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Homeless Man’s Unbelievable Transformation Into “Hipster” Makes Him Burst Into Tears
Homeless Man’s Unbelievable Transformation Into “Hipster” Makes Him Burst Into Tears
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Homeless Man’s Unbelievable Transformation Into “Hipster” Makes Him Burst Into Tears

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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

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    He was well-known by locals and helped many park their cars in the town’s main square for a small wage

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    Salva Garcia, owner of La Salvajeria hair salon, invited Jose to come in and get cleaned up for free

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    This was no easy task, as Jose’s long and scruffy hair – including his beard – had to be chopped and tamed

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    Jose’s hair was also dyed dark brown, since a more youthful appearance could help him find a better job

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    Locals also provided Jose with a crisp new white shirt, and a pair of cropped red pants

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    He asked the salon’s mirror to be covered until his makeover was finished

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    When they finally opened it, Jose was overcome by emotion and began to sob

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    He was barely recognisable from before. “My God… Is this me?” He loudly exclaimed

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    Brimming with joy, Jose hit the town, and flaunted all of his newfound ‘hipster’ glory

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    “It wasn’t just a change of look. It changed my life,” he told Spanish reporters about his transformation

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    Locals had to do a double-take just to realise who he was, but showered him with compliments nonetheless

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    Watch Jose’s journey below in a video produced by La Salvajeria:

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    Lemonsito
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though he's homeless, he still has a lot more friends than I do... Lol... Hahaha... *cries in corner*

    Notchimine Mette
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sjoe! Even his posture changed. He is so full of confidence now! :)

    endelbendel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Research show that just improving posture alone affects mood and attitude.

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    DisneyworldFAN
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks so different! This is such a happy thing to do for the homeless man!

    Lell Gee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now someone help him get a job and his life back please!

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I vote Jose to replace that current "Most Interesting Man In The World" dude.

    boredhuman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he lands a job too. Bless those who helped him. He looks so much younger now.

    Euge Sincovich
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any follow ups? Do we know if he got a job?

    s.s rodriguez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    robbie2499
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To see his beautiful "after" smile; I've tears in my eyes! Wouldn't it be wonderful if this caught on all over the world? God Bless those that helped this poor soul become the man with the beautiful smile!

    Aretha Escaleira
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would like to know how he's doing now

    Melissa Nunya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great story. You can just see his new found confidence beaming through

    Grace Bohmer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's stories like this that give me another glimmer of hope for or the future!!

    Adam D
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Genuinely just made my day! So happy for him!

    Sasy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so wonderful, teared up, just awesome when a community comes together that way.

    varwenea
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A slim 'Logan' in red skinny jeans - it's progress, right? Next - hope he lands a job!

    Cat-lover
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And what about his teeth?! A denture? :-)

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering the same. It's hard to get a job with a rotting mouth. Plus, rotting teeth can cause rotting jaw, brain infections, etc...

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    Donegalsean
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing that a little bit of love, can´t fix it :)

    Laura Johnston
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww,he looks Fantastic!! What a beautiful thing to do for someone.

    Emma Thomas
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was so touching when he got his 1st look at his his new him

    Kim Maltas
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its amazing what an open heart can do. A little boost of confidence can do incredible things for a person who has lost hope. Awesome story!

    Fayblac
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks amazing! I hope he gets a job as a male model.

    Tania Woods
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic transformation. I wish him all the very best for his future. Just wish I understood Spanish...

    Eva Mayse
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He needed those shades, that smile is blinding!

    Jade Emily
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish there were more people like the ones who helped this man!

    Jennifer Brittain
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope it did change his life and helped him off the streets and not just used for human internet entertainment. Go well mate.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have mixed feelings about this. The hair dye is kind of a cheat. He is whatever age he is. Dye has to be professionally maintained and he can't afford to do that. I hope that the unnamed company giving him financial assistance is going to get him oral hygiene and teeth replacement. Getting a job is almost impossible with a rotting mouth. It's also a huge health issue.

    Ironcat_xox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only they did this to all homeless people. It's kind of a shame that appearances have such an effect on what kind of jobs you can get

    Ironcat_xox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nonetheless, I'm really glad the barbers did this for him. You go, Jose!

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    Nadine Lujan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that he didn't recognize himself - such a huge change but you could see in his eyes the same spirit. Amazing - and all his friends were so happy for him!

