change your appearance?

When it comes to women, the first thing that comes to mind is getting a bob haircut. There are no such clichés regarding men, probably due to their greater endurance and constancy in this matter.

Here are some universal methods:

1. No matter how trivial it may sound, one of the measures really is change of hairstyle. It is advisable to contact a good stylist who will select for you something original and appropriate to your state of mind;
2. For men - grow/shave a beard, for women - change makeup;
3. Change your clothing style. If you have always worn loose clothes, then put on a business suit; if you preferred subdued tones, then it’s time for bright styles with unusual prints;
4. Start wearing glasses with ordinary glass. It is very important to choose the right frame. If you already wear them, then vice versa - switch to contact lenses or get laser vision correction;
5. Get yourself tanned. Artificial or natural - it doesn't matter.

Try something new and experiment until you feel that you have found something that matches your inner urge to change your appearance.

Fast and cheap ways

As a rule, there is nothing good in such methods, but sometimes life circumstances arise that you have to resort to them:

• Shave your head. Suitable for both men and women;
• Gain excess weight by starting to eat cheap and unhealthy food. Some may argue that this method is not fast at all, but in fact it all depends on your diligence. If you can already affectionately call yourself “chubby”, then this is not for you;
• Change your gait, start slouching. You can watch films about American ghettos and start moving like the inhabitants of the black neighborhoods of New York. Or watch a movie about the Renaissance and try to copy the aristocratic posture and gait;
• Start dressing not according to your age, but not by buying new things, but by borrowing them from the wardrobe of your parents or children (depending on what age you are).

In an era of crisis, when there is no light at the end of the tunnel, these tips will probably be useful for someone.

How to change beyond recognition?

Drastic changes require drastic measures. Here's what you can do besides plastic surgery:

1. Change job. If you are currently working in an office, then go to work in a mine or in the Far North. Such drastic changes will certainly affect your appearance and even your health;
2. Tattoos and facial piercings. Some consider it not aesthetically pleasing, but the degree of unrecognizability is quite high;
3. Change your hair color or start using a wig. Moreover, the color should be quite radical, and the wig extravagant;
4. Make crowns for teeth from gold and diamonds. Nowadays they can be seen not only among rappers, but also among pop singers.

No matter how far you go, remember: first of all, a person must accept and love himself. If no metamorphoses contribute to this postulate, then you need to stop and deal with your psychological problems.

In this video, Anastasia Epifanova will show you how and with what you can change your appearance beyond recognition:

Over time you change. And not only in terms of life position, but also in terms of appearance. All this goes so unnoticed that, occasionally looking in the mirror, it seems to you as if someone has paused your world and really doesn’t want to press the “play” button. And this is reflected in your life: you think that there is no development, no movement, no spontaneity. Life becomes boring, everyday life overwhelms you, preventing you from relaxing. If you see yourself in the description of the whole situation, then you urgently need to change something, and radically! We recommend starting with your appearance, and then see how it goes.

Grow or shave a beard

As cliché as it may sound, a beard really does change your style. It doesn't suit everyone, but you can't say that growing a beard would be a bad decision, especially if you look like a teenager and want to become more masculine. However, you should always remember that a beard, like your hair on your head, requires care. If you neglect it, then the most you will get is Chewbacca from Star Wars. A beard is good for a man only if it is well-groomed. You need high-quality men's cosmetics (don't be afraid of the word "cosmetics" - this is the norm when it comes to a beard).

Score your whole body

We're talking, of course, about tattoos. One small tattoo is unlikely to radically change your appearance, but if you fill your entire body with high-quality designs, you will not only get a scolding from your mother, but also a completely new image. He will allow himself to say: “I am a new person.” Actually, people who want to change their lives in one direction or another turn to tattoos. From a psychological point of view, a person really feels renewed after such an experiment on his body, and this is good.

Pimp your teeth

Let's just say that not all people were born with perfect teeth. And we’ll even add: nature treated us badly in this regard. But today dentistry has developed so rapidly that any teeth can become perfect. One of the options is veneers, which is exactly what all these guys with Hollywood smiles do, which you know from Hollywood films. Even Clint Eastwood is probably one of them, so don't think that this is somehow wrong. Moreover, today you can install a veneer in 1 session, without extending the prosthetics over several visits. This is possible thanks to CEREC technology. We present it to you as advice.

