This Makeover Completely Changed This Homeless Man’s Life

Everyone Knew Him

Jose’s homelessness status turned him into a sort of celebrity around Palma since people had gotten used to seeing this man around the area. The locals really liked him. In fact, they nicknamed him Josete.

Everyone Knew Him

Working Odd Jobs

Josete had been homeless ever since he was 30 years old. He survived by working odd jobs here and there, such as working as a parking attendant in Mallorca. Doing so allowed him to buy food to get by. Nonetheless, his living conditions were terrible.

Working Odd Jobs

Older Than His Years

While Josete was only 55 years old, he looked much older than that. One day, he happened to run into Salva Garcia, a local woman who wanted to help him out. Garcia had a very strange offer for Josete. Little did the man know that this little offer would change his whole life.

Older Than His Years

The Proposal

Garcia happened to be the owner of La Salvajeria, a local hair salon where she wanted to give Josete a head-to-toe makeover. The best part was that it wouldn’t cost him anything – it was completely free!

The Proposal

Ecstatic

The homeless man knew this was a fantastic opportunity to change the way people looked at him. By doing so, this would give him the confidence boost he needed in order to turn his life around and begin looking for a better job.

Ecstatic

First Impression

At first, Josete felt very out of place inside the hair salon. The first thing he saw once he sat down in the chair was his own face reflected in the mirror in front of him. His face was full of wrinkles and his gray, disheveled beard was surrounded by his dirty hair.

First Impression

The Transformation

Garcia asked the film producer, Dr. Filmgood, to record the entire transformation. The video wouldn’t be uploaded by Garcia for another 18 months, but you can imagine that once it did, it went viral almost instantly.

The Transformation

Longing For A Change

Josete stopped noticing the way he looked a long time ago so he could focus on finding food and getting through each day. However, now he was so excited for a fresh start. He hoped this makeover would give him the confidence he so desperately wanted.

Longing For A Change

Life-Changing Potential

Jose asked that the mirror doors be left open so he would be able to get a look at himself one last time before the big change. Then, the salon mirrors were removed so he wouldn’t be able to see himself until the transformation was finished. Boy, was he about to get emotional when he would see his new look!

Life Changing Potential

Homeless Marine

Before we take a look at Josete’s final transformation, let’s meet a few other homeless men who had been given life-changing makeovers. Donald Gould is a former marine who was in his 50s when he had spent 7 years living on the streets. At first glance, all anyone could see was a man with weary eyes and a wild beard. However, underneath that was a talented, classically trained musician.

Homeless Marine

The Road to Nowhere

Gould went through a lot of challenging things in his life, like the death of his beloved wife in 1998. After that happened, he lost custody of his son since he was deemed an unsuitable parent. As a result, Gould fell into despair and turned to controlled substances. After a while, he ended up living on the streets.

The Road To Nowhere

Life-Saving Project

In Sarasota, Florida, there were a bunch of pianos placed around the city. This truly made Gould happy. He would go looking for the nearest piano and play. This quickly drew attention to him. He left a cap on top of the piano and someone nearby began tipping him.

Life Saving Project

An Instant Hit

A stranger decided to record Gould playing the piano and posted the video on YouTube. This got the attention of news stations everywhere. Eventually, this led to a job offer at piano bars. On top of that, a GoFundMe page was created to raise money to help Gould out. Then, “Inside Edition” offered Gould a makeover.

An Instant Hit

Recovering In Several Ways

After acquiring a new wardrobe, Gould went to a barber for a clean shave and a haircut. He got a new chance at life and even got a job playing the piano at a local restaurant! On top of all that, he got the chance to reunite with his son, Donny, who happened to have seen his story on TV. The father and son were able to get in touch after 15 years apart. Gould’s life was better than it had been in so long.

Recovering In Several Ways

Down On His Luck

Bobby was a homeless man from Rome, New York. He was down on his luck when he ran into some helpful police officers. However, these policemen weren’t there to arrest him or anything like that. No, they wanted to talk to Bobby. This led to something more.

Down On His Luck

Pampering

Bobby told the cops that he would love nothing more than getting a haircut and taking a warm shower. And so, these officers granted his wish and then some. They have hi, a good shave, a haircut, a shower, and a new ensemble from donated clothing.

Pampering

Brand-New

Thanks to these amazing officers and their help, Bobby looked and felt brand-new. The officers documented the whole thing and posted it on their Facebook page. Bobby walked away with a new haircut, a fresh outfit, a bag full of clothing, and a big smile.

Brand New

Street Cuts

A stylist, Mike Bustos works at Three Squares Studio in an upscale area of New York City. Prices for his services might start at $150, but they can cost as much as $800. Yet, Bustos takes his rechargeable razor, his scissors, and his combs to the street and gives homeless men and women in New York free professional haircuts.

