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Getting a free beauty makeover is easier than you think. Beauty experts love to display their products and their skills, and they are often willing to provide free beauty makeovers to potential customers like you. If you are able to snag a free makeover, you will enjoy the benefits of a salon-quality makeover without breaking your budget. Find out how you can get a free beauty makeover with a few simple suggestions and not too much effort.

Sign up to become a client at a beauty or cosmetology school. Students hone their skills, under the watchful eye of their instructors, while they pamper you with a free beauty makeover. You can enjoy the benefits of personalized salon service without expensive salon prices. Look online or in your local newspaper for a school in your area.

Visit the cosmetics counter of your local department store. Skilled associates are always willing to provide one-on-one consultations for their customers. You receive a free beauty makeover, using their line of high-quality products. No appointments are necessary, so treat yourself to this free service anytime, but be aware that the sales associates are certainly expecting -- or at least hoping -- that you will buy one of the products they've used on you.

Host a makeover party at your home. Look online for companies that provide at-home beauty parties. The company assists you in planning your party, provides the beauty products and sends an experienced cosmetologist to your home. The cosmetologist performs beauty makeovers for you and your guests. Invite your friends over for a night of luxury. As the hostess of the party, you receive a free makeover and discounts on any purchases that you make.

Attend the grand opening of a new salon. Business owners are always welcoming and often provide free beauty makeovers on opening day. If you are among the first customers to arrive, you may even receive a free gift. Check your local newspaper or mall advertisements for grand-opening announcements.

Experience a free "virtual" beauty makeover online. Cosmetics companies offer free online beauty makeovers. By uploading your photo onto a company's website, you can perform your own virtual makeover. From the comfort of your own home, find out which hairstyles and makeup colors work best for you. This is a great way to decide which styles and colors you like before investing in a new product.