olympics on the networks of nbc universal. >> from nbc news, this is a special do-over edition of "today" to help you reset, rework and reinvent yourself with kathie lee gifford and hod kotbe, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hey, everybody. it's a big try day friday, june 22nd. welcome to an entire show dedicated to reinventing you. >> yeah. >> if you want to. >> from everything to changing your career, your like to changing your look and living space. we get to test drive new careers. >> yes. don't give yours away. >> here's mine. >> you gave yours away.

>> other than this, i wanted to do two things. one was to be a school teacher. i thought that wouldn't make great tv. i'd just be standing there. the other is to be a backup singer. >> what's more fun than that? >> you'll see the piece coming up. this is lee brice, the coolest country singer going. he surprised me. we sat in his secret tour bus and did secret things. >> hoda in the man cave. >> i know there's trouble brewing when you wear those tight white jeans. in the summertime. >> i know! >> every time you wore them, trouble ensued. >> kathie lee, we asked you guys to give us guesses what her other career should be. she already knows what her other career should be. but here are some of your popular guesses. rebecca from tennessee says, a judge on "the voice." >> i would love that. >> tammy from louisiana, kathie lee could have been quite successful as a sommeller. >> i missed my calling. >> she already is. from alabama, she thinks kathie

lee should be a motivational speaker. that's a good one. terri from tennessee says interior designer. >> i would love all that. >> lisa from georgia says, i think kathie lee would have been a pastor or a hairstylist. >> how about a pastor with a great hairstyle. >> one of you is right in that group. we're going to reveal which one. >> later. we want you to stay tuned. did you know that the average person changes careers six to seven times in their lifetime? how many times have you changed it? >> does it start when i was scooping ice cream at scoops? >> that's not a career. >> i haven't changed careers. >> yes, you have. you went from being an award-winning journalist to being you, now. say bye-bye to the edward r. morrow. >> bye, morrow. >> bye-bye you pulitzer.

never can be taken seriously again. >> what happened? it's gone. what about you? >> yeah. i had so many. i was a singer first. an actress for a long time, talk show host. writer. playwright. what else? recording artist. what else? fashion, entrepreneur. my favorite, of course, is doing good deeds. >> you're ridiculous. >> it is. that's my great calling in life is humanitarian work. >> you know what? you do a lot of that. >> i know. >> i feel very small now because i've had one career and haven't done much. >> i've already done mine. >> i worked at ponderosa before, scoops, ponderosa and tv. >> you've done all right for yourself, sweetie. this one's fun. i can't believe this, but now that i think about it, depends how long you live, but they say women have over 100 different hairstyles in their lifetime. bobbie thomas has had that in a week. which we love, we love to see what bobbi's doing. >> there is the layered look, you color it, lots of them

happen -- they are talking between the ages of 13 and 65, often you change more than 104 times. >> when we do our makeovers, it's always women who said i never changed my haircut since i was a teenager. >> do you regret your past hairstyles? >> there are a couple of them i do regret. >> do you regret that? side bob? what's that on there? >> i had a pet and decided to wear it that day. that's the day we announced our engagement. who would marry her. >> i like that one. >> yeah, yeah. >> is that natural? what did you do? >> well, my hair is naturally very curly but that one had a little help. >> what else? this is your look. >> i like the bangs. people go in and out. >> why are we spending time on my hair when it's really all about hoda's. let's take a walk down memory lane with hody. look at you now though. come on, come on. >> don't show the high school

graduation picture. i want you to look closely at my high school graduation picture. no. i was actually on tv with that. >> forget who would marry you, who would hire you? >> you know what? somehow there wasn't one flattering picture in the bunch. maybe you could have found one. >> i'm just saying it gives hope to people. look at you now. >> keratin, a gallon of gel. we know you all are changing. >> sometimes a new album is coming out, a new tour. nobody is better than 53-year-old material girl madonna. >> many times during her career. like a virgin, which she wasn't even then. she had those -- remember the cone bras and all that stuff? >> that was one of my least favorite looks ever. who wants to cuddle up with that and get pierced, you know? and this is her now. >> with the cheerleading outfit at 53. >> you know what? with her moves and her body, all

