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JEFFREY KISSINGER Solano College Faculty Association Kissinger has taught welding for eight years at Solano Community College, and enjoys growing his hair and beard every summer. Years ago, his hair reached his elbows, and he donated it to Locks of Love, a nonprofit that provides hair for sick children. His "before" look On the scruffy side, with beard and longish hair. His "after" look Neat and trim, with coloring on top hiding the gray and a bit of a pompadour with back angles. He's now clean-shaven, except for his mustache, resulting in a dapper look. ELIZABETH THOMPSON Fairfield-Suisun Unified Teachers Association Thompson is entering her fifth year in the profession and second year teaching special education at Fairfield High School. She co-teaches in different classrooms every period, so comfort is important as she scurries around campus. When she's not teaching, she's coaching her daughter 's softball team. Her "before" look "When I was in college I would constantly change my looks. Once I became a mother, I didn't have time to care. With a mortgage and bills, we don't have as much money to spend on style upkeep as I would like. Usually I braid my hair on the way to school." Her "after" look She bravely allowed the stylist to chop off 8 inches in a bob that's longer in front, then received the balayage technique for highlights, with purple dye painted on to create a graduated, natural-looking effect, because she didn't want roots on top. After she shared her motto "Go big or go home," bright red lipstick was applied for a finishing touch. "I see an updated and fun look that is still respectable in the classroom," she said, before departing for a dinner date with hubby. Dalila Duran and Cheryl McDonald discuss Jeffrey Kissinger's makeover. 52 cta.org Back to School L I F E H A C K S B E F O RE B E F O RE