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Female Veterans Treated to “Makeovers That Matter”

The simple request on this Veterans Day is to step out of the shadows and be acknowledged for their service

It starts with a photo session and ends with a makeover, but the transformations for some Southern California veterans aren't just on the outside.

"I want to do whatever I can, and enlist others to partner with me to do what they can to help these women get back on their feet, get back into the workforce, to have a life where they are fully self sustainable," said hairstylist Michael John, founder of Makeovers That Matter.

John started Makeovers That Matter two years ago -- when he realized he wanted to do more for those who have less, especially female veterans.

"When an economically challenged woman is looking for a job, that's the moment and that's the woman, to step in and offer makeover services," he said.

John was stunned to learn more than 1,000 female veterans in Los Angeles are homeless, including Desiree Hunt, one of a dozen female veterans receiving a makeover on Tuesday, thanks to Makeovers That Matter and Paul Mitchell Systems.

"I never realized until it happens to you how it happens, but it's made me more aware," veteran Desiree Hunt said.

Hunt is grateful for the help she's receiving, but has a message for the public.

"Just letting people realize that just because you're a female doesn't mean you haven't seen combat, or you haven't sacrificed, or that you had some easy fun time," Hunt said.

The simple request on this Veterans Day is to step out of the shadows and be acknowledged for their service.

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