the best. >> cher had quite the transformation. >> this is for joanne who is in love with cher. >> madly. it was sonny and cher that we all remember. then she was an oscar-winning actress. not there. what was that? "moonstruck." >> that's when she found out sonny wanted to get back together. >> then she sang in 1999 that song "believe." ♪ i believe in love in love pretty darn good. >> that was pretty darn good. 66 years old. i love cher. she is an amazing talent. one of the best live performers i've ever seen. she and bette midler, oh my gosh, they're unbelievable. >> mark wahlberg changed his career. he had a lot of reinventions. he was the lead singer of markey mark and the funky bunch. who could forget that? not me. and when he was the underwear model for calvin klein in '96. >> when you have a chest like that, you don't look at the underwear. >> is he sagging? what's happening there? >> he's using every muscle he's got to keep those pants up.

>> he, of course, his acting career. he's the producer of the show the "entourage" on hbo. >> and "boardwalk empire." and drew barrymore. we fell in love with her when she was a little girl. struggled in the '80s and '90s with drugs and alcohol, which was so much a part of her family history. now she's a very respected movie actress and producer. just got married and soon to have her little baby. >> robert downey jr. >> i love him. >> me, too. shot to fame in the '80s. great talent, then really battled some serious addictions, now back on top as "ironman" and "sherlock holmes." he's married with a beautiful child. i'm happy for him. what about you is what we are trying to say? you're thinking, what's that got to do with me? everything. >> not much. so we also decided it was time to go out and when we were doing

our ambush makeovers today, we decided to find people who are reinventing themselves. this is julie mccarthy from illinois. >> she has an interesting story if only we had it in front of us. >> you'll like her story. >> the other you'll like is joan from ohio. we don't know much about her yet either. we will when it comes time. >> you know what it's time for? friday funny. >> if you don't like this, blame patty skidmore on facebook. skidmore. a teenage girl took her boyfriend to meet her grandmother. grandmother served them soda and peanuts while they chatted. the boyfriend who was nervous quickly ate all the peanuts in the bowl. when they were leaving he thanked the grandmother for a very nice visit and apologized for eating all her peanuts. she replied, i'm so glad you enjoyed them. since i lost my dentures, i can only suck the chocolate off. >> ew! that's disgusting. >> but funny.

>> and time for "bobbie's buzz." >> look at you two. >> adorable. >> thank you. >> this is all about reinvention. i brought one of my favorite things. this book is the number "5." and where will you be five years from now. it's a great read. my best friend gave this to me. another thing that you can reinvent yourself with is makeup. i do have to travel so the combination is fantastic. i am personally obsessed. thank you cool a tron for inventing this. this is a make-up station from wayfair.com. this folds up into a bag. these are lights that actually light up. so whether you want to get out of the bathroom and give your husband some time in the bathroom and do this on a table or at a hotel, they don't have the right light, this bag attaches or it stays put for all this to fold up together into a bag that velcros that you can take and hold.

>> that's great. >> that you can take and hold. this is amazing. another great trick. this lipstick that the key chain is a secret bag. they call it the pucker-up pouch. if i can get it out. help me with that. and if you want to have a tabletop anywhere when you're traveling, this is really cool. this is called the tripad. you could actually just flip this on and have a place to write, work, or do whatever when you're traveling. >> cute. >> what is this? >> it's an extra bag. >> it's an extra bag. who doesn't need one of those? >> everything is on klg&hoda.com. i give a sample away on bobbie.com. >> are there dates? get on it. coming up next, the hardest part of reinventing yourself is getting started. >> we'll give you a boost telling you how. and you'll meet a police officer who turned her life and career totallyup side down. >> kathie lee get a shot reinventing ourselves. i play a backup singer to one hot singer.

