Ambush! Two women get knockout new looks

>>> we are back with more of "today" on this thirsty thursday. it's time for our plaza ambush makeovers where our team plucks two lucky ladies from the plaza and gives th a brand-new head to toe look.

>> "today" contributor and stylist to the stars, louis licari and "today" and " us weekly " contributor and author jill martin.

>> how was it today?

>> a little brisk, but fun. we had many ladies to pick from.

>> the first one is 45 years old from newark, ohio. after going through a divorce, she had very little time to focus on herself so her friends begged us to give her a brand-new look to jump-start this brand-new chapter in her life. let's listen to her story.

>> they drove 598 miles to see "scandalous." is that right?

>> yes, we did.

>> but the problem is you tell me you have nothing to wear.

>> i have no idea what to wear. we're from central ohio, you know? we are in new york city for our first time. i have no idea what to wear. i'm so excited.

>> we are going to get you ready for kathie lee and broadway . are you ready to hit broadway in style?

>> yes.

>> yes!

>> wonderful. hoe exciting.

>> we'll see them there.

>> sari is here with her sister sue and best friend amy. keep your blind folds on for a second. all right. let's see. great. guys, ready? take off your blind folds.

>> you look awesome.

>> are you ready to see? turn around here.

>> oh, my gosh!

>> you look beautiful .

>> you look beautiful .

>> look right at camera 12. te us about her beautiful hair.

>> okay. soni has fine textured hair. the best way to plump up hair is with hair color and a hair cut . just keep it sort of more appropriate length. we reshape your forehead with the side-swept bangs. make the color warmer. small changes make big differences. beforei don't like to use mousey, but a little dull.

>> dull is better.

>> them's figing words.

>> nowou have just this little glow.

>> lovely make-up, so soft and beautiful .

>> wait. she is exploding.

>> looks great.

>> just wonderful. i can't believe it.

>> it couldn't have happened to a better person.

>> that's sweet. and you'll be seeing "scandalous."

>> she matches the playbill.

>> she does.

>> she is all ready to go to broadway . the dress by kendra scott.

>> a big round of applause.

>> that is so sweet. all right, our second lady is judy , 46 from louisville, kentucky. she allows herself no more than 30 minutes to get ready in the morning. she jumped at the opportunity to be pampered for a few hours. let's listen to her story.

>> when is the last time mom bought something for herself?

>> i don't know it was so long ago.

>> she hasn't bought anything for herself this whole trip and i want her to do something for herself.

>> you tell me you want her to look cool.

>> yeah because she -- yeah.

>> steve is psyched.

>> i am. she is the most beautiful woman in the world to me, but this will be a lot of fun. something neat for her.

>> and you're already crying. don't worry, we are going to take good care of you. are you ready to see a glam mom?

>> yeah.

>> all righty. judy is here with her husband steve and their children elizabeth, grace and lilly. keep those blind folds on. one last look at judy and let's bring out a very beautiful lady, judy . oh, wow! beautiful .

>> tell your dad he can take it off.

>> gorgeous. you look gorgeous.

>> turn around.

>> oh, my god!

>> gave her some very subtle highlights. vanessa gave her a