イメチェン

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

image change; makeover

Abbreviation of イメージチェンジ. Used for changing one's appearance, style, or public image, often through a new hairstyle, fashion, or branding. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive/intransitive verb.

See also: イメージチェンジ

• 思おもい切きって髪かみ型がたをイメチェンした。

  I took the plunge and changed my hairstyle for a new image.

• 彼かの女じょはイメチェンして別べつ人じんみたいになった。

  She had a makeover and looks like a different person.