Homeless Man Gets Total Makeover – He Doesn't Recognize Himself

Apr 26, 2020 by apost team

Makeovers are a great way to help an individual gain a new sense of purpose and self-confidence. If the change is especially profound, the external changes can have permanent internal changes.

This story covers an extraordinary makeover that is more special than most. The recipient is incredibly deserving and very emotional about the results.

José Antonio used to live on the island of Majorca in Spain. Although this may sound like a lavish place to live, José spent his days begging for money on the street to save money for renting a modest room.

Despite being 55 years old, José hadn't had a permanent place to live for over 25 years, according to the Daily Mail. He was working odd jobs to pay for food and accommodation without being able to save any funds in the process.

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Many of the local residents became familiar with José and his situation. The owner of a local salon called La Salvajeria also learned about José's condition.

The salon decided to offer a free makeover to a local resident in order to celebrate their three-year anniversary. José Antonio was chosen as the local who was most in need.

The salon caught the entire transformation on camera. The stylist started giving José's long hair more contour and body. He also added some rich coloring to make the subject appear younger.

José's beard was trimmed and colored to match his hair. He was also greeted with a new wardrobe that is up-to-date with the current Spanish style.

When José's transformation is finally revealed, he cannot believe what he sees. José doesn't recognize the person that he sees in the mirror. After shedding a few tears and using some colorful language, José finally accepts the new appearance with pride.

“This is incredible, is this me?” Antonio said. “I’m so different, no-one’s going to recognise me unless I tell them who I am.”

It is comforting to know that José is still sporting this look today and has even found his way off of the streets. He is currently working and has a permanent place to call home.

There is no doubt that this makeover helped José build enough self-confidence to change his life for the better. Although José's story has improved, the origins are not as hopeful. He had been working successfully as an electrician when he entered into a state of depression.

José was unable to continue working because of his mental state. This eventually left José begging on the street for a living. This transformation is a reminder that some people need a little help in order to make a big difference.

What did you think about this amazing transformation? Let us know in the comments and pass this along to your friends and family to brighten their day.