What I Love About Me: Beauty Road Show
Our regular series celebrating diverse and fabulous faces — and inspirational ideas! — from across the country.
November 5, 2008 6:00 AM
What I Love About Me
SHAUNA NOYES, 40
"I'm totally asymmetrical. My eyes are
crooked, my ears are off-center, but I'm comfortable in my own skin."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Melanie Bakker, 22 "The first thing the doctor told my mother when I was born was, 'She's going to love those lashes.' He was right!"
What I Love About Me
REBECCA HEGARTY, 17
"My eyebrows are very bushy, but I love them, so I pluck them only to maintain their natural shape."
What I Love About Me
CHAS SINGQUEFIELD, 27.
"Everyone thinks my lips are my best feature, but I like my almond-shaped eyes. I just learned how to use eyeliner to bring them out more."
What I Love About Me
ALEXIS SMITH, 15
"Underneath this smile lies a mouthful of metal, so I'd have to say my eyes are my favorite feature."
What I Love About Me
JENNIFER MILLER, 22.
"This tattoo is the ultimate expression of me, combining the pain and love of the world. It took almost nine hours of work."
What I Love About Me
LIZE VESCOVI, 46
"My mother used to keep my hip-length locks in several tight braids. When I was 18, I cut them all off and vowed to never 'contain' my hair again."
What I Love About Me
BARBARA ZABLOCKA, 27
"When I was younger, I was teased about my gap-kids are cruel-but now, I love it. I would never fix it."
What I Love About Me
JENNIE KERRY, 30
"I'm half-Filipino and half-Dutch English. Lookswise, I'm split right down the middle. Even my nose is a mix of my mom's and my dad's."
What I Love About Me
LAUREN NEELY, 20
"My beauty must-haves are actually toothpaste and a toothbrush. My teeth may not be straight, but at least they're clean!"
What I Love About Me
PAIGE KNOROWSKI, 31
"I always wear foundation-even in the Phoenix heat. I use a lighter blend for summer, but I never leave the house without it."
What I Love About Me
TINA YOUKHANA, 20
"I always hated my nose when Iwas younger-everyone on my mom's side has a similar little bump-but I've grown into it."
What I Love About Me
LAURA MINER, 18
"I went to the Toni & Guy Academy for my $12 haircut. It can be scary because they're students, but she got it exactly right."
What I Love About Me
MONICA ANDERSON, 27
"I'm a hairdresser, and I'm trying to grow out my hair. We'll see how farI get before I whip out the scissors."
What I Love About Me
TAYLOR HOPKINS, 16
"I wear a lot of blue clothing to show off my eyes. They're bright and bring me a lot of attention."
What I Love About Me
CATINA LEWIS, 34
"I just took three inches off my hair. My husband doesn't like that I cut it-he says it's too short!"
What I Love About Me
AMBER ZOELLNER, 22
"Sometimes I don't like my face, but what girl doesn't now and then? I've been told I have a very natural, exotic look-especially my nose."
What I Love About Me
KIRSTEN GINNITY, 29
"My face says it all. I express the tension in my life through my mouth, and sorrow and happiness through my eyes."
What I Love About Me
LAUREN HERMAN, 23
"Living in a ski town means a more laid-back beauty routine- but I don't leave the house without mascara or my light blonde eyelashes would get lost."
What I Love About Me
CARROLL TYLER, 70
"Worrying about aging is at the bottom of my priority list!"
What I Love About Me
KAREN KLUG, 21
"I go to my hairstylist pretty often. Next week, I'm adding more red highlights."
What I Love About Me
PATRICIA O'SULLIVAN, 17
"On a good day, I just use moisturizer and lip gloss. Don't ask about a bad day!"
What I Love About Me
MISTY VANHEULEN, 27
"I like my beauty mark. It makes me a little different from everyone else."
What I Love About Me
SARAH KING, 19
"This hair color is a little darker than what I was born with; I like the contrast with my fair complexion."
