It’s not uncommon for people to reach a certain age and begin to think that they don’t feel how they look on the outside. And while this phenomenon is pronounced in older age, it’s something that can happen at any time in our lives, especially after major life changes such as getting divorced or having children. It likely means that we’ve neglected our appearance for a little too long and might need some help in getting our outer shell to match what we feel inside.
That’s where the power of a makeover comes in. Although sometimes seen as a fickle thing that’s purely for superficial reasons, a makeover actually has the power to deeply impact our sense of self and change our disposition greatly. Christopher Hopkins AKA The Makeover Guy knows this all too well, which is why his makeover videos not only offer insight into how to make a woman beautiful but also how to make them feel better about themselves.
This is witnessed in a video about Donna, a 68-year-old woman from Detroit who doesn’t feel her age. After a makeover with The Makeover Guy, she now looks like a movie star, and the stark difference in her personality shows just how much a makeover can achieve. Obviously thrilled, her transformation seems to have had an even bigger impact on her husband, who just can’t believe how sensational his wife now looks. Donna’s story proves that just because you feel one way on the inside, doesn’t mean you are limited to that feeling.
Be sure to reach the end of this article to see the full video
When we’re first introduced to Donna she doesn’t appear to be particularly thrilled about how she looks. She says in the “before” portion of the video that she’s 68 and doesn’t feel her age, but instead, she just feels “young.” Her grey hair is growing out into long, dark brown hair, and although she has a beautiful face, she isn’t doing anything to accentuate and best highlight her features. Donna still looks quite glamorous, but it’s clear that something is holding her back.
She then reveals that 11 years prior she was dealing with unrelated health issues, one after the other, which is enough to bring anyone down. She says that during this period in 2009, her husband created a yearly holiday in honor of her to make her feel better, titled “RILY — Reasons I Love You.” That’s commitment right there and shows his deep love for Donna. The couple celebrates this holiday together each year, but Donna gets emotional talking about that year and being sick. Over a decade has passed and she seems eager to move on and feel better about herself.
Being physically unwell can have repercussions on not only our physical health but also on our mental health too. Whether it’s becoming depressed about one’s illness or having a negative self-image after being sick for some time, the effects of illness can be wide-reaching. However, some of these issues can be remedied, and sometimes it can be a simple act like changing how you look, which allows you to feel a ton better.
Soon enough, we meet Donna’s husband. Dressed smartly in a suit, his first words to Donna are “You look like a movie star,” while he is at a loss for words. He even resorts to clapping as he doesn’t know how to react! Seeing his reaction first before we’re given a glimpse of Donna’s transformation only built up anticipation for us. But when we first see Donna, she literally jumps from the screen.
Sporting shorter and lighter-colored hair and soft, pretty makeup, she stands out in a bright pink dress. Not only were the changes in hair, makeup, and clothing making her pop, but her new attitude was clearly effervescent — she seemed like a new woman entirely! She was joking with her husband, while the shy and quiet woman who didn’t seem content with herself earlier had completely disappeared. These moments are what makes The Makeover Guy’s videos worth it — they show both a physical and personality transformation.
Hopkins explained the changes he and his team had made to Donna’s appearance. They took her naturally wavy thin and fine hair and gave it body using pin curls to keep it from falling flat. Kayla did Donna’s makeup and used lighter colors to bring out her deep-set eyes, while also making her lips look fuller. Meanwhile, Jamie spent several hours lifting the dark brown dye from Donna’s hair, before dying it a soft ash color that would complement her cool skin tone. The overall result was simply stunning, as color was brought back into Donna’s face and life.
Another great thing that Hopkins’ videos demonstrate is that it really does take a team of professionals to make someone look Hollywood-ready — which is to say that if us mere mortals don’t look like a movie star day in and day out, that’s perfectly ok! Not even celebrities can achieve their looks without professional help. But sometimes when one is feeling low, a makeover can really make a difference to how they feel.
After telling her she looks like a movie star, Donna’s husband was quick to comment on her lighter hair, which Donna had already said he’d be a fan of since he “loves blondes but he fell in love with a brunette.” Congratulating Christopher’s team, saying they’d “made a work of art,” he went on to describe Donna and himself as “the swan and the ugly duckling.” But most importantly, he explained that all he wanted was “for her to have fun.”
Donna was clearly thrilled with her new look, and her husband was ecstatic. Christopher added that “it probably doesn’t hurt that she has a wonderful man who loves her, and happens to be 24 years younger.” Donna is lucky to have found a man who loves her unconditionally, but even if she were single, getting a makeover to boost one’s appearance and mental wellbeing can do wonders. The Makeover Guy makes his videos for this exact reason — to show women, and sometimes men, that no matter your age or how you feel in that period of your life, you can always feel better about yourself, and a makeover is a powerful tool to achieve that.
On his LinkedIn profile, Christopher Hopkins describes himself as an “entrepreneur, entertainer, cyber-star, author, and appearance aficionado.” According to his Wikipedia page, Christopher’s salon was originally located in the Hubbard Broadcasting building in St. Paul, Minnesota. Four years later in 1994, he relocated it to his hometown in Minneapolis and renamed his salon from ‘Christopher Hopkins Salon’ to ‘Christopher Hopkins Image Center’, CHIC, for short. Thanks to his growing internet fame, he has no shortage of clients and hopeful beauty aspirants who would like to experience his work for themselves.
Christopher Hopkins has helped boost the confidence of countless clients over the years with his expertise. His channel offers numerous testimonies of his talent for making ordinary people feel special about themselves. Despite this, his client sample is no stranger to notables. His author biography on audible.com explains that he was worked with famous people before, including well-known persons such as Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Lauren Holly, Robert Wagner, and Stephanie Powers. We assume they were just as appreciative of his talents as his less known clients!
With this amazing array of stars he has worked with, it is no wonder that he is so celebrated by his clients! He certainly made sure Donna will remember this day for a long time to come. Watch the video for yourself so that you can appreciate the power of Hopkins’ makeovers.
How did you react to Donna’s gorgeous transformation? If you had such a makeover, how do you think your significant other would react? Be sure to pass this on so that others can appreciate Donna’s stunning makeover!