After Shot: Mom of Teens made over

And here's how it turned out! Salon owner Dawn Bender Carrington cut her short hair even shorter, coloring the "natural highlights" and giving it some spikes. Stylist Debra Ferro Goodyear did the makeup, even including some fake eyelashes.

And she's keeping it. In fact, the makeover inspired both Mari and her daughters. Here's what Mari wrote about it:

I sent a picture of the new look to my mom and sister. My sister initially said, 'Wow that looks a lot like Mari! But she'd never have that hair style and wear that much makeup.' Gotcha! My mom and sister were pleasantly surprised, but think the look is fabulous on me. Everyone that has seen me loves my new spiky hair. I hear tell it matches my personality. I've actually taken to maintaining some of the makeup. I've decided I like looking a bit, well, a lot more polished. I've received so many compliments about the entire look. Now I think I need to work on making the wardrobe match the rest of the wonderful work that was done. Thanks to WRAL and to Glam Lounge for making me look and feel fabulous."

Thank you Mari! Here's a look at her before and after shots.

And watch the video to hear from Dawn, Debra and Mari.