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Homeless Spanish man gets life-changing makeover
The makeover was a huge success, and the results are so touching.
Safet Satara
04.14.21

Can a change of look change your life?

Jose Antonio, a 61-year-old Spanish native, can certainly give a positive answer. Popularly known as Josete, Antonio has spent most of his life in Majorca as a homeless man. Josete suffered from a terrible depression at 30, lost his job and his home. He has been working as a parking attendant ever since.

The minimum wage was enough just to buy some food.

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Everyone in the neighborhood knows Antonio. Moreover, everyone loves him.

The parking Antonio worked at was in front of a beauty salon La Salvajeria, and the owner decided to make a beautiful gesture for Antonio. She gave him a complete makeover. We bet you will not recognize Jose Antonio after the transformation.

Before losing everything, Jose Antonio worked as an electrician and hoped for a prosperous career.

At some point in his life, Josete suffered a nervous breakdown, and depression took over his life. In an interview with MailOnline, Jose described that “he has been feeling like a vegetable for almost three decades.” Before his makeover video has gone viral, Antonio lived in an abandoned house with no water or cooking facilities.

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Despite everything, Antonio was always famous in Majorca, everyone enjoyed sharing a quick chat with him, and his positive attitude was contagious.

Nonetheless, people knew that his smile hides a terrible sadness. Salva, the owner of La Salvajeria, is Jose’s good friend, too.

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Apart from suffering in deplorable living conditions, Josete also had several health problems.

Mr. Jose was virtually blind, and he also had problems with hearing. One day, Salva came up with a plan: the kind lady invited Josete to her salon and gave him a complete makeover for free. When Jose walked into La Salvajeria, he had long, grey hair and a straggly beard.

The beauty salon staff also decided to change Antonio’s matted, old clothes for more exciting attire.

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In total, Jose was given a new haircut and color, a beard trim and a suave new outfit.

The change is unbelievable. Josete wasn’t allowed to look himself in the mirror until everything was done. When he finally took a glance at his new look, Josete began to cry. He said that no one would recognize him.

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Amazingly, Jose was utterly right. He took a walk, greeted several known people, and no one recognized him.

To make things funnier, Antonio picked the bar where he has been drinking coffee for years and sat down. The waiter didn’t acknowledge Jose either.

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Remember that we are talking about a waiter who has been Jose’s good friend for over a decade. Imagine how effective the change was!

The video has been watched over 3 million times on YouTube, but the makeover’s impact is what makes the story heartwarming.

“It’s not just a change of looks,” said Josete. “It’s changed my life.”

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Josete’s makeover video was filmed in 2015, and we’re happy to inform you that a lot has happened since.

Jose has successfully undergone treatment for his eyes, ears, and feet. He also sought psychological help and is now on the way to turn his life around.

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Antonio is no longer living in an abandoned house. He’s currently renting a room, and he’s also looking for a job.

Josete commented that he would love to meet a special lady as well. Great job, Jose! We’re rooting for you. Ladies, give this lovely man a chance, he will not be available forever!

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See the transformation yourself in the clip below:

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