A woman who hasn't had a haircut in 7 years got a drastic makeover — and the result is stunning

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• Kellie Cartwright thought she was simply attending a taping of The Rachael Ray Show — but the show had something special in mind for her.
• Ray surprised Cartwright while she was in the audience holding room by telling her the show's stylist was going to give her a makeover.
• "When I hear Rachael Ray say my name, I'm in absolute shock," Cartwright said.
• Cartwright hadn't had a haircut in seven years, and her hair was almost reaching her thighs.
• The show's stylist gave her a new shoulder-length cut, and added some bouncy waves for a bit of volume.
• They also paired her new 'do with an off-the-shoulder emerald green dress.
• Watch the full makeover below.

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