lee bryce. plus, two inspiring women get an inspiring new look. first these messages.

if you've been sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to reinvent your life, why wait longer? >> we've gath he evered a group of experts to help you get started. marcy is the vice president for encore.org, dedicated to promoting second careers with a social purpose. >> leslie seymour is edit editor-in-chief behind "more" magazine. >> she is here a lot. you know why? she is sleeping with somebody. >> and our next guest went from being a police officer to stand-up comedian. great stories all you ladies. especially you. >> marsy, you were a lawyer for the first ten years. when you get locked into something you get identified with it. >> sure. you also hang around with a lot of other people like you. >> that's a high-powered position that you worked very hard, probably spent an awful lot of money to achieve.

why were you not happy? >> it wasn't that fulfilling. i wasn't doing work i wanted to do. i had other passions and i wanted to be a writer and i kind of paid accepts in that directions. >> little steps though. >> little steps at first like hanging around with new people. >> i think some people get afraid. this is what they know. what they don't know is out there. obviously, you need a paycheck. you can't up and quit something. and start something. what advice do you have for people who are kind of on the fence? >> first thing you can do, what our readers say the hardest thing is finding out what you want to do. she knew what she wanted to do. it's a crazy thing but we call it creating a board of directors. you get good friends, current friends, maybe somebody who worked with you and go back to your childhood. because sometimes there are a lot of dreams you left in your childhood. some for good, some for bad. >> they are there for a reason. >> right. they need to remind you of things you might have left behind. you put them together and they gave you thoughts about what you left behind. >> you have an interesting story. were you as a young girl wanting

to be a performer and then all of a sudden, i think i'll go into police work? how did that happen? >> i think the bug for performing was always in me. police officer was, no. my friend was going to take a test and i said all right. i always went with the flow. this just came about. >> you're a police officer for years. >> 20 years. >> you did have your pension. when you were trying out the other, the stand-up comedian route, you were okay financially, it was something you had to have courage to do? >> i would have been okay financially if i didn't decide to open up a business and lose everything. i should have went back to work. i did take a big leap of faith. like you're saying, fear is hard. >> how did you overcome that? a lot of people couldn't do it. >> i just did it. i went and i took a class. you just have to do the scariest thing. >> it wasn't one time you got up on a dare from friends. some night at a club. you went to school for it, good for you. >> i did. >> how did you learn how to be funny? >> that has to come naturally.

>> lesley, what are some of the biggest obstacles women face? women do want to make the change. fear is one of them. what else? >> you do have to have money. depending on the situation you're in. what we say is you've got to plan for at least a year of transition. you should have saved a lot of money. >> people don't save these days. >> the other problem, you're a woman. you have a whole network around you, family, sometimes there is resistance to change. among the spouse, it's like oh, no, i love you the way you are. i love you, don't change. >> did you find that? >> no. i think if you find nay-sayers, in your midst, it's time to start spending time with people who are going to support you, encourage you. >> dump them. >> maybe don't talk about your transition so much with people who aren't so supportive. >> everybody likes to be with a winner. don't they? >> that is the number one thing people also say. doing this book and we talk about reinvention a lot, there are a lot of naysayers out there. it's not that they want you ill, they are afraid when you change, that means i have to change, too. all those dreams i have been

suppressing, i have to deal with. >> they can be threatening. >> ladies, thank you. thanks for coming to see us. >> congratulations. >> up next, hoda has to reinvent her career she would become a backup singer. find out if lee bryce thinks that's a good idea. plus, these two lucky ladies will show off their brand new look and we'll find out what kathie lee's second profession is. [dumbfounded] well, we... doesn't last long does it? listen. 5-hour energy lasts a whole lot of hours. so you can get a lot done without refills. it's packed with b-vitamins and nutrients to make it last. so don't just stand there holding your lattes, boys. make your move. we'll take the 5-hour energy. smart move. 5-hour energy. hours and hours of energy. chief, did you take my sub? [ boy voice ] this one's got avocado on it.

