‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kim Zolciak did not take off her wig just yet but she is stripped off pounds of makeup to reveal what she really looked like before she became a hot real housewife (photos below).

The single mother-of-two confessed she didn’t feel comfortable in her skin but she is more confident now. “I feel most confident now, even versus a year ago,” she says. “And more beautiful than ever.”

Kim, who recently broke up with the mysterious ‘Big Poppa’, wants to purse career in music. Her first hit is “Tardy For The Party” (watch video here). Here are some highlights from Kim Zolciak’s exclusive InTouch interview:

How have you changed since your younger years? “I have black hair naturally, but my mom’s a hairdresser, so I’ve been blond gradually since 16, 17 and on. I was always a thick build. I had braces.”

You don’t hide that you’ve had cosmetic enhancements. “I just don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. Some cosmetic enhancement is obvious. A lot of times, the people who aren’t talking about it are the ones who look horrible. I do Botox. I’ve had my boobs done twice. I started getting Botox when I was 25 for migraines. I recommend that to anybody. And VelaShape. I don’t know if it shrinks you, but it keeps you tone and taut.”

Would you ever do Playboy? “Probably. I’d have to talk to my children, because when you’re a mom, it’s not just you anymore. I think Playboy is very classy and sexy, but there’s a time and place for it. Kim Kardashian did it very tastefully.”

Would you get more surgery? “When I’m done having children, I’d be all for a tummy tuck. I would love a nose job, but I’m scared. I would do just about anything to maintain myself.”

What is the biggest misconception about you? “I’m not stupid, I’m not a homewrecker or a gold digger. But I don’t even care. I’m past that. I may not make all the right decisions, but I’m happy. I’ve worked so hard to get where I am. As a single mom, you can achieve your dreams, be successful, and be a great parent. Now I look back and think, “How could you think you couldn’t do it?”

Kim Zolciak Before & After Real Housewives Pictures Below

[images: IN TOUCH WEEKLY / ANTONIO GABRIEL]