This Homeless Guy Got An Incredible Makeover – And It Changed His Life In An Unexpected Way

João looked a little worse for wear when he arrived at Padoo Barbearia barbershop. Being homeless meant he had no means to tame his big, bushy beard and out-of-control locks. But the team knew just what to do, and by the end of his makeover, Guimarães was almost unrecognizable. Then, in an incredible turn of events, the Brazilian’s new look led to a life-changing moment that had everyone – including us – in tears.

Serious homeless problem

It’s hard to tell because of all the hair, but João Coelho Guimarães was 45 years old at the time of his dramatic transformation. Heartbreakingly, he’s just one of a large number of people in Brazil without a home. In Sao Paulo alone, for instance, roughly 24,000 people don't have a roof over their heads. That’s according to the city’s own official figures from its last headcount, anyway.

Weathered man

That figure is truly staggering – especially when you think that it could actually be much higher. Before Guimarães’ makeover, he’d been roaming the streets of Goiânia for quite some time. But you may have already guessed that from his disheveled appearance.

Mysterious backstory

Yes, at that point, it’d been roughly three years since Guimarães had a roof over his head. And as for how he found himself in that spot, the 45-year-old’s background is a little bit of a mystery. But whatever his back story may be, one thing was for sure: his hair and beard were in need of some care!

Overgrown hair

Guimarães rocked a scraggly dark mane that rested above his shoulders. His facial hair was in a similar state, too, with the graying beard stretching as far down as his chest. Most barbers would have their hands full dealing with that much hair, but just before Christmas, one establishment took on the challenge.