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we are back with our special reinvention show. when hoda and i were asked what kind of career we would have, it if we weren't doing exactly what we're doing it, didn't take hoda long to come up with one. >> i love, love, love music. i love to sing. i'm not great at it, whatever. i chose to be a backup singer. our producer set it up for me. what i didn't know was for whom or where i would be singing. it was a surprise for me. take a look, but please, please, don't listen too closely. i've been in the car for 4 1/2

hours according to the guide driving north, driving up. i honestly don't know, a what town we're in, or b, what we're doing here. i imagine there will be singing and dancing. but if these people are coming to listen to somebody, i mean, it can't be me, for god's sake, don't let it be me. >> since hoda's here, we are to about to surprise her and she has no idea. ♪ last night hey, mama, how are you? you ready to sing? >> oh, my god. i'm so surprised. i'm never surprised ever. today i was completely surprised. i am so excited. i am so excited. hearing him not just sing the lyrics in my ear but whisper them in that sexy way lee brice does was so great. >> this is going to be fun. >> i could like start crying.

>> you're totally singing. no, no. >> he said you're going to sing. trust me when i tell you, i'm not ruining anyone's day. maybe one or two notes, but those people paid good money to hear lee brice, okay? not the loud one drowning him out. ♪ i'm in love, i'm in love ♪ i don't make it easy ♪ if i today where you stood >> my voice is so bad. >> your voice is going to be so awesome. >> i'm dead. >> all right. we're starting in five minutes. >> showtime, baby. it's called showtime. oh, my god! a lot of people. >> please, employee, make feel very, very welcome miss hoda

kotb! >> it's happening! ♪ i have a tendency to draw attention to the things i need ♪ ♪ sometimes i turn tosh sometimes i don't why you stay with me ♪ ♪ i'm in love, i'm in love i don't make it easy ♪ ♪ you can do it ♪ ♪ i'm in love, i'm in love, say that you need me ♪ ♪ born to love, born to love, i don't make it easy ♪ ♪ i couldn't do it

i'm hard to love, hard to love ♪ ♪ you say that you need me ♪ i don't deserve it because i know that you love me ♪ >> put your hands together. >> that was so fun! i didn't know the words. i didn't care. he's hot, the whole crowd, the thing -- i get it. i totally get it. i'm in. totally in. >> you're totally drunk. >> no. i was a little tiny bit buzzed. it was so much better in my mind. when you hear yourself you want to shoot yourself. i'm sorry, lee. >> i'm so grateful there wasn't a stampede. people could have gotten hurt. >> so bad. i love lee brice. come back because kathie lee is going to reinvent herself. you guys voted. one of you will be correct in her job. >> you have to see it to believe

it. that's all coming up.

we are back with our special reinvention edition of "today." if you've just tuned in, you may have seen my short-lived career as backup singer for country star lee bryce is over. now it's kathie lee's turn. >> that's right. i opted for interior designer. there were a couple of distractions on my job site. they were tall, dark and handsome and go by the name of kitchen cousins. you can find them on hgtv. take a look. hoda had taken porn star so what was left for me was interior designer. i love interior design. i think i would have gone into it as a profession except i realized i would have to make my clients happy, not make myself

happy and i'm so freaking selfish that wasn't going to work out. i come bearing gifts and come looking for a couple of kitchen or should i say kissing cousins. look who's here. >> you're working with us today? >> i'm going to work with you today. >> hanging with us or working with us? >> a little of both. >> she brought her tools. >> that's right. >> what do you think? >> i think we have a lot of work to do. >> we have a lot of work here. >> and they've been living like this? >> she's been like this for a couple of months now. her contractor walked out on you. >> one thing for your husband to walk out on you, that you can live with, but your contractor? oh, my gosh. >> a little surprise. >> hi. i'm kathie lee. >> oh, my god. >> please tell me she is happy. i get a manicure before i start these projects so i can point nicely and write checks. there you go. i'm exhausted. >> we could set up a tv for you and everything.