    Rachelzik
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow he looks so handsome!!!!!!!!!

    Carol Taylor
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thanks to this hairdresser and assistants they have made him look like the man he might have been if he had been a man of means rather than a man of the streets and hard living..as the old addage goes "clothes maketh the man"..it is a pity that there was not an english translation but in the end his joy spoke volumes...

    Susanna Vesna
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should be on The Sartorialist blog! Wow! Could get a modeling job! <3

    Bethany
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing he needs a house and a real job though to keep it up

    Anton Beton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, his new found confidence will only last few days top. I passed through hundreds of fixes like this and I can tell you that they hurt me more than a physical pain,

    mary
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hope he finally get a job ... so much happiness shows in his face... ♬❤❤❤

    Cukie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This got a ton of likes....

    Glynis Lailann
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goes to show what happens when people have faith in you.

    Cinthilindi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bárbaro...!!! Me ha emocionado. Rotundamente colosal...Para que luego digan que el aspecto no importa.

    Lou Wow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he should be a model.

    Juls Robertson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well Mr. Garcia and Staff...what a WONDERFUL thing you did! So much happiness for you, the townspeople and most importantly......JOSE!

    stephanie mccray
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope someone got him a job and a place to live because he looks like he should not be out on the street now

    Peter Soultribe
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the long hair he looks like charles manson... :-)

    Kim Miranda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...did they give him a job though? Does he get royalties from this makeover promotion and articles?

    Aditya Yudha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not know Spanish language but the emotion of his face talk so much words. I love his new spirit. :)

    Alexey Voronin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now they turn into hipsters even defenseless hobos....(( copy-paste...

    Alexey Voronin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now they turn into hipsters even defenseless hobos...((

    michael sky
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in Palma every other week. I think I know where this is and will try to find him now.

    Bilal Mehmet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He becomes like Hugh Jackman wow

    Trevor Hill
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd cry if someone turned me into hipster! Seriously tho, best of luck to him and fair play to the hairdresser.

    Enid Mitchell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing transformation! Perhaps he will find work now so that he can keep up this new image! Well done to all those who gave him such an opportunity!

    michael sky
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would cry as well if someone transformed into a hipster!

    Elvy Tan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I think after the makeover, he looks a bit like Hugh Jackman!

    Zach Rogers
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always wanted something like this anyone know how to ask a hairdresser for this style?

    Rich McCormick
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made my heart well up. My eyes too! I love this sort of thing! We are all human and all need love and attention. What a wonderful gift Salva Garcia gave to this man!

    Barbara Baxendale
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks 100% better, he's even got a set of teeth !!

    Pam Rowley-wood
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow what a difference ,i bet he's over the moon by the kindness he's been given by the people , and good luck to him in the future

    Puddin Tane
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a handsome man! And he has the attitude to go with it. I couldn't stop smiling at his reaction and then seeing how people responded to him. That was great. What a blessing he received. Thank you, Salva Garcia, for being so kind to a man who was down on his luck. May blessings be showered down upon you.

    Nicolas Letarte
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure it's a gift: he will see his hair dye fading day after day and his "old" self take place again. It's horrible!

    Anilda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From street to super hunk! Hope he finds a new life too :-)

    Damien Valentino
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nice outcome...but it seems like his manners, speech and behaviors remain intact. Should change that slightly. Then, he will be PERFECT AND A NEW CREATION!

    Intensive Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Faith in Humanity restored (at least for a little). I wish the very best all those kind people who helped Jose and of course good luck to Jose 🍀

    Terry Jensen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW...its amazing and I'll bet this did change his life...probably made him feel like a million bucks!!! Grats to him and the people that did this amazing transformation!!

    Marie Stanford
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he got new teeth too :)

    Donovan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful transformation. He looks GREAT! Additionally, something amazing. Jose had remarkably good teeth in the after images. If he had dental appliances donated the doctors certainly should have been credited. BTW: His final look did not a hipster. That's just for headlines.

    get in
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can anyone tell me how to remove a comment, I accidentally repeated one and didn't mean to.

    get in
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, a new set of choppers too, can barely recognize him. Looks great!

    Lucky Lambdin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frankly I liked his long grey beard much better though his hair looked like a rat's nest. But he seems happy with it, so great!

