The Amazing Makeovers of @studio_marteena

*Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2019. We have updated the slideshow with MORE of the amazing makeovers that continue to be created at Studio Marteena.

The amazing makeovers of Martina Odstrčilová (studio_marteena), a hair artist from the Czech Republic, are beautiful works of transformative art.  She deepens hair color to bring out skin tone and eyes or she shapes a cut to accent cheekbones and camouflage a high forehead.  Her makeovers include a makeup application and it’s wonderful to see the difference brows make or the effect of switching up pink tone for peach tone cosmetics.

Thanks to Google translate, we are able to use her own words to describe her process:  “A good hairdresser is like a magician. When he looks at you, he is able to see your most beautiful form, which others may not reveal immediately. Then, thanks to a professional cut and color, it wakes up to life.  They're not magic spells, just highlighting your strengths. After your visit, you leave as someone completely different. Your step is lighter and your head is high. You feel unique. We know you're unique.  You have a new gorgeous hairstyle and look that brings you a feeling of true self-esteem.”

And what does she love most about these transformations? "The profound impact it has on every woman. That I can influence the course and quality of her life. I love watching how, thanks to external change, it also changes inside. I can often observe this personal growth over the years, because she regularly visits my hair salon. It's fascinating how fate can sometimes turn somewhere one wouldn't even expect ... and 'just' because of the look. My dream is to write a book that will deal with this very close connection between appearance and soul."

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