Discover how hot (or not) you’d really look sporting a vibrant new shade or edgy cropped cut with TheHairstyler. As featured in the January/February 2007 issue of VIVmag, this interactive program showcases thousands of celebrity and everyday hairstyles. It also has an easy upload tool for test-driving the likes of Meg Ryan’s latest shaggy bob or Beyoncé’s long layered tresses. You can entertain yourself for hours — for free —with a demo right here on VIVmag.com.

First, select a digital model (also called an avatar) with your face shape, skin tone and eye color, then select from 53 hair shades. Next, browse scores of hairdos (including those of noncelebs); then see an instant rendering of the new “you.” (You also can upload your own photo, after registering for a $14.95 fee.)

Click here to check it out now!

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