Making radical changes to our appearance can be a daunting experience. But experimenting online can be a painless way to try out new hairstyles and makeup without the trauma of a salon disaster.

The Web site www.taaz.com enables the subscriber to "try on" makeup and hairstyles from the convenience of home. It's lifelike, fun and easy to use. Lop off locks, go from brunette to blonde, add a smoky eye or ruby red lips — with the click of a mouse.

Here's how it works. Upload a digital photo (current, please) on www.taaz.com and experiment with thousands of colors and shades in products like foundation, concealer, eye shadows, lip glosses, and even contact lenses. Add a new hairstyle or color change and presto, the new look is complete. The effects are immediate, simple to use and most importantly, realistic because it all begins with the real you.

Makeovers can be saved and printed out or e-mailed to friends. They can even be used as online profile photos on Facebook or MySpace.