On to hair. Sally at Sally and Company did an amazing job talking to Vicki to find out what her daily routine is. Sally said "a lot of people might want a new look or a completely different hairstyle, but if they're not used to spending time on their hair, a complicated look won't work for them." For Vicki, Sally enriched her hair with a beautiful summer chestnut color, with subtle sun-kissed highlights. She also gave Vicki a new updated cut that instantly took off 10 years!

Hair Tips from Sally:

Brush your hair. As we age, go through stressful times or take medications - our hair can thin. The old adage our grandmothers told us about brushing our hair 50 strokes on each side has some truth. Take 3-5 minutes every other day to brush your hair. It will help to relieve stress in your scalp, encourage growth of new hair, and help to thicken the hair you have.

Bangs are a great way to look younger.

As we age, we think that longer hair looks more youthful. This isn't always true for everyone, but you can still get the long hair feeling and look by keeping the front of your hair longer, with a shorter length in the back. As we age also we should lighten our hair up a tad -you know how Vicki looked with the dark hair and fair skin. Famous hair stylists say what ever color your hair was when you were 3 or 4 is what you should be after 50.

Vicki's next stop was at EyeSite Optical Boutique. Everyone who stops into EyeSite Optical leaves feeling appreciated and like they have met a new friend. Dr. Kristina Swartz prides herself on working with each client to make sure that not only are their vision needs being met in the best way, but also to help clients look at the shape of their face in determining the right style glasses. When choosing new frames, the first decision to make is if you want people to remember you for your glasses, or if you want the frames to be a part of your face. There are a lot of styles that are very fashionable the meet the mark on both accounts.

Vicki found some great frames that shoot the gap between trendy and sophisticated. Her green frameless glasses are super hot!

A visit with Dr. Brian Coulter from Coulter Family Dentistry was next on the agenda. Dr. Coulter reviewed Vicki's dental history, and determined that tooth whitening would be a great way to enhance Vicki's already beautiful smile. Vicki underwent a Zoom Whitening treatment. The difference is amazing!

When someone is considering tooth whitening, Dr. Coulter said there are a few things to keep in mind:

If you have any dental work like an artificial tooth or a crown, these things will not whiten. You should whiten your teeth to the brightness you want, and then replace the crown (for example) to match.

How white your teeth should be is something many people wonder about. Although this is something that is left up to an individual's preference, there is one guide that can help in the process. The brightness of your teeth should match the brightness of the whites of your eyes. This natural balance is why tooth whitening is one thing that can make the biggest difference in a makeover experience.

Maintenance is key to the success of a whitening treatment. Once someone undergoes a Zoom Whitening procedure, they should keep whitening each night for at least a week following the initial treatment. Monthly maintenance is necessary for a long-term bright white smile.

Next, a visit to Dr. Todd Rozycki. Dr. Rozycki is a board certified dermatologist with the South Bend Clinic. Dr. Rozycki gave Vicki a complete dermatological exam of her skin, offered her some helpful tips on sunscreen, anti aging products and answered those questions we all have about dermatological procedures like Botox, Resylane, chemical peels and laser treatments.

Then Vicki was sent to Camellia The Makeup Store for some final touches on her new look. Gabrielle, makeup artist, was glad to help Vicki find a new regimen of cleansing and moisturizing products as well as makeup.

Gabrielle suggested Bare Minerals foundation for Vicki. Gabrielle said, "This is the most popular foundation in the world. It is lightweight, and especially good for people who don't want to feel a foundation on their skin." This was exactly what Vicki was looking for! Gabrielle also mentioned that primer is a great way to get a flawless look under foundation. "Primer on the eyelids or on the whole face will make your makeup more long lasting. Believe me, once you try a primer, you will love it!"

Some Makeup Tips from Gabrielle:

There are a few things no woman should ever leave the house without. One is a good foundation with a sunscreen. This is particularly important in the summer. Even if you are just working in the yard, you should always protect your skin with a tinted moisturizer. In the summer, a fresh look can be achieved with a tinted moisturizer, lip gloss and mascara. Very simple, fresh - perfect for summer.

Choose a makeup shade that is a little darker than the skin on your face. Most people get more color on their chest, hands and legs in the summer than they do on their faces. Choosing a foundation shade that is slightly darker will ensure that your look matches - from head to toe!

Eye makeup can make the biggest difference in your overall appearance, and can easily make you look instantly younger. Remember to keep color and detail 'up and out'. Highlight the outside of your brown bone. Keep any thickness from eyeliner toward the outside of your eye.

Vicki was pampered with the following: Hair cut and color from Sally and Company
A new purse from Wize Girlz Boutique
Jewelry from Ali Oesch One of A Kind
An optical exam and new glasses from Eye Site Optical
A subscription to the Family Magazine of Michiana
A family photography package at Traditions Photography from the Family Magazine of Michiana
A skin consultation from Dr. Rozycki of the South Bend Clinic
Makeup from Camellia The Makeup Store
New outfits and other goodies from Kathy Friend - Wardrobe Coach
Tooth Whitening from Dr. Brian Coulter at Coulter Family Dentistry

Congratulations Vicki - we hope you love your new look!

You are beautiful!