The video of the Spanish homeless man receiving a makeover is going viral and being shared all over Facebook, the story is a moving example of kindness.
Jose, who is 55 years old, has been a homeless man in Palma for nearly 25 years. Recently he was approached by Salva Garcia the owner of the La Salvajeria hair salon who offered to give him a makeover.
Salva Garcia transformed Jose from looking like a homeless man to looking like a super chic hipster. The process consisted of a hair cut and shave as well as a touch of colouring and some new clothing. Jose was so overwhelmed by his new look he began to sob and exclaimed, “My God… Is this me?”
“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.”
The act of kindness was so selfless and really changed the man’s life, including giving him a new start. It is reported that he is now off the streets and being supported so he can finally get back on his feet.
Jose used to be an Electrician and once he became homeless due to depression he worked as an unlicensed car guard. Now he feels very positive about getting a ‘proper job’.
The video was shot in 2015 but only became a viral sensation because it was released for the first time a few days ago. Watch the amazing transformation below.