Play with the width of the bone

Needless to say, weight changes the hell out of people. And this applies not only to girls. If we suddenly gain weight, we will be unrecognizable, you understand. Or, on the contrary, if you have been fat all your life, but suddenly you suddenly lose weight, then you will be perceived completely differently. In general, the result is the same: weight affects your appearance. Surely you knew about this even without our brilliant expert opinion. However, go to the mirror now, take off your T-shirt, look at yourself. Do you want to be fatter? Or thinner? Maybe it's time to go on a diet, huh?

Pump up your muscles

Do you think going to the gym isn’t radical? Try it, and then doubt it. Many of us have tried, but the willpower is not yet developed enough to make going to exercise a lifestyle. But this is the only way you can get big muscles that will change your image for the better (there are kinks, but we won’t talk about them). Still, we will leave this advice. Consider the example of Epifantsev, who today, despite his wild lifestyle, looks like a bodybuilder. The muscles clearly benefited the man, and his sex life too. In general, swing if you want to change yourself.

No, we’re okay with our orientation, and dyeing our hair may not be the norm, but it’s certainly not something extraordinary. Try it sometime if you want to change something in your life. By the way, you don’t have to buy harsh dye for this, which will change your hair color for a long time. There are all sorts of toners, and on AliExpress you can generally buy a gel that holds the color until the first wash off. Quite a convenient thing when you want to go crazy, but only for a couple of days. The gel is called Mofajang.

Spectacular appearance is not given to everyone by nature, and in most cases, owners of such appearance painstakingly work on their appearance. To radically change your appearance you will need to put in a lot of effort, patience, and sometimes spend a significant amount of money. But if you really want to change and make everyone around you admire you, then none of this will stop you! After all, along with external changes, a new life always begins, which can become much better than the old one! We will talk about how you can change your appearance and create the image that you have long dreamed of in our article.

How to change your appearance and achieve success

As you already understand, appearance is not only about facial features, figure or hairstyle. This also includes gait, posture, clothing style, facial expressions, makeup, and of course the ability to present oneself in society. Having worked on every component of your appearance, you can change your appearance beyond recognition, even in a short time. So, in order to start changing and achieve success soon, listen to our recommendations:

1. Hairstyle. Probably, each of us has heard the following phrase: “If you want to change your life, change your hairstyle” - these words are completely justified, because... The hairstyle is considered the main component of the entire image. In short, don’t be afraid to experiment with your hair! After all, now hairdressing gives us every opportunity to change our appearance whenever we want. Therefore, if you have a short haircut, try to grow chic long hair, and if you have long hair, then cut it without hesitation. But if you don’t want to cut your hair at all, but you need changes, then try changing the color! By changing your hair color, not only will the perception of your image by others change, but you will also discover new qualities in your character. For example, a bright blonde will enhance your creativity and attract attention to you; dark blond will make you successful at work and increase the number of connections; red, chestnut and golden colors will make you more decisive, but more conflicted, and black will give you influence and passion.
2. Makeup. It happens that there is something in our face that doesn’t suit us, and all this adds to our complexes and general discomfort. But don’t rush to think about plastic surgery, because changing your face with the help of cosmetics that are always at hand is not so difficult. For example, small eyes can be visually enlarged using light shadows. Any eyeliner will help change the shape of your eyes. Change the color and shape of your eyebrows to make your look more expressive. The same goes for lips. Armed with powder and an eyeliner pencil, you can safely start changing their shape. Do not forget to change the color palette of cosmetics after changing your hair color to ensure a harmonious combination.
3. Figure. I think everyone already knows why it is so important to start eating right and exercising. Yes, it's not as easy as it seems, because... should become not a short-term stage, but a way of life for any person striving for success. But this step will help not only radically change your appearance, but also change your whole life. If you want to lose weight, then aerobic exercise (aerobics, running, exercise bike, stepper, treadmill) is suitable for you. If your goal is to pump up your body and make it elastic, then strength training will help. To do this, you can sign up for a gym, where the trainer will select an individual program for you, or you can purchase dumbbells weighing up to 3 kg and train yourself using video lessons that are easy to find on the Internet. To improve posture and overall tone, dancing or yoga classes are suitable. So don’t be afraid to start doing something new, all this will help you change your appearance and make any clothes you like look great on your figure.
4. Cloth. It's no secret that clothes are a tool of self-expression, with which you can highlight your strengths and hide your weaknesses. Remember that changing your appearance beyond recognition is the easiest way to change your wardrobe. After all, only a new style will allow you to transform so quickly from an athlete into a business woman, and from a romantic girl into a vamp. But don’t forget about shoes and various accessories in the form of handbags, scarves, straps and jewelry - all this will make the image harmonious and complete.
5. Movements. To change, it is not always enough just to lose weight, change your hairstyle or change your wardrobe. Since so much depends on how we present our image and move, it is worth paying attention to our gait, posture and smile. Try not to slouch and increase the time each day to control your posture. Watch how you walk and smile. To do this, just turn on pleasant music, relax and rehearse in front of the mirror. Over time, new movements will be developed that will make you even more confident and attractive.