    Lucky Lambdin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frankly I liked his long grey whiskers a whole lot more though his hair looked like a rat's nest.

    xanbex
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YEAH !...Beautiful...thank you to Salva Garcia...the salon owner...Bravo !

    melissa smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm interested in hearing more about him. Did he get a job?

    Lea Opitz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg that was so wonderful! I am overwhelmed! Thank you!

    Captain Gash
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A beard and some stylish clothes does not equal a hipster. You do him a disservice.

    Tantethenoma
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People, he is confident. Confidently interacting with anyone. Now all those who gave him the thumbs up and gave him hugs after his new look... interacted with him daily while he had the scruffy look... took him for what he is. A helpful, kind friendly man.... which made kind and helpful business people want to do something nice for someone who has nothing but a warm heart. For all those naysayers and negative thinking people and those born with a silver spoon in your mouth and hand....I truly hope life will always be kind to you and you will never have a reason to fall into depression and end up on the street and have a chance to appreciate what you do have today.

    Mildred Bean
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he got new teeth too! The people know him and love him. What a great story.

    Rich Walker
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if someone turned me in to a hipster I would cry as well!

    Michael Fischer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please give him a job and a flat now(!),- otherwise I don't see it will change much for his further live. Just saying.

    Barbarita Torres
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please let us know if he found a new job, I want to know if he is happier abd full of life, not only in the video but in his life out in the real world.

    Conni Robertson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little love, appreciation and humanity can go a long way.

    Jon Watts
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmm looks pretty good, but how is he a "hipster" exactly?

    Tricia Harbour
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I want to know if the salon is going to keep up the look for him?

    Cenk Karaferya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How awesome that we see a community. So organic and harmonious. Unlike here in the U.K.

    Pandora
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope this changes his life for good!

    Ângela Oliveira
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG ! ^_^ <3 and also his teeth <3 <3

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Made him look like a hipster? Honestly, some people treat the homeless like they aren't human. (Joke, I actually help homeless people.)

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand what you saying with this hipster-ism.

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    Katharina P.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a handsome man! I hope he found some happiness.

    Davorka Banović
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a nice deed! I wish I could understand what he's saying in the video. :)

    endelbendel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being There. But a bad article, maintaining that everything is appearance.

    Javad Ajavad
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    اینستاگرام خیلی پیشرفت کرده

    Hańka
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The biggest change was his new teeth, I think

    Gerry Higgins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't matter how he looks if he is mentally challenged and can't hold a job

    Lisa Florina
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    8 years ago

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    But he's still homeless, his shirt won't be white for long and his her will grow out.. and than what ?

    Hiruya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the text please. He gets financial aid now and is off the street. Sometimes it's really the little things.

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    Volkan Başoğlu
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    8 years ago

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    I think he used to look better... but good for him!

    Lemonsito
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though he's homeless, he still has a lot more friends than I do... Lol... Hahaha... *cries in corner*

    Notchimine Mette
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sjoe! Even his posture changed. He is so full of confidence now! :)

    endelbendel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Research show that just improving posture alone affects mood and attitude.

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    DisneyworldFAN
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks so different! This is such a happy thing to do for the homeless man!

    Lell Gee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now someone help him get a job and his life back please!

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I vote Jose to replace that current "Most Interesting Man In The World" dude.

    boredhuman
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he lands a job too. Bless those who helped him. He looks so much younger now.

    Euge Sincovich
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any follow ups? Do we know if he got a job?

    s.s rodriguez
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    robbie2499
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To see his beautiful "after" smile; I've tears in my eyes! Wouldn't it be wonderful if this caught on all over the world? God Bless those that helped this poor soul become the man with the beautiful smile!

    Aretha Escaleira
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would like to know how he's doing now

    Melissa Nunya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great story. You can just see his new found confidence beaming through

    Grace Bohmer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's stories like this that give me another glimmer of hope for or the future!!

    Adam D
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Genuinely just made my day! So happy for him!

    Sasy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so wonderful, teared up, just awesome when a community comes together that way.

    varwenea
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A slim 'Logan' in red skinny jeans - it's progress, right? Next - hope he lands a job!

    Cat-lover
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And what about his teeth?! A denture? :-)

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering the same. It's hard to get a job with a rotting mouth. Plus, rotting teeth can cause rotting jaw, brain infections, etc...

