Mother and Daughter Makeover Challenge
The Great Reveal from our Makeover Challenge
THE DAUGHTER:
KATE MARTIN
AGE: 24 · HEIGHT: 5´8˝
STARTTING WEIGHT: 220
POUNDS LOST: 18
THE MOTHER:
JEANNE MARTIN
AGE: 52 · HEIGHT: 5´8˝
STARTING WEIGHT: 165
POUNDS LOST: 15
When we met Jeanne and Kate Martin, the winners of our Mother/ Daughter Makeover Challenge contest, we saw two women who selflessly dedicated their lives to helping others— Jeanne as the director of Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels and Kate as recreation coordinator of Spectrum for Living, a nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities. Unfortunately, this generosity sometimes came at the expense of their own health and well-being. We brought in our team of experts to overhaul their image, help them gain self-confidence and learn to take better care of themselves as they cared for others.
Over the next 13 weeks, Jeanne and Kate experienced everything from weight-loss consulting and fi tness training to cosmetic dental work and dermatologic procedures. They struggled through intense workout sessions and stuck to a strict diet while reporting their progress in weekly online journals. For the “big reveal,” our makeup, hair and fashion consultants helped Jeanne and Kate complete their new look. Here, see their incredible transformation and learn about their journey to achieve beauty that glows from within.
HOW THEY DID IT: MEET THE DREAM TEAM
FACE
H. WILLIAM SONG, M.D.
“Jeanne and Kate lead very busy lives and had not been taking time to care for themselves. This makeover gave them incentive and discipline to take charge. We gave Jeanne a resurfacing treatment with a Smartskin CO2 laser and lifted her cheeks with a filler called Radiesse. Kate underwent laser hair removal and cellulite reduction using a SmoothShapes laser. The physical changes were striking, but the increase in self-confi dence and determination was even more impressive. We often find that when we treat people’s wrinkles, they are motivated to lose weight and start exercising. Small changes can help point someone in a whole new direction.”
Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, 201.368.3800, omnihealthpro.com
TEETH
MARLEN MARTIROSSIAN, D.D.S.
“Jeanne came into the practice about four times for dental work. She needed her front teeth straightened, which we accomplished with four porcelain veneers. Kate saw us seven or eight times for more extensive dental work. She had issues with her gums and her front teeth were decayed, so we performed a laser gum surgery and implanted six porcelain crowns. We also performed a cleaning on both Jeanne and Kate, and they both received a BriteSmile whitening treatment, during which the teeth were exposed to a laser light for 45 minutes. It was fun and rewarding to see how they both looked at the end of the process.”
River Edge Dental, River Edge, 201.343.4044, riveredgedental.com
WEIGHT
IRA BERNSTEIN, M.D.
“It was very pleasant to work with both Jeanne and Kate. We gave them a high-protein, low-carb diet to follow. We also gave them vitamin injections to speed up metabolism and boost energy. Jeanne is now the normal range for body-mass index, fat percentage and weight. She’s motivated and is a bright, intelligent woman. She has changed the way she eats, paying attention to quality and quantity.”
Medi-Weightless Clinics, Paramus, 201.884.1400, mediweightlossclinics.com
FITNESS
SPAIN
“The time spent with Jeanne and Kate has been wonderful. Jeanne is an inspiration: She never gave up on anything that was presented to her, and her core strength, stability and balance have all improved. Kate provided amazing support for her mother, and her conditioning improved tremendously too. These two women have wonderful attitudes and turned something they thought they’d dread into an activity they enjoyed and looked forward to weekly.”
Active Center for Health & Wellness, Hackensack, 201.487.4600, activecenterforhealthandwellness.com
FASHION
SUE BAHNG
“It was exciting to see the transformation and finally get to dress Jeanne and Kate for the big reveal! The dress we selected for Kate skims the body but still shows her shape. It highlights her sexy arms and shows her youthful side with a little sparkle. She felt great in it and knew right away it was ‘the one.’ Jeanne’s dress cinches her waist, and the long length makes her look tall and slim. It’s great to help each of them see herself as others do— as a beautiful new person. It’s always rewarding when women feel good about themselves and get excited about making their outside match their beauty within.”
Ginger N’ Cream, Westwood, 201.664.2440
HAIR & MAKEUP
ELIZABETH WOLFSON (HAIR)
“Kate and Jeanne were so much fun to work with. They were totally open to my suggestions. We cut four inches off Kate’s hair and lightened the color to give her a sun-kissed look. Jeanne didn’t have a lot of length, so we made the color darker and added highlights to make it look fuller.”
Salon Elisabeth, Midland Park, 201.445.0062, salonelisabeth.com
DANIELA MUSANO (MAKEUP)
“Jeanne is low-maintenance and doesn’t usually wear makeup, so I gave her simple tips that she could apply in her daily life. Kate likes to play with makeup, and when you’re a brunette, there are many options. I put kiwi-color liner on her lower eyelid, which brought out the color in her eyes. This was a great project to be a part of because they are such selfless people. It’s nice to give back to people who give so much to others.”
Araya Rebirth, Ridgewood, 201.445.7005, araya-rebirth.com