What I Love About Me
LISA ANGELO, 42
"I like to mix up my Western style by sporting frosty purple MAC lipstick-I wear it every day."
What I Love About Me
JUSTINA CARTER, 30
"Living up here in Vail, you're 8000 feet closer to the sun, so I always wear SPF 15 or higher."
What I Love About Me
JAMIE WILSON, 30
"I love hats. You've just got to wear one after a day of skiing."
What I Love About Me
DARCY ZIMMERMAN, 31
"Vail is the fountain of youth. The energy and the active lifestyle here-I go skiing four times a week-keeps me looking younger."
What I Love About Me
CASSIE SZURGOT, 29
"I used to spend hours ironing out my curls because I thought boys liked straight hair. Then I got to college and went natural!"
What I Love About Me
Lizette Sanchez, 29 "I get a lot of compliments on my braces."
What I Love About Me
Marie Presley, 30 "I really work being the tallest of my friends. I love wearing high heels."
What I Love About Me
Elizabeth Bryce, 29 "I'm 5'2", but people see me as a redhead, not a short person."
What I Love About Me
Sonia Hou, 24 "I love my Asian heritage. It makes me feel unique."
What I Love About Me
Lenore Thomas, 29 "As a kid, I was all teeth; my face finally grew into them."
What I Love About Me
Maya Sardy, 31 "I like my curly hair. I tame it with Wet, a gel by Sebastian."
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Nataliya Sotula, 21 "I'm a belly dancer from the Ukraine. I look totally different and have my own style."
What I Love About Me
Melissa Roos, 31 "I'm told my butt is my best asset, though I'm more proud of my sense of humor."
What I Love About Me
Deja Kreutzberg, 24 "I'm a minimalist: All I wear is lip gloss and maybe a smoky eye at night."
What I Love About Me
Vanessa Baez, 21 "Two years ago, I got this butterfly tattoo. My mother's got a smaller version on her neck."
What I Love About Me
Patty Dalton, 27 "I'm compared to Gwen Stefani a lot."
What I Love About Me
Naia Cucukov, 24 "I have chipmunk cheeks, but I think they actually enhance my smile."
What I Love About Me
Lindsay Watts, 25 "My legs are exceptionally strong and toned from long-distance running."
What I Love About Me
Agatha Salamonik, 25 "I work at a bar. One customer, who calls me 'the girl with the most beautiful eyes,' always gets free beer!"
What I Love About Me
AMANDA GONZALEZ, 21
"Once, I shaved the right side of my head and let the rest of my hair go curly. I try all sorts of things."
What I Love About Me
ANA ACOSTA, 22
"Of all my features, I like my lips best-they're naturally full and quite beautiful."
What I Love About Me
ANDREA SOOKHOO, 26
"A little bronzer is the perfect pick-me-up. I usually skip other makeup altogether."
What I Love About Me
ANITANJA LAWAETZ, 22
"I love my cheekbones-I inherited them from my grandmother."
What I Love About Me
ARGELIS RAMIREZ, 54 (left) "Aging doesn't scare me: It's a process I look forward to."
KELLICY FIGUERA, 25 (right)
"I hope to age as gracefully as my mother has!"
"I hope to age as gracefully as my mother has!"
What I Love About Me
CANDACE CALLAHAN, 26
"Whenever I dye my hair, I change my eyebrows to match."
What I Love About Me
EMILIA GARTH, 20
"I'm Hawaiian, so I wear a flower at all times. It's a cultural requirement!"
What I Love About Me
GERMANA BIAGGI, 52
"I identify with the strong, powerful shape of my glasses."
What I Love About Me
INGA NABIULLINA, 24
"I'm Russian but live in Armenia, where women wear much more makeup than in Miami. It's a more natural look here."
What I Love About Me
IRIS CEGARRA, 27
"Tattoos are like beauty marks you give yourself; I have a small star behind my ear."
