# Viral Makeover Debates Is a Susan Boyle Makeover Imminent? By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-boyle-makeover References: [dailymakeover](http://www.dailymakeover.com/blogs/now-thats-a-makeover/2009/04/susan-boyles-virtual-makeover-on-extra.html) & [chicagotribune](http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-tc-ft-susan-boyle-0417-0418apr18,0,1414245.story) "Britain's Got Talent" sensation Susan Boyle has unwittingly sparked a massive makeover debate. Her bushy brows, lack of makeup, [wild hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-gloss-campaign) and sudden rise to superstardom make Boyle seem ripe for a makeover, but these factors are exactly why judge Amanda Holden thinks Susan Boyle should steer clear of a makeover. Susan Boyle "needs to stay exactly as she is because that's the reason we love her," said Holden to the UK Mirror. "The minute we turn her into a [glamor-puss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-talk-beauty-soulmates) is when it's spoiled," she says. For her part, Susan Boyle doesn't seem to want a makeover either. During an appearance on Larry King's talk show, she responded to his burning makeover question with, "Why should I? Why should I change? Particularly my identity." Boyle and Holden haven't put out the fire for a Susan Boyle makeover, however. In response to a request from "Extra," Daily Makeover conducted a [virtual makeover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannabeauty-ai) for Susan Boyle. You can check out the original photo, as well as the two doctored ones, in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Makeover Debates:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty and cosmetics industry to redefine the concept of makeovers and challenge societal beauty standards. - **Authenticity and Identity:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry to promote and celebrate individuality, challenging the need for makeovers and conformity. - **Redefining Stardom:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the media industry to redefine the definition of stardom and challenge traditional norms of appearance and image. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create inclusive and authentic beauty products and services that embrace diversity and individuality. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to promote diverse talents and redefine the standards of beauty and image in the entertainment industry. - **Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to promote a more inclusive and authentic representation of individuals in the media, challenging traditional beauty standards and expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Makeup Meeting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-meet-makeup-feature.md) - [Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judge-beauty-1.md) - [Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-cosmetics-keep-it-real-campaign.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Iconic Touring Artist Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonnas-makeup.md) - [Inclusive Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judge-beauty.md) - [GenAI Makeup Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannabeauty-ai.md) - [Singer-Made Beauty Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwen-stefanis-ipsy-box.md) - [Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-m-beauty.md)