Street Cuts

Seeing Red

This homeless war veteran is found sitting on a wooden stool in Bowery and Rivington Street in Manhatten. His friends nicknamed him “Red”. Despite the fact that he’s hard of hearing, Red will talk to anyone who will listen. Bustos listened to Red while giving him an entirely new look.

Seeing Red

Take It Off

Red told Bustos about how he had moved to New York for a job offer that ended up falling through. This was how he ended up living on the street. The man asked Bustos to simply shave his hair off since he wasn’t sure when he would get his next haircut. Despite the simple request, he looks sharp.

Take It Off

Incredible Makeover

Bustos went out of his way to give this homeless man a makeover. He decided to do so after seeing him sit on the corner of Bowery and Rivington Street in Manhattan. He wanted to reveal just how handsome he is. After Bustos finished, people on the street couldn’t believe they were looking at the same man.

Incredible Makeover

Loud Silence

Bustos has seen that most homeless men are rather talkative. Well, Jamar was pretty quiet. Bustos saw him outside the Bowery Mission in lower Manhatten. After he showed Jamar his new free haircut, the man asked him if he knew someone who was hiring. It was clear that the makeover gave Jamar a confidence boost.

Loud Silence

Veterans Day

Jim Wolf was someone who struggled with alcoholism and homelessness. The Degage Ministries found him and promptly turned this homeless U.S. Army veteran into Prince Charming just in time for Veterans Day. This transformation was remarkable.

Veterans Day

A New Man

A 3-minute time-lapse video showed the incredible transformation process. The video was done in order to raise money and awareness for people struggling on the streets. These are the kind of people the Degage Ministries want to help.

A New Man

A Setback

The video of Wolf went viral quickly. He began going to AA meetings. However, in 2013, he was arrested for trespassing and creating a disturbance. Unfortunately, homelessness and addiction can’t always be solved with a new haircut and a viral video. Here’s to hoping Wolf will be able to get back on his feet again.

A Setback

London Hairdresser

Joshua Coombes is a hairdresser in London who enjoys giving homeless people free haircuts all over the world. He also loves connecting with them, listening to their stories, and turning their frowns into smiles. Now, Coombes is encouraging other people to “do something for nothing” with the hashtag #DoSomethingForNothing.

London Hairdresser

Alley Haircut

Coombes met Chris, a homeless army veteran who suffered from PTSD. After listening to his story, he gave Chris a free haircut in an alleyway. Coombes wrote in an Instagram post about the interaction, “He was in a bad way when I first met him. A friend of his had passed away just a few weeks before.” Before he left, Coombes asked Chris what he wanted people to know. His answer? He said people should spread as much love as they can.

Alley Haircut

Florin

Coombes met Florin, a man who came from Romania to Paris. Florin suffered a stroke. When he woke up in the hospital, he had no passport and no way to go home, so he ended up sleeping in the streets. However, Florin is hopeful he could go home someday. Coombes gave him a great haircut and bonded with Florin during the time they spent together. Florin even asked Coombes to visit him in Romania once he goes home.

Florin

Central London

In 2017, Coombes met Mathew in a park in Central London. A year later, he ran into him again and Mathew remembered that Coombes cut his hair a while back. Coombes might give great haircuts, but his best gift is just listening to these people’s stories.

Central London

RIP Cedric

In 2017, Coombes met Cedric and gave him a sleek new haircut. After that, the duo hung out together while listening to punk music and swapping stories. In 2018, Coombes heard the sad news that Cedric had passed away. Needless to say, he’s someone Coombes will remember forever.

RIP Cedric

Taking Time

Back to Jose Antonio. He had gotten somewhat nervous in the salon chair while Garcia was working her magic on his hair. On the other hand, Jose was hoping this makeover would increase his chances of getting a good job. You could practically feel Jose’s anxiety getting worse.

Taking Time

Adding Color

While it took some time, Garcia and her amazing team of stylists managed to cut Jose’s hair and dye it back to brown so he would look younger. The results were incredible, to say the least! A new man was about to emerge. But, the transformation wouldn’t stop there.

Adding Color

Shaping His Beard

It had been 25 years since Jose last shaved. Instead of shaving his whole beard off, the stylists decided to give him a nice trim instead. Afterward, they dyed his beard to give him a more polished and put-together look.

Shaping His Beard

Feeling Lighter

As more and more of his hair was being taken off, Josete could feel his head getting lighter and lighter by the minute. He found it so weird getting the star treatment at the salon after spending years living in poverty.

Feeling Lighter

Before and After

The past 25 had been difficult for Jose and it was apparent on his tired face, long gray hair, and worn-out clothes. However, this would all change in just a few short hours. Jose’s hair, brows, and beard were all trimmed, reshaped, and expertly dyed.