What I Love About Me
KAYLA ALLEN, 15
"I just finished a test photo shoot with the Elite modeling agency. I'm planning to sign with them."
What I Love About Me
LAIVORY TILLMAN, 23
"These are false eyelashes. I get them done every two weeks or so. Other than that, I don't wear much makeup."
What I Love About Me
NATOSHA DOOLING, 27
"I got this tattoo when I was 17. My boyfriend-now my husband-learned to like it, but it took him awhile!"
What I Love About Me
NIRVANA LISMAN, 30
"I love my eye color. My dad has green eyes, my mom has dark brown, and I have light brown-a mix of the two."
What I Love About Me
TIINA SAARIO, 24
"Beauty is about being healthy. I stay in shape by playing soccer."
What I Love About Me
AUDREY CANTERAS, 16
"I think beauty is the same all over the world; there are no distinctions anymore."
What I Love About Me
AWA RIBEIRO, 33
"We don't go out without makeup. Gloss or lipstick-that's my minimum routine."
What I Love About Me
CLEMENTINE PERIESYOLI, 21
"I'm more natural than American women-with their silicone and peroxide."
What I Love About Me
DIANE SHNOR-HOKIAN, 22
"I'm very American in that as soon as a new product comes out, I rush to get it!"
What I Love About Me
DOMINIQUE UBER, 36
"We always wax, while Americans are big razor fans."
What I Love About Me
EDITH GEAHEL, 23
"I prefer organic cosmetics."
What I Love About Me
JESSICA KERGRAISSE, 20
"When Americans dress up, they almost always overdo it."
What I Love About Me
KINDA MEDDOUR, 26
"Because they have more make--up products to choose from, Americans can be more creative."
What I Love About Me
LAURE ROLDAN, 26
"Americans transform themselves with makeup; we're more traditional."
What I Love About Me
LUCIA TRINDADE, 21
"We never go out without mascara."
What I Love About Me
MARIE DE LASA, 23
"Unlike American women, I am incapable of blowdrying my hair perfectly straight!"
What I Love About Me
MÉLANIE MOREIRA, 20
"We don't leave the house without our fragrance."
What I Love About Me
NORA AOUN, 39
"In France, beauty is a luxury. Many women here have never had a facial!"
What I Love About Me
SAMIA HAROUNI, 20
"American women love fake lashes, big breasts, glossy lips, and fake tans."
What I Love About Me
STEPHANIE MACHON, 39
"We know that beauty can come from within."
What I Love About Me
Tsafira Oved, 31
Beauty Statement: "I haven't cut my hair for about four years. My only essential is leave-in conditioner."
What I Love About Me
Kate James, 26
Beauty Statement: "To be honest, I'm not sure what my natural hair color is anymore. I've dyed it since I was 15. The first time I used fabric dye to turn it purple."
What I Love About Me
Esmerelda Victoria, 21
Beauty Statement: "I copied my sister's hairstyle. She wears her bangs gelled across her forehead; it really dresses up a ponytail."
What I Love About Me
Amy Hastanan, 25
Beauty Statement: "I hang out as the beach as often as I can: Salt enhances most hairstyles."
What I Love About Me
Brianna Miller, 18
Beauty Statement: "I did the piercing myself. I don't like to look like everybody else. I think it's good to be experimental."
What I Love About Me
Name: Beth Demko, 23
Beauty Statement: "I got my hair cut in France where I spent the past year. They consider short hair just as beautiful as long."
What I Love About Me
Laura Veysy De Somoskeoy, 62
Beauty Statement: "I've been dyeing my hair the same color for 30 years. And I always wear matching lipstick."
What I Love About Me
Cassi and Nicki Gibson, 18; twins
Beauty Statement: "We didn't get braces until this year. We think of them as bling."