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    Donegalsean
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing that a little bit of love, can´t fix it :)

    Laura Johnston
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww,he looks Fantastic!! What a beautiful thing to do for someone.

    Emma Thomas
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was so touching when he got his 1st look at his his new him

    Kim Maltas
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its amazing what an open heart can do. A little boost of confidence can do incredible things for a person who has lost hope. Awesome story!

    Fayblac
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks amazing! I hope he gets a job as a male model.

    Tania Woods
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic transformation. I wish him all the very best for his future. Just wish I understood Spanish...

    Eva Mayse
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He needed those shades, that smile is blinding!

    Jade Emily
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish there were more people like the ones who helped this man!

    Jennifer Brittain
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope it did change his life and helped him off the streets and not just used for human internet entertainment. Go well mate.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have mixed feelings about this. The hair dye is kind of a cheat. He is whatever age he is. Dye has to be professionally maintained and he can't afford to do that. I hope that the unnamed company giving him financial assistance is going to get him oral hygiene and teeth replacement. Getting a job is almost impossible with a rotting mouth. It's also a huge health issue.

    Ironcat_xox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only they did this to all homeless people. It's kind of a shame that appearances have such an effect on what kind of jobs you can get

    Ironcat_xox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nonetheless, I'm really glad the barbers did this for him. You go, Jose!

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    Nadine Lujan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that he didn't recognize himself - such a huge change but you could see in his eyes the same spirit. Amazing - and all his friends were so happy for him!

    Rachelzik
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow he looks so handsome!!!!!!!!!

    Carol Taylor
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thanks to this hairdresser and assistants they have made him look like the man he might have been if he had been a man of means rather than a man of the streets and hard living..as the old addage goes "clothes maketh the man"..it is a pity that there was not an english translation but in the end his joy spoke volumes...

    Susanna Vesna
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should be on The Sartorialist blog! Wow! Could get a modeling job! <3

    Bethany
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing he needs a house and a real job though to keep it up

    Anton Beton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, his new found confidence will only last few days top. I passed through hundreds of fixes like this and I can tell you that they hurt me more than a physical pain,

    mary
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hope he finally get a job ... so much happiness shows in his face... ♬❤❤❤

    Cukie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This got a ton of likes....

    Glynis Lailann
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goes to show what happens when people have faith in you.

    Cinthilindi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bárbaro...!!! Me ha emocionado. Rotundamente colosal...Para que luego digan que el aspecto no importa.

    Lou Wow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he should be a model.

    Juls Robertson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well Mr. Garcia and Staff...what a WONDERFUL thing you did! So much happiness for you, the townspeople and most importantly......JOSE!

    stephanie mccray
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope someone got him a job and a place to live because he looks like he should not be out on the street now

    Peter Soultribe
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the long hair he looks like charles manson... :-)

    Kim Miranda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...did they give him a job though? Does he get royalties from this makeover promotion and articles?

    Aditya Yudha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not know Spanish language but the emotion of his face talk so much words. I love his new spirit. :)

    Alexey Voronin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now they turn into hipsters even defenseless hobos....(( copy-paste...

    Alexey Voronin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now they turn into hipsters even defenseless hobos...((

    michael sky
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in Palma every other week. I think I know where this is and will try to find him now.

    Bilal Mehmet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He becomes like Hugh Jackman wow

    Trevor Hill
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd cry if someone turned me into hipster! Seriously tho, best of luck to him and fair play to the hairdresser.

    Enid Mitchell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing transformation! Perhaps he will find work now so that he can keep up this new image! Well done to all those who gave him such an opportunity!

    michael sky
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would cry as well if someone transformed into a hipster!

    Elvy Tan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I think after the makeover, he looks a bit like Hugh Jackman!

    Zach Rogers
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always wanted something like this anyone know how to ask a hairdresser for this style?

    Rich McCormick
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made my heart well up. My eyes too! I love this sort of thing! We are all human and all need love and attention. What a wonderful gift Salva Garcia gave to this man!

    Barbara Baxendale
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks 100% better, he's even got a set of teeth !!

