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'She looks like Beyoncé!' Son approves of mom's makeover

Hairstylist Louis Licari and TODAY contributor Jill Martin find two moms visiting New York City and pluck them from the TODAY plaza to receive an Ambush Makeover.
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Studio 1A was sizzling hot this morning when two women showed off their exquisite new looks, thanks to our talented Ambush Makeover team.

Diane Minard, 46, visiting from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, keeps things simple in the beauty department. She typically pulls her hair into a ponytail, and has never dyed her tresses.

Diane Minard
Diane MinardTODAY

Today was her day for a change!

"She looks like Beyoncé," Diane's son Max said after she walked out. Her husband, Jeff, also loved the look, saying that he's ready to take her out.

Diane Minard
Diane Minard works as a part-time secretary, has never dyed her hair before, and could not wait for a brand new look during her first visit to New York City.TODAY

Toby Klameth, 38, from Lubbock, Texas, spends only nine minutes a day on her appearance. Today's three-hour glam session resulted in a shocked reaction from her friends and family.

Toby Klameth
Toby KlamethTODAY

"That's not my mom!" her daughter shouted. "Wow!"

Toby Klameth
Toby Klameth works as a teacher to middle school kids and says she usually spends a maximum of nine minutes on her appearance in the morning.TODAY

Both Diane and Toby looked radiant, just in time for a weekend in New York City!

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