>> perfect. >> i'm get some cable coming soon. >> uh-huh. >> you can tap right in. >> uh-huh. what's on right now, "ellen?" what's the next step? are we going to get to take a look at the stuff? >> we'll start bringing it in. >> go ahead. bring it in. >> what was in there before? like a linoleum? >> before like a laminate. like 1950 style. >> watch it. i was born that decade. tired of that. all right. this stuff looks interesting. it's a little on the modern side. is that what she likes? she likes contemporary? okay. >> she's more, she's younger -- >> what are you saying? >> no, no -- i'm saying her style. ♪

>> size 2, i swear. i actually find steaming, i love it. >> therapeutic? >> yes. i can do this to my face. >> da-da-da! >> oh, my god. >> two hours. two hours. new living room. >> yeah, don't look too closely at anything. thanks for letting me surprise you today. i hope you'll be very happy and very healthy in this house. >> what are you doing? >> i could get used to that. up next -- >> wait, wait. we've got to thank ali berger. >> she's the one who did all the work. >> who are you, you pretty thing? who is this woman and what is she doing in my bedroom?

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has your full house turned into an empty nest or have you found yourself alone i've divorce? instead of wallowing over the divorce, why don't you change your space? >> guilt.com lifestyle editor is here to talk about the importance of changing things up. you look so pretty. >> thank you guys. >> you hit tough spots in life. what can we do for them, people going through that? >> bottom line, your home should make you happy. we want it to grow and change along with us. everybody goes through change. >> it's inevitable. >> exactly. the first thing you do, an empty nester, the kids are gone and it's time to redo, rip off the plastic coverings. this is about you. >> we like to say paint is home decor's bff. it's the most affordable. fastest, easiest way to transform.

if you don't feel like painting a room, paint a piece of furniture like we've done here. it's so easy. i've got to say, psychologists say that color really affects the way you feel in a room. so you know, do your research. cooler colors are about creativity and calm. warmer colors are about stimulation. another great way to bring color or pattern into a room is with a rug, area rug. throw it down. it's so easy. >> they are washable these days. >> exactly. this is from dash & albert. it starts at $88. we chose green. it's about renewal. >> life. >> yes, it is. >> and you need me time after that. a good place to hang out. >> yeah. a great way to do that is surround yourself with things you love. say footballs are flying through the house, you might not bring out your collection of china or tea pots or anything. so we say bring them out and enjoy it. the memories that you --

>> i'm glad the little nose pickers are gone. >> exactly. another great thing when you have a little time on your hands, get organized. getting organized is like therapy for the mind and the body already. the first principle of feng shui, believe it or not. our motto at guilt is storage can be stylish. we love these storage ottomans. check this out. >> very cute. >> stash your things in here. they're every zgallerie and they start at $249. >> let's go to the bedroom, shall we? >> isn't this fun and beautiful? thidea here, say if you're going through another big change, a divorce, to create an oasis in your bedroom. create a beautiful place. >> it has a different use. >> exactly. philosophers have written books about how beauty actually helps our species survive. so don't feel bad. >> even if it's a small space. make it a beautiful space. >> the easiest way we know to do that is switch out your bedding. this is by john rob shaw

textile. it is so gorgeous. we chose blue. we say hang onto the blues because blue is a very calming tranquil color, and it's actually the most popular color for bedrooms, believe it or not. >> thank you, honey. thank you for coming to see us. >> next time don't be see cute. next, destinations to help you get a new perspective on life. >> good morning. i'm chris warren with your weather channel forecast. it's going to be an interesting weekend as far as what we're going to see. some crazy hot temperatures and what happens here? this is what we're going to watch, something potentially developing in the gulf. once it does develop like we think it is going to, where does it go. one thing we do know a lot of tropical moisture will be moving into florida for the first part of the weekends. it could be the entire weekend staying wet. you see this bull's eye right

