"today" contributor and stylist to the stars -- louis licari la-la-la-la-la. >> oh, all right. >> woed "us weekly" contributor, jill martin. sorry, those guys threw us off. those three men. >> they were hot. how was it outside today? >> it was great. we found six women all turning 50. what a better time to get a makeover, right? >> they're all friends. >> best buds. they went to -- from middle school, they've been together. >> wow! cool. our first lucky lady, paula jordan, 50 years old, an economics professor from clear water, florida. here with a group of girlfriends. all celebrating the big 50. she describes her style as simple, outdoorsy and low maintenance. beauty routine consists of a ponytail and shower. >> happy 50th, everybody! >> they were here very early for this. first victim is paula. why does she deserve this? >> she is a professor. she's a teacher and she's always helping everybody else and she just deserves to be pampered a little. >> well we're going to make you the hottest teacher in the country. >> yeah! >> but turn around for one second because we are going to get r

show them off, our resident makeover team, "today" contributor and stylist to the stars louis licari la-la-la-la-lator jill martin. >> how was it out there today? >> great. we found a lady who believe it or not left her makeup at home. really? is that an emergency. and lady who looked like she might have been an extra on "dynasty." >> first up, nicola fuller from smyrna, georgia. she works from home. she dresses to impress herself and with comfort by staying in her pjs. she's just thrilled as we approached her on the plaza. let's take a listen. >> all right, ethan. why does mommy deserve a makeover? >> she doesn't. >> why doesn't she? >> she helps me do my homework. >> she helps you do your homework? >> she makes me. >> you said she does. >> she does. not only does she work full time but she takes the kids home every day from school and makes sure that all her homework is done. she's a loving mom and loving wife and a beautiful lady so she just truly deserves this. >> we're going to pamper you for three hours. are you ready to go? >> sure. >> are you ready to see mommy all done up? >> yes! >> i bet

our resident makeover team today, contributor and stylist to the stars, louis licari la-la-la-la-la.or and author, jill martin. >> tell us about the crowd today. >> the spring weather is here so you can just imagine. tons of ladies. it's cold but it's sunny, it's bright. it feels good. >> it is cold for an egyptian but it is nice for us. >> careful! >> let's start off with our first lucky lady, tammy salsa. she's 46 years old from california. she's too busy balancing her full time job and two daughters to take care of herself so her daughters begged us to take care of her for a change. let's take a listen. >> i know you're here looking at colleges which is so nice but you want to give a gift to your mother. tell me why she deserves that. >> well, she does a lot for us. she has been raising me and my triplet sisters for a really long time. she is a single mommy and it's just really cool to be here. she watches the show all the time and this is just a really great experience for her and she deserves it. >> you and triplets? you look great already. we're going to make you look fabulous.

here to show off their hard work, "today" stylist and contributors to the stars louis licari la-la-la-la-lat do that very well. and "today" and "us weekly" contributor -- >> and author. she's an author. >> jill martin. >> how was it today outside in the crowd? >> it is always fun. we were lucky enough to find two sisters that really wanted and deserved makeovers. >> that's always fun. first lucky sister is gail, 48 years old, who just recently moved to manhattan. when we asked her about her daily beauty routine, she answered stop asking me such difficult questions. but she was excited to receive her brand-new look. >> we love this sign. that's how you got our attention. gail looks the same, you say, in 1990 as she does in 2012. >> pretty much. pretty much exactly the same. i noted the pink ponytail and the pink polo shirt, exactly the same. >> why do you want this for her? >> first of all, she just moved from charlotte to the city and i miss her and she's my best friend and -- i really want to to have a little bit of an update, just somebody give her some tlc. >> we're giving you tlc. you r

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"today" contributor and stylist to the stars -- louis licari la-la-la-la-la. >> oh, all right. >> woeeconomics professor from clear water, florida. here with a group of girlfriends. all celebrating the big 50. she describes her style as simple, outdoorsy and low maintenance. beauty routine consists of a ponytail and shower. >> sufficient. >> happy 50th, everybody! >> they were here very early for this. first victim is paula. why does she deserve this? >> she is a professor. she's a teacher and she's always helping everybody else and she just deserves to be pampered a little. >> well we're going to make you the hottest teacher in the country. >> yeah! >> but turn around for one second because we are going to get rid of this scrunchy. the '80s called and they want their scrunchy back. are you ready to go? >> yes, i'm ready! i'll take that scrunchy. >> we love them. >> she's here with the group right here. here is paula jordan before. all right, let's see the new paula. >> oh, my gosh! >> what? >> you guys are going to freak. take off your blind folds. >> paula, are you ready? >> yes. >>