What I Love About Me
Phoenix, 24
Beauty Statement: "I just shaved my head on Friday. I'm trying to figure out what 'feminine' means to me. I'm much more into jewelry now."
What I Love About Me
Candace Parker, 32
Beauty Statement: "Fifteen years ago I was living a very conservative lifestyle and suddenly felt the need to shake things up, so I pierced my nose and dyed my hair."
What I Love About Me
Anastassia Fisyak, 21
Beauty Statement: "I gave myself this haircut. Professional-looking haircuts can age people."
What I Love About Me
Jasmin Jenkins, 22
Beauty Statement: "I've come to appreciate my freckles. At 22, they do help you get noticed."
What I Love About Me
Elyssa Traub, 26
Beauty Statement: "I've never considered changing my profile; I grew up in a big-nosed family. My clear skin has always been my point of pride."
What I Love About Me
Jessica Turney, 19
Beauty Statement: "Braids stand out from the long waves everyone's wearing. Purposely mismatch your elastics-it's much cooler."
What I Love About Me: NYC
Chieh-Ying Wang (with horns) and Ting Wang, 17; school friends
Beauty Statement: "In Taiwan, where we live, we're known for being fashion-forward. We're too young to have beauty secrets-we don't even use cosmetics yet!"
What I Love About Me
Ann Hamilton, 45
Beauty Statement: "I've always embraced my curls! I never brush my hair; it's not good for curls. I condition more than I shampoo."
What I Love About Me
Lia Avellino, 18
Beauty Statement: "I usually wear my MAC Russian Red lipstick at night, but I'm tired today, so I needed it to brighten up my face. I apply three different mascaras to balance my bold lips."
What I Love About Me
Audrey Genevieve, 19
Beauty Statement: "I was a gypsy for Halloween once-after that, I began wearing more liner. By college, it was all around my eyes."
What I Love About Me
Stephanie Parker, 20
Beauty Statement: "I make my eyes look wider by lining just the outer corners."
What I Love About Me
Heather Rubin, 28
Beauty Statement: "I've had my 'locks'-'dreads' sounds too negative-for nine years. They're so low-maintenance.
What I Love About Me
Maribel Gonzalez, 50
Beauty Statement: "I'll never color my hair. At 20, I was told I was too young to be gray. I didn't care then and I don't now."
What I Love About Me: NYC
Vassilysa Basov, 35
Beauty Statement: "Laughter makes anyone look beautiful, and my huge glasses help."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Chantel Terrell, 26
"I could stand to gain some muscle, so I'm planning to start going to the gym next week!"
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Charlotte Allen, 42
"What can I say? I cleanse religiously, morning and night. I take care of my skin. No one believes I'm 42."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Sonya Hodge, 26
"My smile is my best feature- and hopefully it makes someone else smile, too."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Shari Lynn Whiteman, 36
"I had my lips tattooed, but I'd never do my brows. As your face ages, you never know where they'd end up!"
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Jaclyn Sugg, 16
"Because my lashes are blonde, I rely on eyeshadows to bring out my eyes."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Monica Yun, 23
"All my aunts in Korea have high cheekbones like mine. They're my best asset."
What I Love About Me
Lacey Jacobs, 22
"Except for maybe pink lipstick, I'm game for anything, lookswise."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Ky Ngo, 20
"I have my father's black eyes, but I bought these gray contacts and think it's a more interesting look."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Kaci Willits, 19
"A beauty 'no-no'? As a redhead, I'd have to say red lipstick."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Katharine Noddin, 23
"Makeup? Why would you put something on your face you only have to wash off at the end of the day?"
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Nadya Scheiner, 32
"My hair is part of my Pakistani heritage. I admit I like that it's thicker and darker than everyone else's."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Helen Asmerom, 32
"My tattoo represents Eritrea in East Africa, where I'm from. Got it when I was 21."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Rachel Hutchinson, 17
"My long hair makes me 'me'- no plans to cut it."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Tiffany Vega, 26
"I feel more beautiful with glasses. They make me special and enhance my features."
