'The Biggest Loser' Makeover Episode

"I am very excited to get an amazing haircut and some new clothes and to finally feel good about myself. I haven't taken care of me on the outside, because I was ashamed," Tara Costa says, after host Alison Sweeney informs the remaining contestants that it is time to get stylish.

The final eight "Losers" on the ranch head to Macy's for their brand-new look and then to celebrity hairstylists Tabatha and Brandon Martinez for their new 'dos on the episode airing Tuesday, April 14.

"It is a visualization of how far we have all come," Kristin Steede, who holds the record as the first woman to lose 100 pounds on the ranch, adds.

With a little advice from Tim, the women are dressed in gorgeous jewel tones in everything from a classic shirtdress to a plunging, V-neck cocktail dress, while the men are clad in classic menswear with some unexpected touches.

"They haven't been able to wrap their brains around the new size," Tim says. "They don't know how to dress it, so to be able to be with them and to nurture and guide them, is an honor."

It was especially emotional for Helen Phillips, who has lost 88 pounds at the point she goes shopping. She tells Tim, "I look around and things were untouchable before." Then she gets herself together and adds, "It is happening and I made the change."

Of course, when she gets a surprise visit from her husband, Russ, she is thrilled when he tells her, "Oh, my God, honey. You are so beautiful."

"The Biggest Loser" airs Tuesday nights on NBC at 8 p.m.

Published 4/7/09 by