here, denver yesterday broke a record with 102 degree temperature. a record that has been standing since 1874. talking about some big-time heat. we're going to continue to see this heat grow in the center of the country here while you're going to start to enjoy some cooler temperatures in the northeast after the storms move through and get all the way out of here. going to see a few showers lingering around the great lakes. still wet on sunday in florida and it is still going to be hot here in the southern plains. once again, triple digits in many locations. salt lake city, you're even going to see a high right at 100 degrees on sunday. and it's going to be hot in texas. triple digits across a huge portion of the lone star state. still seeing 90s and triple dits for the south and rain throughout a huge portion of florida. we're going to have to wait and see. much of the gulf is in play depending on what develops over the weekend in the gulf of

mexico. monday a chance for rain in the northeast. again, that's going to be the story again on tuesday. mainly just the showers. going to still be hot in denver. upper 90s again on tuesday. so that heat continues right into midweek, especially some very hot temperatures in the orrin plains. still going to see those readings into the triple digits. remember, weekdays on the weather channel, you can wake up with you al roker and stephanie abrams. another cup of coffee? how long is this one going to last? forty-five minutes? an hour? well... listen. 5-hour energy lasts a whole lot of hours. take one in the afternoon, and you'll feel alert and energized 'til the cows come home. it's packed with b-vitamins and nutrients to make it last. so what's it going to be, partner? 5-hour energy. wise choice. 5-hour energy. hours and hours of energy.

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on this special edition of "today's travel," places to reinvent yourself. sometimes you've just got head out of dodge and get your courage up for some real change. >> and there are many different places to go for people to get the help you need. "travel and leisure" magazine's digital projects editor is here again with a list. we love her. "under the tuscan sun" that

movie with diane lane, there are just places that feed your soul. >> exactly. there are so many places to rejuvenate, relax. whatever you're looking for. >> volunteering can reenergize you, can't it? >> exactly. volunteer vacations is a way to get a new perspective on the world. global aware offers one-week experiences in 15 different countries ranging from costa rica to cuba, from thailand to laos, this is a great way to give back, to teach, english, computer skills, so many things we have to and can give back. one-week trips are about $1,100. very affordable. >> a lot of women want to change or improve themselves. you say going to the berkshires. isn't a bad spot. >> kripalu is located in the berkshires in massachusetts. it's absolutely beautiful. they offer a health and yoga retreat and focus on different topics. in july, it's the science of happiness. you'll come away with positive thinking skills, optimism and again a renewed perspective and be able to see things perhaps a

little bit differently. yoga and all that good stuff. >> good for your body. >> some more on the west coast? >> there is one located on big sur. on 10 acres. >> >> that is one of the most gorgeous spots on the planet. >> it's incredibly beautiful. their workshops are on specific challenges, whether it's grief or creativity, whatever you're looking for, you can go there and spend some time, two to 28 days. a great way to explore these things and come out with a different perspective. >> they are looking so spiritual. frank and i went there and pretended we were meeting for the first time on a date at a bar. were. >> i like it. >> it was 26 years ago. >> what about jamaica. >> this is more laid back. $150 a night. stay on the water. yoga in the morning. you can unplug. forget the -- this is where you can do yoga in the morning, nutrition. >> you're so into yoga. >> i think there is a trend here. i think perhaps we need to get

into that ourselves. >> brazil is a good spot. >> if you're looking to feed your inner soul as well as your mental soul. you can have an adrenalin pushing experience with the body and soul adventure trip in brazil. ocean kayaking. this is much more active. a different way to build strength and feel strong when you return to your house. >> it's beautiful. what about destressing? >> a shah wellness clinic. this is absolutely amazing. it's a minimalist hotel located on the mediterranean. it focuses on the microbiotic diet. all the food is nutritious. you can learn all about the good things to eat. no coffee no, sugar. >> why would you want to go there? >> you'll feel great. a great way for you to travel and also to change yourself. >> i recommend israel if you want to transform yourself. >> thank you, doll baby. >> a great way to transform your soul. become a sight for yourself to see. the results of our ambush makeovers. it is time for a special

