The X Factor 2013: Check out the finalist make-overs!

Our favourite part of the X Factor? The make-over stage of course! We wouldn't be true fashion and beauty addicts if we weren't obsessed with the make-over potential of the X Factor contestants. This year the X Factor 2013 finalists have been pampered, preened, made over and in some cases made under. So what are you waiting for? Check out the spectacular results below.

The live shows start this weekend and if we weren't excited enough we've been treated to a preview of the OMG finalist make-overs. The make-over making us double take has to be Sam Bailey's dramatic transformation from prison officer and busy mum to smouldering glamazon - just check out her sleek hair and smokey eye make-up.

Other than Sam's head-turning transformation and Shelley's softer new fringe this year's batch of pop stars in the making hasn't needed much making-over at all. They're such an attractive and stylish bunch that they're clearly giving the behind the scenes team an easy time of it.

Shelley Smith

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This weekend we can see their on stage outfits in the first of the live shows... The Girls, The Boys, The Groups and the Over 25's categories are each jammed packed with talent this year and we can't wait to hear their vocals in this weekend's 80s themed show.

Will you be watching the X Factor live shows this weekend? And do you have a favourite? Tweet us @sofeminineuk