What I Love About Me: Dallas
Cassandra Wright, 24
"I never leave the house-not even to run to the store-without doing my eye makeup first."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Meaghan Haenn, 13
"My sister and I are growing out our hair for Locks of Love, for those who lose their own hair due to illness."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Katie Haenn, 15
"The Haenn freckles? Here to stay. They're the family trademark!"
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Betsy Bass, 53
"We're skiers, so my daughters and I are outdoors year- round. My one must-have: sunblock."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Lynn Thibeau, 37
"I love making people laugh, and I love to laugh. Humor is the ultimate beauty product."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Sarah Hopkins, 18
"I memorized the first verse of the Edgar Allen Poe poem 'Annabel Lee' in seventh grade and have never forgotten it, so I had it tattooed on my leg."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Aurora Clark, 16
"I like my complexion. I'd never wear makeup to make my skin look darker."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Sarah Hopkins, 18
"I memorized the first verse of the Edgar Allen Poe poem 'Annabel Lee' in seventh grade and have never forgotten it, so I had it tattooed on my leg."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Francesca Anderson, 19
"Maine winters really take their toll on your skin. My solution? Moisturize, moisturize, and moisturize some more."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Keely Peasley, 20
"Who has time to worry about beauty with twins? I even forget to wash my face at night."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Antonia Small, 36
"I make my own shampoo. It's Dr. Bronner's with jojoba oil, lemon juice, and rosemary"
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Natasha Nadeau, 16
"A very special person made this hat for me. It's my favorite. I've worn it for about a year."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Sara Ross, 22
"It's what's on the inside that counts. As long as you let your soul shine through, you'll be beautiful."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Vicki Anderson, 31
"My hair and I finally stopped fighting. I let it do what it wants, and we get along great now."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Ardeana Hamlin, 61
"The women in my family have been great role models for me. They age gracefully and take it as it comes."
What I Love About Me: Bangor
Nicole Roberts, 33
"Look at these eyebrows. They're by far my favorite feature. I get them from the Portuguese-my mother's-side of the family."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
SARAH ELLEN MOODY, 25
"I literally do nothing to my hair, and it looks decent."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
SANDY REGLE, 32
"I've gotten a tattoo for every milestone in my life; they tell my story."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
AMANDA BRUNS, 25
"My eyes are my favorite
feature because, as I age, they're one thing that won't change."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
LEVATA CUTTER, 23
"My nails! I plan my activities around them."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
KELLY MEAGHER, 22
"I just cut my hair-it was down to my butt-but it's still my best feature."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
ERIKA SMITH, 22
"People tell me I have cat eyes. I'm quite proud of them."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
TARA
BOYCE, 54
"My thick, wavy hair. I no longer straighten it."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
JANICE HOLMES, 39
"At almost 40, I love my curves and my trademark purple lipstick."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
VICKI WOODS, 36
"My dark hair and light eye combination-it's fairly rare."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
KARA PHILLIPS, 22
"I've finally embraced my curly hair."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
SANDRA VALIENTE, 32
"I'm independent, and I'm not afraid to go out without makeup."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
CHRISTIE BICKERSTAFF, 22
"Red hair, blue eyes, golden
freckles-let's just say I've been called 'colorful.'"
What I Love About Me: Savannah
LYDIA THOMAS, 23
"I'm not stick-thin, but I don't obsess over it. I hold myself well."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
KAREN ZELENKA, 25
"I love how my eyes get all squinty when I laugh."
What I Love About Me: Savannah
ASHLEY MARLOWE, 25
"I have never colored my hair, and I rarely get it cut."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
ASHLEY WALKER, 25
"My hair. Everyone tells me I should be a hair model."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
AUBREY LEIGH, 18
"I've grown to like my eyes -- and my teeth, which are big for my face."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
LINDSEY GINTNER, 18
"My naturally friendly smile puts others in a good mood."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
VICKKI MCKNIGHT, 42
"I'm told that my eyes are dark and sultry."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
KRISTI MARKS, 50
"My hair. It's incredibly thick, and I've never colored it."
