A barber has been hailed for his latest dramatic transformation on social media.
Joshua Santiago, who is a wizard with a pair of scissors, has made a name for himself by helping many people improve their appearances. He set up his mobile barbershop, Empowering Cuts, and offers free haircuts to those living rough.
The creative genius, who amassed 493,000 followers on TikTok, hails from Philadelphia but often travels around the Kensington area in the US to reach out to individuals in need.
In a recent video, he helped a man he met on the streets. The clip begins with the man saying: “I can’t stop smiling,” before he is seen shirtless admiring his new look in the mirror.
He thanked Joshua for his kind work, and viewers then get to see what he looked like before his haircut. Moments later, Joshua gives him a makeover and even sorts him out with some new clothes.
His caption read: “Sometimes all it takes is a smile to remind someone they’re not alone.” The video has garnered 9,500 likes and 200 comments since it was posted. One person said: “Amen! God bless you,” while another gushed: “This is my favourite one.”
A third added: “Got me over here crying,” and a fourth TikTok viewer commented: “This makes me so happy.” Joshua is known for his kind act where he travels across the US state offering complimentary haircuts to those living on the streets.
Many people often hail Joshua as a “blessing”, and for several years he’s been travelling with his van. Meanwhile, this isn’t the first time he helped out someone in need.
Previously, the hairdresser left people in tears after giving a homeless man a jaw-dropping makeover. In the video, it shows the man looking sad and vulnerable, being welcomed onto the chair for a trim. Joshua then gets to work on his locks and facial hair.
Moments later, the man sports a different look with a side fade and neatened beard. Once the job is done, Joshua hands the man a mirror and gifts him an entirely new outfit and trainers, which he puts on immediately.
The final clip reveals his incredible transformation, leaving many viewers in tears. The post has since garnered 9,700 likes and hundreds of comments at the time of posting.