A Husband’s Makeover That Brought His Wife To Tears |

Life gets busy. When you have bills to pay, work that needs doing, and a household to look after, it can be hard to get some time for yourself. While self-care becomes more important each day, some people just don’t have the time. In those cases, their looks are often the first thing to suffer.

A Husbands Makeover That Brought His Wife To Tears

People can get too used to the outfits they wear because they don’t have time to go shopping or let their skin dry out and crack up or their hair turn into a nest. It can get so bad that one is no longer the person their loved ones remember. Today we’ll look at one such case, where a wife decided her husband needed a makeover. She wasn’t prepared for the end result….

Becoming Untidy

Everyone’s priorities are different. While some have appearances at the top of their list, others don’t care about it, focusing on more practical matters. 52-year-old Jeffrey Schultz was one such practical man, much to the chagrin of his wife, Lori.

Becoming Untidy

Jeffery adored his scraggly beard, locks, and oily clothes, but Lori would like to have seen the guy she got married to all that time back. With that in mind, she set about reinventing him.

The Years Pass Quickly

While our appearances tend to change over time, there’s no doubt that some people don’t realize just how different they’ve come to look. As Jeffrey went about his day to day life, he didn’t think too much about that pair of overalls, the long hair, or the bushy beard.

The Years Pass Quickly

One day Lori’s mom found some old pictures in her storeroom. It was only then that they saw how much Jeff had transformed.

Back In Time

When Lori saw the photographs, she couldn’t believe how much Jeffrey had changed. When they first met, Jeffrey had short hair and barely a hair on his face. When Lori thought back on him she couldn’t help but smile.

Back In Time

When she remembered how beautiful her husband had been, she reached out for assistance. She sent some photos to Rachael Ray, and waited for her to respond. Although Lori loved her husband, she wanted a glimpse of the face she knew…

A Popular Show

You’ve likely heard of The Rachael Ray Show. This popular talk show is hosted by its namesake, and there’s no doubt that Rachael has proven herself. Not only is she an author and talented chef, but she has also made a name for herself thanks to her appearances on multiple tv shows.

A Popular Show

Ray does lots of cooking, she likes to keep people healthy in other ways. This includes makeovers, where people from across the country get to experience a new style.

Super Fan Jeff

Among the millions of fans that tune in to watch Rachael Ray every single week was Jeffrey Schultz. In fact, he was a fan of the celebrity chef and owned many of the products that she has created.

Super Fan Jeff

Jeff was ecstatic when the talk show phoned him and said he should be on the show for a transformation. While Jeff was shy of the limelight, being a humble guy, he knew he would never get an awesome shot like this again.

A Full Team

Ray wouldn’t be the only celebrity on set that day. Some other celebs would be helping her out. One was Kyan Douglas, who became famous in the early 2000s when he was on a popular makeover show. That show was known as Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, a cult classic.

A Full Team

Kyan was a grooming expert, and he has since used his skills to transform the lives of countless people on television.

An Inside Transition

Kyan Douglas has worked wonders over the years. Although he could have hung up his measuring tape when Queer Eye For The Straight Guy ended, he decided to continue using his makeover magic to tame long manes and even tackle even longer beards.

An Inside Transition

Douglas really loves the work that he does all day every day. In a Buzzfeed interview, he once said that there is a “wonderful synergy between physical transformation and an internal transformation.”

More Than One Guru

Amazingly, Kyan wasn’t the only makeover superstar involved. He was joined by Elena Linares. Although you may not know the name, there’s a big chance that you know of her massively successful chain of barbershops — Razzle Dazzle Barbershop.

More Than One Guru

This legend of the hairstyling has been in the business since the 80s and has proven her worth over the years. In fact, she’s world-famous for her talent and the professionalism of her barbershops.

Huge Transformation

Elena’s show sure is a lot of fun. She believes that guys should get just as much attention as girls, so her beauty salon is decked out in mancentric decor. Guys feel right at home there.

Huge Transformation

Alongside this, she does her all to make sure that men feel completely satisfied. She doesn’t rush them out the door, she gives them a flirty-but-professional experience. They leave with an epic haircut, and ego boost.

A Professional Team

Jeff was glad super start hairstylist Elena was involved. She’s a specialist on men’s beauty and hair care after all. Elena’s beauty studio has actually won awards for just how great it takes care of its clients.

A Professional Team

Everyone seems to adore her, and it wasn’t long before Jeffrey and Lori had fallen in love with her too. However, Jeffrey was apprehensive about his makeover. Would his facial hair still be there afterward?

