A Virginia woman’s son was reduced to tears by the sight of his mother’s dramatic makeover, which she received after losing 40 pounds, and just weeks before her 30th high school reunion.
Michelle Moyers, from Norfolk, had wanted to go to the TODAY show for years, so she was thrilled when she not only won tickets for her and her son Daniel, but was chosen for the Ambush Makeover segment on Thursday.
The 48-year-old mom had her hair and make-up done, and was dressed by the show’s stylists, who informed her of her post-weight-loss size: she went from a size 22 to a size 14.
WOW! Michelle Moyers (pictured), 48, received a stunning Ambush Makeover on the TODAY show after having shed 40 pounds
A dream come true: Michelle had wanted to attend the TODAY show for years, and was lucky enough to win tickets for her and her son (pictured left with her) as well as a makeover
Data: The 48-year-old mom had her hair and make-up done, and was dressed by the show’s stylists, who informed her of her post-weight-loss size: she went from a size 22 to a size 14
He can’t believe it! Her son Daniel was overwhelmed with emotion after seeing his mother’s dramatic makeover
‘What?!’ Daniel exclaimed in disbelief after taking off the blindfold and seeing his mom’s new look, unable to control his tears.
‘You look amazing, Mom,’ he said as he walked up to embrace his mom. ‘You look so beautiful!’
‘He never gives compliments, that’s awesome,’ Michelle said about her son’s overwhelmed reaction, before seeing her reflection on the mirror and becoming emotional herself at her new image.
Not wanting to spoil her flawless make-up, the mom asked for tissues to wipe her tears.
Michelle said her friends told her to show up at the plaza in Rockefeller Center on a Thursday for a chance at a makeover. She did just that, wearing a neon shirt and worn pants that no longer fit her.
Impressive results: The Norfolk, Virginia, mom traded in her neon shirt and worn jeans, that didn’t fit her, for a trendy outfit
A new Michelle: After seeing her new reflection in the mirror, Daniel’s mom became overwhelmed with her emotion herself
There go the fireworks! ‘You look amazing, Mom,’ Daniel said as he tried, unsuccessfully, to control his tears
A sweet embrace: Michelle’s stunning makeover happened at the perfect time, as she’s getting ready to attend her 30th high school reunion in a few weeks
Before the stunning makeover, she said that her brown, waist-long hair had to go, and celebrity hairstylist Louis Licari listened, cutting her locks into long beautiful waves and making it blonde with golden highlights.
‘I saw the transformation as we were doing it, and I said ‘you have no idea how beautiful you are,’ said Louis. ‘She didn’t have a clue.’
He added that the team wanted to show off Michelle’s new slim figure, doing soft natural makeup and giving her a haircut that framed her face perfectly, making her look even thinner.
Stylist Jill Martin also did her part, dressing up the lucky mom in a black shirt, cardigan and jeans, that highlighted her new figure, is perfect for fall, and can be dressed-up or down by accessories.
After losing so much weight, Michelle didn’t yet know her new size, and the team of stylists had to keep trying different sizes until landing at the perfect, size 14, pair of skinny jeans.
Michelle’s fabulous makeover comes just in time, as she gears up to lose more weight for her 50th birthday and her 30th high school reunion.