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'One hot mama!' Woman speechless after Ambush Makeover, donates hair to charity

A rainy fall day in New York City got much brighter for two ladies when they were swept away by our Ambush Makeover team for an unforgettable transformation.53-year-old Vickie Lilley from North Carolina dropped 95 pounds and decided it was a good time to trade in her "au naturale" appearance for an upgraded look. "She's a wonderful person, " Vickie's friend Renee told Jill Martin. "She'll give yo

A rainy fall day in New York City got much brighter for two ladies when they were swept away by our Ambush Makeover team for an unforgettable transformation.

53-year-old Vickie Lilley from North Carolina dropped 95 pounds and decided it was a good time to trade in her "au naturale" appearance for an upgraded look. 

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"She's a wonderful person, " Vickie's friend Renee told Jill Martin. "She'll give you the shirt off her back."

Her sweet friends' jaws dropped to the floor when Vickie showed off her look. 

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"Oh my!" She screamed when looking in the mirror. "Look at my hair!" 

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"That's dramatic," Kathie Lee exclaimed.

Zumba instructor Paula Broski our Ambush Makeover team's attention too, thanks to a big sign her daughters made.

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"She's always in workout clothes, so she needs an update," Paula's daughter said.

"It's been like this for a long time," she said before the makeover. "I've never really colored my hair."

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A visibly surprised Paula was pleased with her look and her daughters thought she looked great.

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The 47-year-old Illinois mom wanted her hair cut so she could donate it to Locks of Love.

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