Singing sensation Susan Boyle gets makeover [2]

Max Clifford, Britain most publicist, said makeover is risky because it could jeopardize her emotional connection with her audience.

"Keep it as natural, as far as possible for as long as possible," was his advice. "This is more than on the protection of the promotion. She got to vote. It must ensure that those people all over the world love remains unchanged."

Discussion crossed the Atlantic Ocean, in The Washington Post fashion writer Robin Givhan calling Boyle print to take this opportunity to transform her appearance.

"The Tale of Susan Boyle will not be finalized until the shy virgin flowers", Givhan wrote before the makeover. "Those who were entranced her story so far should enable Boyle in fairy godmother to finish its work."

But warned that Givhan Boyle counterfeiting can be a success: "Boyle is not mesmerizing, if not ugly duckling," she wrote.

Londoners seem to be split over the new look.

Dean Elliott, a young drama student in London, said Boyle lost what made it special by altering its appearance.

"Part of the charm is that it is not done," he said.

But Helen Gledhill, a photographer in London, said that she understood the decision and Boyle might have done the same if it was in the same position.

"If I had a little more money, and was exposed, I might do something too," said Gledhill.

She said that talent is often more important than looks and physical attractiveness is a sad commentary on modern society, accusing Madonna wholesale change in attitudes.

"Before Madonna, you just had to have talent," she said. "Now the whole package."

The success of the mini-makeover may depend on how much progress Boyle on "Britain's Got Talent." The judge will decide on May 23 that it gets to the next round.