Change, experiment with images and learn to like yourself! Then you can not only change your appearance, but also your whole life, which will give you happiness, harmony and beauty for many years!

If you've been wanting to change your appearance, know that you're not alone. This is quite normal for a very large number of people, especially young women. Most likely, you are already beautiful, you just don’t realize it yet. If you learn to be more confident and change your appearance to one that better suits your inner self, you can feel completely different and believe in your own beauty!

Steps

Part 1

Personal care

Drink enough water. Drinking enough water helps you stay focused and energized, and it can also help you shed a few extra pounds. To calculate the amount of water you need daily, you need to remember that for every kilogram of your weight you need to consume at least 30 ml of water.

Eat right. Avoid excess sugar, salt and highly processed foods. Your diet should include the following components.

• Squirrels. Healthy sources of protein include fish, white meat, legumes, nuts and eggs.
• Healthy fats. Nuts (especially almonds), vegetable oils (extra virgin olive oil is a great option), and fatty vegetables like avocado are excellent sources of healthy fats.
• Whole, unprocessed carbohydrates. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
• Vitamins and minerals. They can be taken as supplements if you know your diet is not providing you with all the vitamins and minerals you need.

1. Listen to your own body. Drink when you're thirsty and eat when you're hungry. It may take some time to learn to listen to your body's signals if you haven't been paying attention to them before, but once you get the hang of it, you'll find it easier to stick to a healthy diet and maybe even lose some weight.

   • If you eat or drink something that causes you a headache or illness, take note and try to avoid consuming that food in the future, especially if consuming it regularly causes discomfort.
   • Notice what foods and drinks make you feel good. Following a clean diet with enough water intake and essential nutrients will help you become a healthier and happier person. When you feel healthier and happier, then at the same time a feeling of your own beauty will come to you.

2. Maintain good hygiene. Wash and moisturize your face and brush your teeth twice a day. Shower at least every other day and wash your hair when your hair starts to get greasy (this may be every other day or once a week, depending on your hair type).

   • If you have acne on your face or back, you may need to wash your hair more often as oils from your hair can transfer to your face, neck and back, causing acne.
   • To keep your teeth healthy and strong, you should visit your dentist every six months.
   • Maintaining hygiene will help you feel fresh and attractive every day. Try to pay attention to yourself every day, even if you are not in the mood.

3. Keep a journal daily. Regular journaling can reduce anxiety, stress and depression. This helps to analyze problems and strengthen self-esteem. Try to spend 20 minutes a day journaling.

   • Keep a journal even if you have nothing to say. You can write that you have nothing to say, and see where this thought takes you next. Often something immediately comes to mind, sometimes it even turns out to be something unexpected.

4. Be optimistic . Most people have an inner voice that often sees the bad in everything and says that a person is not good enough at something. You can fight this with a grateful attitude towards fate and highlighting the positive aspects of what is happening.

   Smile . Research has shown that the happier you look, the more attractive you are to other people. Plus, research shows that even when you're sad, smiling can lift your spirits.

   • If you're upset, try smiling for 30 seconds to give yourself a boost of energy.

5. Be confident . Gaining self-confidence is easier said than done, but it is worth working on. Having good self-esteem will make you healthier and happier, which will automatically make you more attractive.

   Get enough sleep. If you don't get enough sleep, your brain won't work at full efficiency and you'll have trouble eating a healthy diet, getting exercise, and maintaining a positive attitude and self-confidence.

   Part 2

   Changing hairstyle

   1. Get your hair cut and/or colored. Whether it's a new haircut or dyeing your hair a different color, changing the look of your hair can dramatically affect your overall appearance. Think about hairstyles and hair colors that would suit you best.

      • Ask yourself, what should your hair say about you? Are you sociable and like to take risks? In this case, you might like a short haircut and multi-colored hair. Are you more down to earth and a bit of a hippie? Natural colors and long layered haircuts may suit you.
      • Look through hair magazines or search online to get an idea of ​​what hairstyles you like. You can buy magazines and books about hairstyles at most bookstores.