Before And After

Back To Life

Garcia and the other stylists smoothed down Jose’s beard and shaved his neckline. They even restored some moisture in his beard by using a beard conditioner. Several hours later, Josete emerged as a brand-new man. Now, he needed a new outfit to match his new hair.

Back To Life

New Outfit

Now that the stylists were finished cutting and shaping his hair, Garcia bought Josete a brand-new outfit. He went and changed in the changing room. He was still curious about how he looked. It’s been a while since anyone paid this much attention to him.

New Outfit

Ray of Light

Josete looked so clean and fresh. He looked 20 years younger! The transformation worked wonders on his self-esteem and confidence. He was truly unrecognizable. In fact, he didn’t recognize himself when he saw himself in the mirror.

Ray Of Light

Gasp

Finally, Josete was allowed to look at himself in a mirror. When he did see himself, he gasped at his reflection. His eyes were filled with tears as he took it all in and stared at his new look. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

Gasp

Couldn’t Believe It

At first, Josete couldn’t manage to find the words to express what he was feeling at that moment. “I’m so different, no one’s going to recognize me unless I tell them who I am,” he said in the video. We’re so happy for him!

Couldn’t Believe It

New Man

Josete’s face and outfit weren’t the only things that changed that day. Everyone around him noticed how his posture and demeanor changed suddenly as well. He seemed to embrace a more positive way of looking at things.

New Man

Going Back

Josete went back to the monument at the plaza. This was where he once smoked cigarettes and spent some time alone. This time, however, he had a brand-new outfit, incredible sunglasses, and a brand-new attitude. None of the locals recognized him.

Going Back

Ladies’ Man

Josete seemed to be a real hit with women, especially the waitresses working at the cafes and restaurants nearby. They couldn’t believe this was the same homeless man that used to help drivers park their cars.

Ladies’ Man

No One Knew

Josete went to visit a local bar he would be at often before his makeover and ordered himself a beer. The waiter, who he had spoken to many times before, was shocked when he realized that the man in front of him was Josete.

No One Knew

Going Viral

Salva Garcia posted a video of Josete’s incredible transformation on La Salvajerua’s website in honor of the salon’s third anniversary. This allowed people all over the world to learn more about Jose’s story. Needless to say, everyone absolutely loved it.

Going Viral

Spanish Hugh Jackman

Josete was named the “Spanish Hugh Jackman” once the video went viral. Since then, Garcia has shared that a company has offered Josete financial help, so he’s no longer homeless living on the streets.

Spanish Hugh Jackman

Silver Fox

Since his makeover, Josete has decided to shave off his beard and to stop dying his hair. He wanted his natural silver hair to be the star of the show. Now he’s giving everyone some serious George Clooney vibes!

Silver Fox

Not Homeless

Josete was lucky enough to get a free makeover and finding financial assistance that helped keep him afloat. After the crazy transformation took place, he also has a part-time job now, an apartment, and a bed he comes home to sleep in every night. This is all thanks to the kindness of a stranger who made it her mission to help someone in need.

Not Homeless

Jordan Reynolds kept his hair in dreadlocks for over a decade. He was a teenage boy when he began wearing this hairstyle, but he enjoyed it. Then, he realized one day that it was time for a shift. He intended to get rid of the dreads and experiment with a new hairstyle! When he did, his father promised to lend him a hand. His mum, on the other hand, couldn’t help but weep when she saw what had happened to his hair. It turned out that the dreads had been concealing a mystery behind them all along.

When He Chopped Off His Dreadlocks After Nearly A Decade, His Mom Teared Up

His Dad Recorded It

Check out the video on the Maxbeatbox YouTube channel if you want to see it. Jordan’s father is the person behind the account! He made sure that the whole incident was recorded on video. The video was released in February of 2016. You’ll see his mother arrive home about halfway through the film.

His Dad Recorded It

Once She Walked In

We don’t know whether she was conscious of why her son decided to get his dreads shaved off. We realize she wasn’t expecting to see what she saw when she walked into the office. The cat was out of the bag for the first time in almost a decade. Anyone who sees the video will see how surprised the woman was.

Once She Walked In

Meet Max Reynolds

Maximillian Reynolds was the one who placed the video on YouTube. He is a talented musician who composes music for TV programs, videos, promotional launches, and advertisements. He is also known as Max by his friends and relatives. He said that “bass and rich chords would be used” in the bits he creates for his website!

Meet Max Reynolds

His Beatboxing Skills

His YouTube channel has a large number of followers. His beatboxing abilities astound us. If you’re unfamiliar, beatboxing has long been associated with hip-hop music. This is the vocalization of a drum’s sounds using just the mouth, lips, and tongue! It’s awe-inspiring.