Slightly Nervous

Jeff signed up, but that doesn't mean he didn’t have worries. He was nervous about his beloved beard. He was very used to the man in the mirror. It’s only natural to be a bit concerned with big changes coming.

Slightly Nervous

He loved his current style, but he also loved his wife, so toughened up, put on his travel shoes, and decided to do it for her. Plus he’d be getting a chance to meet Rachel Ray!

The Show’s History

Jeffery was an avid fan of the show, so he had seen a bunch of episodes and knew roughly what to expect when he went on it. He was particularly impressed by the makeovers of Brandon Helms and Stacey Collins.

The Shows History

This couple were happy but rarely cared about their appearance. They spent most of their days in camouflage jackets and giving their hair a once-over. But they wanted to go on the popular talk show so that Stacey could find her inner woman once more.

Focus On Facial Hair

From the previous makeover, Jeff knew that Brandon’s beard had been sheared. Although it had been on his face for years, and although he was pretty attached to it Kyan managed to persuade him.

Focus On Facial Hair

However, this was Jeffrey’s main fear. He had been growing his beard for years. Jeffrey couldn’t imagine parting with it, but he knew that it was non-negotiable. This was especially true considering his wife hated it.

Acceptance

Brandon also loved his facial hair, but he realized that he had to let it go for the purposes of his change. In fact, he even said that it was a good change. The audience could finally see his face!

Acceptance

That said, Brandon’s beard wasn’t the only thing that had changed. Stacey also had a complete makeover, but she looked even better standing beside her handsome, freshly dressed husband!

How Willing?

When Jeff went to the show, he finally met the team that would transform him completely, and makes him brand new. Their minds were clearly whirring.

How Willing

However, Rachael wanted to know one thing first. How far was Jeffrey willing to go? Jeffrey immediately knew that she was referring to his beard, and so he made his intentions clear. He boldly said that Lori “married me with nothing on my face, so I’m willing to go that far.”

Reminiscing

Jeff knew the bushy beard had to go. This was because he also saw this happen on many episodes of the talk show. In particular he thought of the story of Travis Herman, who was previously on the popular talk show.

Reminiscing

Jeffrey felt a connection to the man similar to him. When Travis appeared on the show, he went all in and told Kyan “You know what, just take it all off, it’s time for a change. I trust your judgment.”

In Secret

Travis underwent the whole thing secretly! Travis’ spouse didn’t know any of this was happening. So the pro team worked in the evening to get it done.

In Secret

Naturally, the facial hair was first. Elena immediately got the shears and got to work. Travis immediately felt the difference and he was actually happy about it. Travis had the beard for so long it was as if a great weight had been lifted from him. You can actually see the change in his eyes.

Absolutely Shocking

Travis was as surprised to meet the new him as anyone else was. His spouse couldn’t believe it was the same man. She caused quite a stir in the studio with the amazing reaction she gave as he came out onto the stage to meet her.

Absolutely Shocking

The host said that he actually looked like a mature Brad Pitt! With that episode in mind, Jeff trusted that the pros would do well by him, eliminating his last hair fears.

A Lengthy Journey

Jeff and Lori had to take a five-hour flight just to get to the show. They were going to live in NYC for nearly a week so that the transformation could be done thoroughly and studio recording could be completed comfortably in a decent time.

A Lengthy Journey

Lori and Jeff weren’t allowed to see each other while in NYC. They wanted the reveal to be big and dramatic. A classic TV moment in the making.

Getting Familiar With Fame

While there, the couple got the chance to hang out with Rachael herself! The couple noted that they were ecstatic to get to know the celebrity and that she appreciated their long journey there.

Getting Familiar With Fame

Rachael Ray is hospitable above all else, so she pulled out all the stops. They noted that although Rachael was very busy, she still made the time to stop and talk to them. This on its own would have been enough.

For Charity

The pros wanted to deal with Jeff’s hair first. So they started cutting it. It was years long. He was definitely going to miss it. The experts knew he’d look better with a shorter style.

For Charity

The hair would be donated to a children’s charity, so it was for a good cause too. This Florida-based foundation asks for donations from those with long hair. They then use this hair to make hairpieces and wigs for sick children.

A Helping Hand

Many children suffer from hair loss every single year, and foundations such as Locks of Love help them. Jeff has this issue close to his hair. He loved his hair and he loved children, so he could empathize. He was glad to be a part of it.

