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Homeless Man’s Unbelievable Transformation Into “Hipster” Makes Him Burst Into Tears
When this homeless man in Spain was graciously given a makeover by a local salon, he also got a new lease on life. With the help of some scissors, hair dye, and a spiffy new outfit, Jose Antonio went from scruffy street dweller to classy hipster, and could hardly recognise himself afterwards.
Jose, known affectionately as Josete by locals in his native Palma, spent 25 years living on the street. Salva Garcia, owner of La Salvajeria hair salon, invited Jose to come and get cleaned up. When they uncovered the mirror to show him his freshly trimmed beard and lush brown hair, he began to sob. “My God… Is this me?” He exclaims in a video of the transformation produced by the salon.
Brimming with joy, Jose hit the town. Locals who were used to his former appearance gasped in shock, shouting compliments from afar. La Salvajeria has since revealed to Spanish TV stations that Jose is now receiving financial assistance from an unnamed company and is off the streets. “It wasn’t just a change of look. It changed my life,” he told reporters.
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Jose Antonio lived on the streets of Palma, Spain, for 25 years
He was well-known by locals and helped many park their cars in the town’s main square for a small wage
Salva Garcia, owner of La Salvajeria hair salon, invited Jose to come in and get cleaned up for free
This was no easy task, as Jose’s long and scruffy hair – including his beard – had to be chopped and tamed
Jose’s hair was also dyed dark brown, since a more youthful appearance could help him find a better job
Locals also provided Jose with a crisp new white shirt, and a pair of cropped red pants
He asked the salon’s mirror to be covered until his makeover was finished
When they finally opened it, Jose was overcome by emotion and began to sob
He was barely recognisable from before. “My God… Is this me?” He loudly exclaimed
Brimming with joy, Jose hit the town, and flaunted all of his newfound ‘hipster’ glory
“It wasn’t just a change of look. It changed my life,” he told Spanish reporters about his transformation
Locals had to do a double-take just to realise who he was, but showered him with compliments nonetheless
Watch Jose’s journey below in a video produced by La Salvajeria:
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Lemonsito 8 years ago
Even though he's homeless, he still has a lot more friends than I do... Lol... Hahaha... *cries in corner*
Notchimine Mette 8 years ago
Sjoe! Even his posture changed. He is so full of confidence now! :)
endelbendel 8 years ago
Research show that just improving posture alone affects mood and attitude.
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DisneyworldFAN 8 years ago
He looks so different! This is such a happy thing to do for the homeless man!
John L 8 years ago
As someone who suffers from depression, I can sympathize with this man. But are his root causes being addressed, or is this just a publicity thing?
Katri Pfuhl 8 years ago
Well I think the barber did what he could within his range of abilities to help the man. Maybe someone else can help with other aspects in h
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Larry Bud Melman 8 years ago
I vote Jose to replace that current "Most Interesting Man In The World" dude.
boredhuman 8 years ago
Good for him but has it to be a hipster? Why in god's name a hipster? Just be normal, that's good enough.
Daria B 8 years ago
True, but... Im the end, hipsters are boring normal people too. Once something becomes a trend, it's no longer special.
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Evil Smiley 8 years ago
I hope he lands a job too. Bless those who helped him. He looks so much younger now.
s.s rodriguez 8 years ago
He got help for a place for living, now he is looking for job, you can read it in spanish here http://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20170315/42896082676/gorrilla-hipster-josete-transformacion-facebook-mallorca.html
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Lemonsito 8 years ago
Even though he's homeless, he still has a lot more friends than I do... Lol... Hahaha... *cries in corner*
Notchimine Mette 8 years ago
Sjoe! Even his posture changed. He is so full of confidence now! :)
endelbendel 8 years ago
Research show that just improving posture alone affects mood and attitude.
Load More Replies... DisneyworldFAN 8 years ago
He looks so different! This is such a happy thing to do for the homeless man!
John L 8 years ago
As someone who suffers from depression, I can sympathize with this man. But are his root causes being addressed, or is this just a publicity thing?
Katri Pfuhl 8 years ago
Well I think the barber did what he could within his range of abilities to help the man. Maybe someone else can help with other aspects in h
Load More Replies... Larry Bud Melman 8 years ago
I vote Jose to replace that current "Most Interesting Man In The World" dude.
boredhuman 8 years ago
Good for him but has it to be a hipster? Why in god's name a hipster? Just be normal, that's good enough.
Daria B 8 years ago
True, but... Im the end, hipsters are boring normal people too. Once something becomes a trend, it's no longer special.
Load More Replies... Evil Smiley 8 years ago
I hope he lands a job too. Bless those who helped him. He looks so much younger now.
s.s rodriguez 8 years ago
He got help for a place for living, now he is looking for job, you can read it in spanish here http://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20170315/42896082676/gorrilla-hipster-josete-transformacion-facebook-mallorca.html
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