His Beatboxing Skills

The Beatboxing Flight Attendant

Since one of his videos went viral a few years back, several people got acquainted with his work. His fan base rose in 2009 when he used his beatboxing expertise to provide safety procedures to Southwest Airline commuters. Five years back, the flight attendant was assigned to travel for a customer. Francisco Vila was a cellist on the same flight, so they collaborated to perform for the other passengers!

The Beatboxing Flight Attendant

He Is A Supportive Dad

Max enjoys encouraging his three children, Josiah, Jordan, and Eliana, to be creative. They also receive a great deal of affection, care, and inspiration from their parents. This is most likely one of the reasons they both chose to take different career directions. Josiah, the eldest son, has always been a creative kid!

He Is A Supportive Dad

Praise For Josiah

“[Josiah] never played with dolls, but he still designed his toys – even when he was two years old,” Max told Envision in March 2019. And it wasn’t just him. An instructor at the school noticed the little boy’s abilities as well. The proud father went on to say, “[The instructor said] this wasn’t just tech, it was sculpture.” As a result, they have placed my son’s action figures on display in an art gallery.”

Praise For Josiah

Deal Or No Deal

The three Reynolds children learned from their father’s appearance on the famous game show. Max featured on Deal or No Deal! In 2019. He did not win the grand reward of a million dollars, but he did cash out for $211,000. The entire family was taken aback as they received an unexpected present from the broadcast.

Deal Or No Deal

It Was His Dream

Jordan had always wanted to attend an Envision Experience. But, surprisingly, the game’s creators wanted to make his idea a reality. After, Max remarked, “I recall the day Jordan glanced at his invitation.” You know how you receive stuff in the mail, glance at it, and then put it down because you don’t have the resources to do it? That’s just what I did.”

It Was His Dream

What It Has To Offer

Envision is a learning company that provides opportunities to improve through hands-on training. To be more precise, it gives children the chance to try out for jobs in medicine, industry, engineering, and law. They have a variety of services in addition to traditional schooling. However, the course is not inexpensive. The Reynolds family couldn’t afford it at the moment.

What It Has To Offer

No Money For This

Max probably put it to the back of his mind because they didn’t have enough funds to compensate for it. Jordan, on the other side, did not forget about it. He decided to pursue an engineering degree there! So we’re optimistic he was overjoyed when the game show offered all three kids the opportunity to research Envision.

No Money For This

His Dream Has Come True

Jordan finally had the opportunity to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum in Engineering course. For a long time, this had been his hope! On the other hand, Josiah had the opportunity to participate in China’s International Scholar Laureate Program. Finally, Elina received an invitation to attend the Envision Game & Technology Academy.

His Dream Has Come True

The Proud Dad

Max is ecstatic for all three of his girls. “I was fortunate to have three kids who know what they want to do as they grow up,” the father told Envision. And if this is so, it seems that he has never let his goals interfere with their desire to have fun together!

The Proud Dad

They Are Modern Parents

Max and Melania, in particular, take a very modern approach to parenthood. They believe in the children’s visions and allow them to express themselves freely. So, for example, Jordan’s mother and father did not stand in the way of his decision to shave his hair short!

They Are Modern Parents

From The Top

Let’s start from the beginning. He had dreadlocks because he was a small child. Many people believe the dreadlocks are dirty, but this is not the case. In reality, the situation is the polar opposite. They need a regimen that ensures their hair is clean. On top of that, it has a fascinating historical history!

From The Top

The History Of Dreadlocks

For one thing, there is evidence that dreadlocks have been worn since 3,600 BC. In addition, the Minoans, who lived during the Bronze Age, wore their hair in long ropelike braids, according to murals. Apart from that, mummified Egyptian remains with dreadlock-like hairpieces have been discovered.

The History Of Dreadlocks

In Central America Too

Although we can trace the hairstyle’s history back to the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Central America has provided further evidence. Priests with this hairstyle have been defined in literature dating back to the Pre-Columbian Aztec period. The same can be said for books and codices from the 15th to 17th centuries.

In Central America Too

The Modern Age

It should not be difficult to find new cases in this day and era! This is a traditional Maasai warrior style. Their dreadlocks are usually small and fiery. Dreads still have cultural significance for some people today. The Rastafarians, for example, borrowed it from the Akan people of Ghana.

The Modern Age

Among The Rastafarians

In the Rastafari movement, dreadlocks are used to depict the Lion of Judah. It is also a sign of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, a revered religious figure. The hairstyle has been used to represent the wearer’s relation to the movement’s ideals and values. Furthermore, their use of dreadlocks has only increased global awareness of the style.

Among The Rastafarians