A Helping Hand

He had grown very attached to his long mane, but also knew that others could benefit from it. Because of this, he had no issues with getting a trim. If he could help others, then that made it all worth it.

An Increasing Occurrence

More and more hair donation charities appear every year. This talk show is to thank for an increase in the practice. It was here that the practice was first done publicly on TV. It encouraged many other people and places to start doing the same.

An Increasing Occurrence

One big example is Susan Cataldo on an episode from back in 2016. Because her husband loved long hair, she hadn’t had it cut for years.

Getting Snipped

The pros and Susan weren’t the only ones doing the makeover. A special visitor was also present. None other than Jessica Alba, beloved actress. She wanted to help out with it.

Getting Snipped

The actor said that her own child often helped out with charity so it was an issue close to her heart. She was glad to be there. How many people can say that their hair was cut by Jessica Alba!

Going Behind Scenes

When giving hair to the charity you have to be neat. The strands must be kept together for easy wig-making. it must be cut in one stroke and tied. This means that you can easily send it to Locks of Love.

Going Behind Scenes

The job was done and Susan was amazed. Her makeover wasn’t done yet though. She went off to get her makeup and clothes sorted out.

Getting Used To The Idea

This episode starring Jeff would be remembered for years to come without a doubt! Most of all, Lori couldn’t believe that the man in front of her was actually her husband. She had spent the past twenty years looking at a man who had long hair and a big bushy beard.

Getting Used To The Idea

He didn’t care about his skin or grooming routines, but she still loved him. However, she was ecstatic when she saw his transformation.

Unrecognizable

In fact, Lori barely recognized that the hairless man that stepped onto the stage was her husband! She was so surprised by the whole thing that she didn’t quite believe what was happening.

Unrecognizable

She immediately shouted, “That’s not my husband!” and couldn’t stop looking at Jeff all over. He looked like a completely new human being, but she understood that he was still the beautiful man that she had married all that time ago.

The Grand Unveiling

With Lori’s surprise to compete with, Jeff was eager to see his new style. He hadn’t seen it yet for himself. So, he quickly spun around on the stage and looked towards the giant TV in the back of the studio.

The Grand Unveiling

Through this screen, he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. Was that what he looked like underneath all the hair? Jeff was overcome by emotion, so his wife Lori comforted him on his big day.

A Whole New Jeff

When Lori saw the tears forming on her husband’s face, she couldn’t help but burst into tears herself. She never in her wildest dreams imagined such a transformation could happen. Jeff was thinking the very same thing.

A Whole New Jeff

Jeff for most of his life had rocked the mountain man aesthetic. This whole thing was an appearance 180. Everyone could finally see the man beneath and appreciate his full beauty. The audience and everyone at home were stunned. It was truly amazing to behold.

Fit For The Runway

The host was just as surprised as everyone else who was watching the unveiling in studio and at home. Even though Rachael Ray has seen some amazing makeovers over the years, she remarked that Jeffrey’s makeover was perhaps the greatest of all.

Fit For The Runway

Rachael couldn’t believe just how completely changed he was. Everyone in the studio went crazy, and they couldn’t help but congratulate the duo, Kyan and Elena, for their expertise. They had truly done a wonderful job.

Razzle Dazzle

Although Elena and Kyan had been a big part of Jeffrey’s astounding transformation, that didn’t mean that they couldn’t share in this amazement. They had to keep double taking and looking at the smart man.

Razzle Dazzle

Jeffrey happily accepted a huge hug from Elena, who noted that Jeffrey looked “dazzling.” The man himself was obviously thankful for all of her hard work, as he confessed that he felt truly wonderful, especially after being “Razzle Dazzled.”

A Real Citizen Of NYC

Lori loved the change so much that she said Jeff actually looked like a city-slicker. With his combination of a shave, haircut, and smart clothes, he looked ready to hit Broadway for a night out.

A Real Citizen Of NYC

Even the government was wowed by it, it seems. The couple had trouble with the TSA at the airport on their way home. Officials didn’t believe that it was him because he looked so different to his photo!

Homeward Bound

Once production wrapped, Jeffrey and Lori felt strange making their way back to Missouri. It seemed as if the whole experience had been a dream. Jeff walked away with a fresh new start and he didn’t want to waste a single bit of it.

Homeward Bound

While he has grown some of his beards back, he has kept his hair short and taken more pride in his style. The makeover was one he’ll never forget, a life-changing experience.