Most of us make snap decisions about a person’s worth based only on how they look. This is a big mistake. People are judged by what we think about them before we’ve even met them. Jose Antonio has been homeless for a long time, so he knows what it’s like to be judged by people who don’t really know who he is. Jose was lucky enough to get the chance for a free makeover, and what happened next may make you cry. Grab a piece of tissue paper and let’s begin.
He deals with Mental Illness
Jose Antonia, who was born in Spain, has spent most of his adult life living on the streets in Palma. Even though he had training in a technical field, it wasn’t because he wasn’t trying to live a better life. His life was hard because he constantly had to deal with mental illness, which kept him from living a normal life. Because of his mental illness, he often had to live on the streets.
He needed a new look from head to toe.
Salvia didn’t have to think for long to realize that Jose needed a whole new look if he was ever going to be successful at work again. She wanted people to take him seriously, and she knew that just getting a haircut and a shave wouldn’t do it. He couldn’t say no to Salvia because she made it clear that he wouldn’t be paying for the makeover. He was ready to make a change and start over.
How To Take The First Step
Jose felt extremely uncomfortable upon entering Salvia’s salon. Since he wasn’t paying, he felt like he didn’t belong in such a nice place. He had every right to feel that way after living on the streets for 25 years. But that didn’t change his mind. He was still sure that he wanted to give life another chance to change.
Taking Down the Salon’s Mirrors
Jose looked at himself for a while before the full makeover process began. He thought about it, and he knew that he wouldn’t recognize himself. Salvia took down all the mirrors so that he could only see how things turned out in the end. Jose then asked, “Leave the doors over the mirror open for now so I can see myself for the last time like this, and then close them to see if when they open again, it’s like something else really opened up in my life, like a sign.”
Nervous Jose
Jose worked up the courage to get a big makeover, but he started to talk about how nervous he was about the whole thing. He was worried about how things would go. He was afraid of what he didn’t know. Salvia reassured him and helped him see that the makeover could completely change his life. He wanted to get back on his feet, and getting a new look was the turning point in his life.
Putting natural colour in his hair
Jose’s hair was so grey because he lived on the streets and didn’t care about how he looked. He looked much older than he was. Salvia and her team decided to let his hair go back to its natural colour, which Jose said was brown. They knew that colouring his hair would make him look not only more like himself, but also younger. Even though dying took a long time, everyone didn’t mind because they knew it would be worth it.
Feeling Lighter
Jose could feel pieces of his hair falling to the ground as they were cut off. It definitely made him feel better. He also felt lighter in his mind because the stress of being homeless was slowly leaving him (literally and figuratively). It breaks my heart that Jose wasn’t used to having a lot of people talk to him. It wasn’t often that so many people showed him so much, love. As his nerves started to go away, he started to enjoy every moment of the process.
Putting the last touches on the makeover
After Salvia and her team finished cutting, trimming, and colouring Jose’s hair and beard, they were ready to put the finishing touches on the makeover. The team started by cutting away any stray hairs on his jawline, and then they shaved around his neck. After his hair and face were done, the last thing to do was choose the right clothes for him.
New Hair, New Clothes
It was hard to believe how much Jose had changed. Salvia began looking for clothes that would go with Jose’s new look. She wanted to buy some high-end clothes. He had worn the same old, worn-out clothes for years, so when he put on new clothes, he felt like a whole new person.
A Change That Shocked Everyone
Everyone in the salon was shocked by how much Jose had changed. It was like Jose was born again, and no one could say anything about it. As his messy beard and hair were cleaned up and made to look better, everyone was proud and happy. But there was still one more step: Jose had to see for himself how he had changed.
He Couldn’t Believe
The big reveal was about to happen, and everyone was very excited. Salvia and her team were right about what they thought Jose would do. As he rubbed his hair and beard with his hands in shock, tears started to form in his eyes. After living on the street for years and not taking care of himself, he knew that it was never too late to start over.
Going back to the same place
Jose left the salon a totally different person, and he went back to the same monument where he used to spend his days smoking cigarettes and listening to old cassette tapes. But it was different this time. He sat where he used to spend most of his time, but he was a totally different person. He looked different with his new clothes and haircut. He wasn’t the same homeless man who used to sit there while people walked by without paying any attention to him.
People were giving it a second look.
As expected, people had to look at him twice to figure out who he was. Even people who had seen him for years couldn’t believe what they were seeing. The waitresses in the area were used to seeing him every day, so they were excited to see him in a new outfit. From this picture, you can see how happy they are. He was not the same person who was called “Josette.”
He Looked Like a Model
Most people on the street Jose used to live on didn’t know who he was when he walked around. Most people probably would not have guessed that he was the same guy who had lived there for more than 25 years. A few people did know who he was.
From being a homeless man to becoming a viral hit
Not too long ago, he was a homeless man living on the streets of Spain, but his story went viral very quickly. People wanted to talk to him and hear his story after he became famous online. This was also good for his money. He said in an interview, “It wasn’t just a new look. It made me different.”
Getting in touch with his old bosses
Jose’s old employers didn’t recognize him at first either, like a lot of other people. Paola Bocardo, a woman from the area, didn’t know what to say when she saw Jose. She told me, “Every day, Jose helps me park my car. We didn’t recognize him after he got a new look. He is a great person, and the video is incredible.” Jose didn’t want his new look to wear off quickly. He wanted more. He said, “What I want now is a real job.”
Everyone loves and supports him
A local businessman saw Jose working at a restaurant and parking cars in the parking lot. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. When the businessman saw how good Jose looked, he was moved to tears. He went straight to Jose and gave him a big hug when he saw him doing something for his future. The businessman hugged Jose to show that he respected and cared for him. He told Jose how happy he was, and this small act of kindness from the businessman meant a lot to him.
No Longer Homeless
After his amazing change, Jose’s life has turned around a full 360 degrees. Now, he has a part-time job, looks great, and is getting the money he needs to live a better life. But the best thing about what happened to him is that he is no longer homeless. He didn’t have a bed for about 25 years, but he now has his own apartment. He has a lot of hope that he will find a full-time job. We hope he has a great future.