   2. Determine your face type . When changing your hairstyle, it is important to consider your face shape. There are several types of faces. One of the methods for determining your face type is to trace the contours of its reflection in the mirror using lipstick or eyeliner.

      • Oval faces look balanced and are widest in the central part.
      • Square faces have equal width in the eyebrows, cheeks and jaw.
      • Triangular faces are widened at the bottom and have a prominent jawline.
      • Heart-shaped faces (inverted triangle shape) have a small chin and wide cheekbones.
      • Round faces look like a fairly regular circle.
      • Diamond-shaped faces are slightly angular and wider at the cheekbones than at the eyebrows and jaw.
      • Long faces are almost the same width from forehead to jaw, which makes them appear longer.

   3. Find out which hairstyle best suits your face shape . To keep your hair looking its best, choose a hairstyle based on your face type.

      • Most haircuts suit oval faces, however, hairstyles that emphasize length can make the face appear elongated.
      • Square faces look best with hair below the jawline. Those with such faces should especially avoid haircuts where the hair ends at the jawline, as this makes the face look even more square. It is also necessary to avoid hairstyles with clear straight lines, for example, do not use a bob haircut or straight bangs. A good choice in this case would be side-swept bangs and wavy or layered hair that frames the face.
      • Triangular faces benefit from short haircuts that balance out a strong jaw and add volume to the top of the head. If you prefer long hair, it is important that it is longer than your jawline, otherwise your face will appear too full at the bottom.
      • Heart-shaped faces look good with chin-length layered haircuts (bobs look great on them). People with this type of face should avoid thick bangs and short haircuts, as this can make the face appear too massive at the top. Tight ponytails and other slicked-back hairstyles can accentuate a small chin and should also be avoided.
      • Round faces benefit from asymmetrical and layered haircuts to help balance the width of the face. With this type of face, chin-length haircuts and even bangs can make the face look fuller, and the same goes for a central parting in the hairstyle. However, an offset parting and side swept bangs will look good!
      • Diamond-shaped faces look good with hairstyles that are full on the sides but not full at the top. In other words, high hairstyles should be avoided in this case. Bangs and face-framing layered haircuts suit this face type. However, it is necessary to avoid creating central partings in the hairstyle.
      • Oval faces can appear elongated, so the hairstyle should break up the length of the face. However, you should avoid wearing hair that is too long. With this type of face, a bob haircut, layered haircut and straight bangs will look good.

   4. Keep your hair healthy . Wash your hair as needed and use shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair type (such as color-treated hair, normal hair, oily hair, etc.). Depending on your hair type, you can wash it from once every two days to once a week. The drier your hair, the less often it needs washing.

   Part 3

   Applying makeup

   Learn do natural makeup . Applying natural makeup involves highlighting the features that you already possess. The presence of natural makeup does not imply minimal use of cosmetics. You can also use foundation, blush, mascara, eye shadow and lipstick with it. .

   • Makeup can be used to make the skin look smoother (with foundation or concealer), lengthen eyelashes (with mascara), visually lift the cheekbones (with blush or contour correctors), and enhance the lips (with lip contour and lipstick).
   • As an example, applying popular makeup with a dewy skin effect requires the use of a large amount of cosmetics.
   • If you're not comfortable wearing makeup but want to improve the appearance of your skin, try using a tinted moisturizer or translucent powder. This will help improve the overall appearance of your skin without applying heavy makeup or making it look oily.

   1. Use eye makeup to highlight your eyes. You can use different colors of eyeliner and eye shadow to really make your eyes pop.

      • If you have blue eyes, use natural tones such as coral and champagne. Dark, smoky eyeliner can overshadow your eyes, so it's best to experiment with this type of makeup at home before going out with it.
      • Gray or blue-gray eyes look good with dark and smoky shades of grey, blue and silver.
      • Green eyes look great with muted purple and shimmering brown tones.
      • Light brown or brown-green eyes will look good with metallic and pastel shades. Pale pink, muted copper and gold eyeshadows go well with light brown eyes.
      • Most shades and types of makeup suit brown eyes. Neutral shades of orange-pink and golden bronze look good with them. For a smoky look, you can add a little black shadow in the form of arrows on the outer corners of the eyes.
      • Popular smoky eye makeup involves mixing 2-3 shades of shadow on the eyelids to create a gradient color transition (usually from dark to light from the eyelid to the eyebrows).

