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Published: Monday, August 20, 2012, 12:01 a.m.

Makeovers help women get ready for Navy homecoming

5 women win free makeovers before the USS Nimitz returns to Everett

  • Kristen Valenzuela gets her hair dyed by stylist Brittany Seaton at the Absolut Hair Salon and Makeup Bar in Everett on Sunday. Valenzuela and four others whose loved ones are deployed on the USS NImitz won a free makeover before the planned return of the carrier today.

    Kristen Valenzuela gets her hair dyed by stylist Brittany Seaton at the Absolut Hair Salon and Makeup Bar in Everett on Sunday. Valenzuela and four others whose loved ones are deployed on the USS NImitz won a free makeover before the planned return of the carrier today.

  • Belinda Smartt waits for her hair to dry at the Absolut Hair Salon and Makeup Bar in Everett on Sunday. Smartt and four other winners were selected by the salon to receive a beauty makeover in celebration of loved ones returning from deployment aboard the USS Nimitz.

    Joe Dyer / The Herald

    Belinda Smartt waits for her hair to dry at the Absolut Hair Salon and Makeup Bar in Everett on Sunday. Smartt and four other winners were selected by the salon to receive a beauty makeover in celebration of loved ones returning from deployment aboard the USS Nimitz.

  • Jean Taylor gets her hair styled by Rachel Chambers at the Absolut Hair Salon and Makeup Bar in Everett on Sunday.

    Joe Dyer / The Herald

    Jean Taylor gets her hair styled by Rachel Chambers at the Absolut Hair Salon and Makeup Bar in Everett on Sunday.

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EVERETT -- Military wives and moms were given makeovers to prepare for the homecoming of sailors aboard the USS Nimitz.

Absolut Hair Salon and Makeup Bar on Sunday offered five women new looks consisting of haircuts, hair color, makeup and waxing services.

The salon worked with the Team Nimitz Family Readiness Group and Royale European Skincare of Lake Stevens to host the event.

Each woman submitted a "before" image, along with their personal story and a small essay on why they should receive the makeover.

The winners were Colleen Brunelle, Theresa Elam, Belinda Smartt, Jean Taylor and Kristen Valenzuela.

The women were each given a $400 beauty gift bag of hair products, makeup and gift cards towards future services.

They also received a dinner out at Terracotta Red in Everett.

The Nimitz is tentatively scheduled to pull into its pier today in Everett.

Story tags » EverettU.S. Military
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