CARRIE MARKS, 19
"I have to say my hair, as well. Unlike Mom, I dye it, and it's still remarkably healthy."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
ANNE SOPHIA IBA-ZIZEN, 19
"I love my lips and teeth and am rarely without lipstick."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
KATTAI BARROW, 39
"I'm a mix: African-American, Native-American, Hispanic, and French; so my bone structure is unique."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
LADONYA PERRY, 24
"I think my big smile is quite beautiful!"
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
ALMAZ WITTHAMS, 17
"My teeth are straight, and I've never had braces."
What I Love About Me: New Orleans
JENNIFER JONES, 51
"My skin color — it looks good in winter and gets even more bronzed in summer."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
KELSEY RIGG, 21
"I like that I can have it curly or straight, whichever way I want."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
PATRICIA "DUSTY" WILKINS, 62
"I'm a natural redhead, and I keep the gray temples because I've earned them. They're my stripes."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
ANGELA CANNON, 44
"For 10 years I've had this style. Some people call me sir!"
Beauty Road Show: Hair
LAURA HORTON, 21
"I've had blue, purple, and green hair-it's been pink for a week."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
SHARON LOCHER, 35
"I like the thickness of my hair. People tell me they'd do anything for texture like this."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
VANESSA LOCKLEAR, 24
"My hair is naturally curly. I just wash, blowdry, and iron it once a week."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
JOY YASCONE, 27
"I'm ironing it for a hair show I'm going to be in-it will probably be shoulder-length!"
Beauty Road Show: Hair
DULCE WILLIAMS, 32
"My hair used to be very long, but I ruined it by overbleaching, so I cut it short. This length is two years in the making!"
Beauty Road Show: Hair
JACQUELINE PHAM, 22
"I got this color done last month, and I love it. I really just wanted something new."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
SULLIVAN DUNN, 29
"The woman who does my highlights is an artist-and gave me blue ones once. They're really a form of expression."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
NIKKELETTE OHMIE, 15
"I was born with dark-brown hair, but I like being blonde. I have to touch it up every month or so to keep it fresh."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
ALYCE SANTORO, 38
"How low maintenance are dreadlocks? I wash them once a week with castile soap and lavender essential oil."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
KARA LASHLEY, 30
"I can do my hair while walking down the street. I don't even need a mirror."
Beauty Road Show: Hair
SARA DISCENZA, 49
"My hair is a trademark. I've never colored it."
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SARAH WESTMAN, 27
"Every few weeks, I change the color. Next, I'll add some pink and red for variety's sake."
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AMY MCFAUL, 40
"My crow's-feet bothered me until I realized I got them from smiling so often."
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MICHELE LARSEN, 48
"My broad shoulders balance the rest of my body."
MEREDITH LARSEN, 21
"My smile is shaped like a heart."
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CRYSTLE LAMPITT, 19
"I have a collection of hats that make me stand out; I even wear them to class."
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CHRISTINA ALEXOPOULOS, 19
"I'm a small girl with a big smile, and I like to make funny faces in photos."
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EMILY DUCKWORTH, 23
"My smile makes people feel welcome."
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ABBY HUGHES, 22
"My crazy-curly hair reflects my personality. You never know what it's going to do."
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BETHANY BRANTINGHAM, 18
"My ever-changing hair color is my favorite feature: I am a natural blonde, have been a redhead, and am settling on brunette-for now."
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NATALIE KEIPER, 23
"Flair-and authenticity-are key for me."
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REBECCA RALSTIN, 20
"I'm studying theater, so my expressive face is a virtue."