    Pam Rowley-wood
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow what a difference ,i bet he's over the moon by the kindness he's been given by the people , and good luck to him in the future

    Puddin Tane
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a handsome man! And he has the attitude to go with it. I couldn't stop smiling at his reaction and then seeing how people responded to him. That was great. What a blessing he received. Thank you, Salva Garcia, for being so kind to a man who was down on his luck. May blessings be showered down upon you.

    Nicolas Letarte
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure it's a gift: he will see his hair dye fading day after day and his "old" self take place again. It's horrible!

    Anilda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From street to super hunk! Hope he finds a new life too :-)

    Damien Valentino
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nice outcome...but it seems like his manners, speech and behaviors remain intact. Should change that slightly. Then, he will be PERFECT AND A NEW CREATION!

    Intensive Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Faith in Humanity restored (at least for a little). I wish the very best all those kind people who helped Jose and of course good luck to Jose 🍀

    Terry Jensen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW...its amazing and I'll bet this did change his life...probably made him feel like a million bucks!!! Grats to him and the people that did this amazing transformation!!

    Marie Stanford
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he got new teeth too :)

    Donovan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful transformation. He looks GREAT! Additionally, something amazing. Jose had remarkably good teeth in the after images. If he had dental appliances donated the doctors certainly should have been credited. BTW: His final look did not a hipster. That's just for headlines.

    get in
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can anyone tell me how to remove a comment, I accidentally repeated one and didn't mean to.

    get in
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, a new set of choppers too, can barely recognize him. Looks great!

    Lucky Lambdin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frankly I liked his long grey beard much better though his hair looked like a rat's nest. But he seems happy with it, so great!

    Lucky Lambdin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frankly I liked his long grey whiskers a whole lot more though his hair looked like a rat's nest.

    xanbex
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YEAH !...Beautiful...thank you to Salva Garcia...the salon owner...Bravo !

    melissa smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm interested in hearing more about him. Did he get a job?

    Lea Opitz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg that was so wonderful! I am overwhelmed! Thank you!

    Captain Gash
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A beard and some stylish clothes does not equal a hipster. You do him a disservice.

    Tantethenoma
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People, he is confident. Confidently interacting with anyone. Now all those who gave him the thumbs up and gave him hugs after his new look... interacted with him daily while he had the scruffy look... took him for what he is. A helpful, kind friendly man.... which made kind and helpful business people want to do something nice for someone who has nothing but a warm heart. For all those naysayers and negative thinking people and those born with a silver spoon in your mouth and hand....I truly hope life will always be kind to you and you will never have a reason to fall into depression and end up on the street and have a chance to appreciate what you do have today.

    Mildred Bean
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he got new teeth too! The people know him and love him. What a great story.

    Rich Walker
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if someone turned me in to a hipster I would cry as well!

    Michael Fischer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please give him a job and a flat now(!),- otherwise I don't see it will change much for his further live. Just saying.

    Barbarita Torres
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please let us know if he found a new job, I want to know if he is happier abd full of life, not only in the video but in his life out in the real world.

    Conni Robertson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little love, appreciation and humanity can go a long way.

    Jon Watts
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmm looks pretty good, but how is he a "hipster" exactly?

    Tricia Harbour
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I want to know if the salon is going to keep up the look for him?

    Cenk Karaferya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How awesome that we see a community. So organic and harmonious. Unlike here in the U.K.

    Pandora
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope this changes his life for good!

    Ângela Oliveira
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG ! ^_^ <3 and also his teeth <3 <3

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Made him look like a hipster? Honestly, some people treat the homeless like they aren't human. (Joke, I actually help homeless people.)

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand what you saying with this hipster-ism.

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    Katharina P.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a handsome man! I hope he found some happiness.

    Davorka Banović
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a nice deed! I wish I could understand what he's saying in the video. :)

    endelbendel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being There. But a bad article, maintaining that everything is appearance.

    Javad Ajavad
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    اینستاگرام خیلی پیشرفت کرده

    Hańka
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The biggest change was his new teeth, I think

    Gerry Higgins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't matter how he looks if he is mentally challenged and can't hold a job

    Lisa Florina
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    But he's still homeless, his shirt won't be white for long and his her will grow out.. and than what ?

    Hiruya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the text please. He gets financial aid now and is off the street. Sometimes it's really the little things.

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    Volkan Başoğlu
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    8 years ago

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    I think he used to look better... but good for him!

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