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luis licari and jill martin. into hey, kiddos. >> you had to find these. we've been putting shoutouts for the women to come and show up. >> and they came. they used the word reinvention. who doesn't want a rebooting, a restarting? >> i saw her with the hat on this morning. >> up first julie mccarthy, 48 years old from oak park, illinois. after being laid off of her job 14 years she decided to reinvent herself by receiving a doctorate degree. >> good for her. >> so she begged us for a new look to help her shine on her new career path. >> this is going to be a good one. break it down why mom needs a makeover. >> the hat, she just graduated. that's okay. we have the biking sunglasses which need to go. we have the fannie pack which i know you're a fan of, but personally, not my thing. lastly, look at the shoes. we're in new york. not for here.

>> oh, my god, i love you. are you ready for a whole new look? >> whole new? i'm kind of scared. >> she's ready. >> she looks beautiful. >> her daughter leah is holding the microphone. sit tight until i tell you to take off your blind fold. here is julie mccarthy before. all right, jil, let's see the new you. oh, oh, oh! are you ready, leah? take off your blindfold, girlfriend. >> oh, my god! >> >> he looks awesome. >> mom has to see herself. are you ready? >> oh, my god. >> you look sensational. doctor, doctor. >> oh, my god. >> you look great. >> awesome. look right in camera 12. stay right there. tell us about the hair. you look so good. >> the first thing i did, her hair -- the new trend is bold, brown dark hair. her hair was a little bit blackish. i evened it out.

made it a little bit softer. myiki trimmed it up. >> it's beautiful. >> gave it this more controlled work. >> do you do keratin? >> they wouldn't have had time. it looks like it though. leah, are you freaking? >> i'm freaking. she looks like a new person. >> jill. >> she said i never wore spanx. look at this body. everything looks fabulous. she wanted to impress her daughter which was so nice. this is from andrew mark and the earrings are h & m. >> you look beautiful. >> our second lady is joan. 51 from canton, ohio, where you can visit frank's bust at the football hall of fame. even though her name is jane, she's always felt like a plain jane. after 27 years of the same look, she asked us to help her feel revitalized, renewed and reenergized about life. let's listen to her story. >> mom has cried. she stopped. she's crying again. you tell me why you want this for her.

>> she worked really hard for us and she is a great mom overall. >> i can tell you are going to be beyond gorgeous and hot. are you ready? >> yes, i'm so ready. >> are you going to stop crying? >> yes, i will. promise. >> she is here with her daughter madeline, sister karen and her mother martha. >> the gang's here. >> they're beautiful. let's take a last look at joan before and now let's bring out the new and regenerated joan jellison. >> oh, my god! >> wow. >> movie star. >> take them off, ladies. >> my god. >> you look awesome. >> turn around and look at yourself. >> all right. ah! >> she looks hot. >> i love it. i love it. >> you look sensational. >> look right at camera 12. you look awesome. look at the difference.

wow. >> okay, forget about plain jane. she left the building. right on trend to the lighter, brighter hair, a monochromatic. still natural looking but believable. miyuki's great haircut 0 give her some fullness and body. both ladies have this new icy lip color. >> i like that. >> i love it. >> look at everyone crying. >> what do you think? >> come on. >> she looks terrific. >> she was beautiful before. >> you do look like a different person. >> she looks like a movie star. >> you look gorgeous. >> thank you. >> and the hot little dress. >> i'm crazy about this dress. look at it from the side. it's from maggie london. she put it on and said my daughter is going to love this. >> let's bring julie out. julie, come on out. big round of applause. >> thank you for coming. >> we have a star-studded lineup. we just don't know exactly. >> i'm sure they'll be her