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CAROLINA PINO, 19
"I'm not gonna lie-I like my butt."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
HANNAH MADDY, 19: "It's kind of weird for Asians to have freckles, and I used to hate them. Now I think they're cool."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
ANGELINA HEREDIA, 25: "My long eyelashes make me stand out. Even if I'm sick, I put on mascara."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
BETH ROWLAND, 25: "Even though I'm a big girl, I have small, delicate wrists."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
TRACI LOWTHER, 28: "My eyebrows are blonde and so easy — just sort of there. I don't have to wax or pluck."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
MICHELLE RASNIC, 35: "I cut my hair short when I turned 30. It represents my attitude — free-spirited."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
ANUPA IYER, 25: "I'm a very expressive person — my eyes and smile show how much life excites me."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
SHIANG WANG, 29: "Lots of people try to fit in, but I love that my eyes are unique."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
MARYSE MEYE, 24: "I love my skin color, and lip gloss kicks it up a notch — can't live without it."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
JESSICA KLINE, 25: "The wetter the weather, the better short hair works. This is the first time since I was 16 I've worn my natural color."
What I Love About Me: Seattle
SHARON FLOWERS, 40: "My 22-year-old son keeps me young. I'm aging gracefully because I go with the flow."
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
ALICIA WHITE, 48
"Amazing what a difference a pedicure makes. I wear sandals to show off my pretty feet."
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
TRICIA JOHNSON, 27
"I only started wearing bright eyeliner when I moved here from a small town two years ago. It's all about trying new things."
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
LISA MAYERHOFF, 47
"No matter how old I get, I'll never do anything to change my face."
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
CANDICE CARPENTER, 18
"I love playing with my hair. I change colors and lengths all the time, usually on a whim."
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
MONICA REESE, 37
"I taught myself about beauty. Growing up with all men, I had to!"
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
MICHELLE YOUNG, 27
"We've been friends for ages and now have the same color and cut."
DEEANDRA JONES, 31 "And commiserate about not being able to wear our hair in ponytails!"
DEEANDRA JONES, 31 "And commiserate about not being able to wear our hair in ponytails!"
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
EMILY MAYES, 20
People often tell me how long and full my eyelashes are; I always have tubes of mascara in my bag so I can reapply."
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
SHELBY COWLEY, 25
"All of my six siblings are natural redheads. We're like the Weasleys from Harry Potter."
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
MARGOT SHINN, 19
"When I hear that I look like Julia Roberts and Eva Mendes when I smile, I smile more!"
What I Love About Me: St. Louis
TANVI SHAH, 26
"Every morning I try out different hairstyles I've seen on other girls."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
COLLEEN KELLY, 22
"I love my muscular soccer legs. It feels good to be strong."
"I love my muscular soccer legs. It feels good to be strong."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
SHIYANG WANG, 19
"I must have a great metabolism because I love junk food!"
"I must have a great metabolism because I love junk food!"
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
VALENTINA ROMANO, 24
"My eyes change color with the seasons. I love the wintry gray shade the most."
"My eyes change color with the seasons. I love the wintry gray shade the most."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
DUNIA RKEIN, 21
"I've been told my smile is welcoming and inviting. I try to share it with everyone."
"I've been told my smile is welcoming and inviting. I try to share it with everyone."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
SARAH OVERTON, 22
"Definitely my feet. I treat them like crap. I walk everywhere -- usually in flip-flops -- and they still do everything for me!"
"Definitely my feet. I treat them like crap. I walk everywhere -- usually in flip-flops -- and they still do everything for me!"
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
RUKAYAT ARIGANJOYE, 19
"My shoulders are naturally toned -- neither too large nor too narrow."
"My shoulders are naturally toned -- neither too large nor too narrow."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
ALLIE OWENS, 23
"As an athlete, the way I carry myself speaks to who I am and shows strength."
"As an athlete, the way I carry myself speaks to who I am and shows strength."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
ANNA DEV, 20
"My nose looks like my mom's, and that makes me feel even closer to her."
