Joshua Santiago has become an internet sensation as he travels the US in his mobile barbershop Empowering Cuts. The selfless barber provides free chops to the homeless
A homeless man’s transformation is taking the internet by storm after a kindhearted barber gave him a fresh shave.
Joshua Santiago, the barber with a heart of gold, has captured the hearts of people with his travelling barbershop on wheels, Empowering Cuts. Armed with scissors, he offers complimentary cuts to those living on the streets.
Now in honour of World Homeless Day on Thursday (October 10), his TikTok account has exploded, drawing in a whopping 459,000 followers who can’t get enough of his makeover miracles.
One video, making waves once again, features a guy whose tangled hair was so matted, it resembled a shabby rug. The viral sensation garnered over 35,400 likes and close to 800 comment.
Joshua disclosed the hair was in such knots it looked like a makeshift wig. When handed his sheared hair, the man commented: “That’s f**ked up. It looks more like a toupee, look.”
But Joshua didn’t stop there; he spruced up the gent’s beard and stash too. Sharing the sensational video, Joshua wrote: “Treating someone who is currently homeless with compassion and respect can make a real difference in their lives.”
He went on to say: “It can provide them with a sense of dignity and self-worth, which can be a powerful motivator for change.”
TikTok users were astonished by the before and after footage, piling into the comment section with cheers and compliments. One admirer posted: “The transformation is unbelievable. God bless them all.”
Another added: “A haircut will change a man, especially the way he feels about himself and on the inside.”
A third fan gushed: “Damn he handsome… you gave him something he needed to feel like himself a lil bit again and I thank you for it.” Meanwhile, a fourth was moved to say: “That transformation is unbelievable. God bless him.”