get a makeover

To have one's appearance altered, as by making dramatic changes to one's makeup, hair, clothing, etc. "Makeover" is often hyphenated. This is the show where military veterans who are re-entering the workforce get makeovers. A: "Did you really convince Mom to get a make-over?" B: "Yeah, I think she would have a lot more self-confidence if she had a trendy new look." A: "Yikes, this bathroom desperately needs to get a makeover." B: "What gave it away, the pink tile?"