"My nose looks like my mom's, and that makes me feel even closer to her."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
SARAH HALE, 29
"There's a sparkle in my eye that conveys sincerity, so I make eye contact as much as possible."
"There's a sparkle in my eye that conveys sincerity, so I make eye contact as much as possible."
What I Love About Me: Hanover, New Hampshire
MARYANNA BROWN, 22
"An old BF loved my lower lip. I have to agree. I can definitely pull off the pouty look."
"An old BF loved my lower lip. I have to agree. I can definitely pull off the pouty look."
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Laura Valdes, 27
"Thanks to yoga, my legs are long and lean, and I'm a lot less stressed!"
"Thanks to yoga, my legs are long and lean, and I'm a lot less stressed!"
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Jessica Saal, 30
"My hair color's so naturally rich that everyone thinks I dye it. I swear I don't!"
"My hair color's so naturally rich that everyone thinks I dye it. I swear I don't!"
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Zoe Jet Ellis, 24
"My feet are very capable, and I don't take them for granted. To reward them, I wear functional, comfortable shoes."
"My feet are very capable, and I don't take them for granted. To reward them, I wear functional, comfortable shoes."
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Monica Peterson, 25
"I love the gap between my front teeth. It makes my smile even more welcoming."
"I love the gap between my front teeth. It makes my smile even more welcoming."
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Emily Amico, 30 (left)
"We get blowouts once a week and make them last until the next appointment. Our hair has never looked better."
Larisa Makow, 28 (right)
"It's the one hair trick we live by."
"We get blowouts once a week and make them last until the next appointment. Our hair has never looked better."
Larisa Makow, 28 (right)
"It's the one hair trick we live by."
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Danielle Szatny, 22
"I like my face as a whole. Every feature is unique but fits."
"I like my face as a whole. Every feature is unique but fits."
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Allyson Davis, 29
"My blonde curls used to be a bother, but now I've accepted that they're part of my identity."
"My blonde curls used to be a bother, but now I've accepted that they're part of my identity."
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Debby Rubenstein, 26
"I'm a social worker, and I love how good I feel on my drive home after a long day."
"I'm a social worker, and I love how good I feel on my drive home after a long day."
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Hannah Kessler, 20
"I grew up with a tough crowd, but I learned to see the beauty and goodness in people. I now enjoy breaking stereotypes."
"I grew up with a tough crowd, but I learned to see the beauty and goodness in people. I now enjoy breaking stereotypes."
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Alyssa Sponaugle, 21
"Having been a college cheerleader in Florida, I naturally love to smile and laugh a lot."
"Having been a college cheerleader in Florida, I naturally love to smile and laugh a lot."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Jisue Kim, 23 "I love to play with traditional college style, and wear trendy earrings and use funky totes as book bags."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Beth Larson, 19 "I used to try to cover my freckles, but I learned to love them in high school."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Suzanne Millius, 33 "I love the fullness of my lips. They make my smile all the better!"
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Kristen Brandenburg, 20 "My eyes are blue with yellow flecks and change color all the time."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Tara Clack, 28 (right) "This is a very active city. Almost every day, 10 of our friends get together, and we go for a 45-minute walk."
Courtney Nuss, 26 (left) "We call them walk 'n' talks."
Courtney Nuss, 26 (left) "We call them walk 'n' talks."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Robin Giles, 23 "I have eight tattoos. I like that they can change your image without changing who you are."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Millie Rincón, 21 "In antiquity, long hair like mine was a status symbol. But I also like to have fun with it — I've had this purple streak for four years."
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Stephanie Sokolowski, 21 "Biking helps tone my leg—one benefit of living so far off campus!"
Beauty Road Show: Madison, WI
Jen Pape, 20 "Sailing is a great workout for your arms, legs, and abs. The glow I get from being on the water is pretty great, too."
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