   2. Wear lipstick . Lipstick is an excellent way to highlight your lips and give your look more expressiveness. At the same time, red lipstick color is one of the most popular. Anyone can use it. The secret lies only in choosing the right shade of red that will suit your skin tone.

      Apply lip liner. Apply lip liner before using lipstick to ensure it lasts longer. Lip liner can also be used to shape your lips, making them look fuller or thinner, depending on what you're looking for.

      Keep your makeup balanced. Dramatically bright eye makeup combined with equally dramatic bright lips is usually not recommended, as it can be too provocative. If, for example, you applied smoky eye makeup, then make your lips more neutral.

      • If you wore red lipstick, the rest of your makeup should be relatively subdued. A classic combination is red lipstick and cat eye makeup.
      • Similar rules apply to balancing hair color and makeup. For example, fiery red hair may limit the color options of lipstick that suit you.

   3. Think about applying contour makeup . Contour makeup involves using dark and light shades of foundation to visually change the appearance of your face. For example, with contour makeup you can visually reduce your nose and highlight your cheekbones.

      • Mastering the contouring technique takes some practice, but if there's something you really don't like about yourself, it's worth a try.

   4. Don't forget to wash off your makeup thoroughly. Cosmetics can irritate the skin and lead to acne.

Erofeevskaya Natalya

Every person at least once in their life wants to change beyond recognition: girls and women especially gravitate towards this - to blossom, to become completely different, to allow themselves the courage to get rid of the image that is familiar to themselves and those around them. Representatives of the stronger sex are not averse to sometimes experimenting with their appearance.

About , of course, a joke, but not without a grain of truth: a face that is five to ten years younger, combined with a new hairstyle, original lenses and clothes that are the opposite of the usual ones - and my own mother will not recognize her, let alone her acquaintances.

Global internal changes are not so simple and accessible: not everyone can radically change something in their soul and perception of the world, but there are recommendations and techniques for this.

How to change a girl beyond recognition

Situations and circumstances in which a woman would like to change herself are different: from the spring madness of renewal along with nature. What are the basic principles of changing your usual appearance?

Hairstyle is the basis of the image, to change it it is recommended to cut long hair to a short haircut, and for short hair to grow chic curls (with modern hairdressing technologies this is a matter of a couple of hours). Add to this a radical change in color that does not contradict your moral and religious principles, and provide your acquaintances with ten minutes of torment: “I saw her somewhere...”
Changing hair color entails a revision of the color cosmetic palette: lovers of bright colors are recommended to learn natural makeup, and those inclined to natural shades are recommended to try rich tones. For those who wear glasses, it is a clear recommendation to try lenses, and colored versions of lenses without diopters will change the color of the eyes even with good vision.

3. A wardrobe can transform everyone and everything: let’s put away the usual classic suits and buy hoodies, jeans and T-shirts with spectacular prints, give up romantic flowers and ruffles in favor of a spectacular neckline and high heels. And, accordingly, vice versa - it is important that you feel organically and confidently in the new style.

4. A new selection of accessories will help if there is neither financial nor internal opportunity to rebuild your wardrobe: for example, you have become so fused with trousers that pulling on a skirt of any length is exceptional agony and discomfort. Unusual belts and bags, bright scarves, etc. will save the situation at low cost.

Changing your own worldview is not as easy as adding a new bright accent to your wardrobe or decorating your face with original glasses frames. But a change in appearance inevitably entails a change in the internal perception of oneself.

Sometimes internal changes require external factors - joyful or tragic. In any case, gaining experience of a positive or negative sign is the variety of life. Try to change yourself, and life will change with you!

How to change a guy beyond recognition

For men, the recommendations remain the same, with the exception of makeup and experiments with skirt length. Hairstyle, change of style in the wardrobe - in addition to this, healthy attention to one’s own physical form will be a mandatory recommendation for both sexes. for a woman - and definitely no one will recognize you, and subsequently the admiring and envious glances of friends and colleagues will ensure a positive mood. Getting rid of the “beer” belly, finally finding and pumping up biceps and triceps for men means self-esteem, the respect of friends and the attention of women.

To change yourself, you first need a strong desire to change, and then a flight of imagination, freedom and courage. There is an opinion that external changes do not always entail internal ones: the reverse process is also possible - internal restructuring will entail external changes. The hair color will not turn red on its own, but the sparkle in the eyes, the desire to dress fashionably and the slender, proud posture will appear on their own. Work simultaneously on both your external image and your internal contemplation - and unrecognizability will definitely happen!

February 1, 2014, 15:00