The Streets Barber Stories - Episode 1: Chris
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Each day when I cut hair on the streets I meet amazing people with amazing stories. Stories that most people never get to see or hear. Stories that can warm my heart, and break it at the same time.
This is Chris. He was 21 years old when I met him and his birthday was the following day. He has no family which he can contact or be with - he has basically been entirely alone for the past 11 years. He has been on the streets and homeless since he was 10. Yeah, I know, insane but a sad reality. I asked him how that's possible and his reason gave me chills. "I hated having to constantly wear extra layers and warm clothing at school when it was hot" he said quietly. I asked him what he meant by that and he said that it was to cover up the bruises from getting hit by his dads. "Dads?!" I said, and he replied "Ya, both by my real dad and also my step-dad". He elaborated and told me that he was mostly with his mom and step-dad - who was very abusive and beat him. Then his mom sent him to live with his 'real dad' and the abuse kept coming. There was no escape and he had more than he could take, so he took sanctuary to the streets. At the age of 11 he found himself smoking ice and eventually got into heroin too. When I met him he was very timid and shy and so the few people I was with had left, allowing for a more intimate session which allowed him to open up and be more comfortable. However, I think it's best that I keep what he said between us for some things are just better to stay at the shop - which are the streets to me. He had been wearing a beanie for ages which made his hair on the WHOLE back of his head into one deadlock. I had to cut away using scissors slowly and carefully. I couldn't give him any style due to the fact that his hair was so dead. We shaved his head, then his face. It was difficult to shave his neck (under his chin) due to the open sores he had from the meth use but he insisted he wanted to clean up - so I did the best I could. We finished off with a thorough dry shampoo and aftershave treatment. He looked at the mirror and was the happiest I had seen him since I had met him - which warmed my heart. He never got the chance to properly experience a childhood, let alone his youth. Hopefully in his 22nd year and beyond he'll be able to start experiencing more positivity, love and happiness in his life. Happy birthday Chris
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Please keep doing what your doing we need more passionate barbers like you. What your doing is a blessing for that city and their community.
You are an inspiring individual. You do this not for the money but for the friendships you forge with others. You treat people with respect, not seeing them as somewhat of a nuisance but as actual people who need wanted to be treated with the same respect as anybody else.
Your kind hearted personality will take you far and will help these people to gain some confidence and hope that the world is not such a cold place but a caring one instead.
Not all angels have wings. Your heart shines with compassion. You are a beautiful soul. Namaste x
I love what you are doing! I have a soft spot in my heart for homeless, i used to go to feed them in Miami... its so rewarding to help them! Love 1000000% ur mission 🙏🏼 you are spreading your message all around the world. Prayers ur way. You are amazing 😉
This is super inspiring. too often people, even those who come from struggle forget what it's actually like to struggle once that things begin to look up, so they don't have empathy for people in situations they've faced, and you're such a positive role model. & myself being an aspiring barber, I just hope to be able to make a difference and give back like you do. So much love for this
I just found out about you and this love you spread one life changing haircut at a time. Thank you for what you do to make an impact on other people's lives, who may otherwise be overlooked or looked down upon. What a beautiful heart and soul you have to take the time to get to know all people regardless of their situation. You are a walking angel! You are beyond inspiring. I don't know you, but I love you for what you are doing. God bless you in this journey called life!❤Marina Briseño
just think that you are that person who is winning the heaven every day, what you do is inspiring, beautiful, totally unexpected, people like you in this world full of violence and hatred are needed.
many respects for you, keep giving love trough this passion and gift that God gave you, you are beautiful and also a fighter of life. love and respect🙏🏽
My heart smiled and shed tears at the same time.. you are an inspiration, Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks for doing these acts of kindness helping out the homeless your videos motivate me to do something like this.
You are a inspiration may the LORD bless you and give you strength...HE has blessed you with a majestic beard as well, peace brother 🙏✌️
you seem like a good guy, a people person . well done bro
Bro i read bout ur story while i was in prison in a tattoo magazine article it inspired me to pursue my dream n love of cutting hair n join ur movement the streets 💈
Amazing! Can't wait for more episodes!
dam man love what you do not just the hair cuts but what you do for people make them feel like there not alone keep doing what your doing man😢☺
I love this channel, awesome videos
You're such an inspiration... God bless you xx
Dwn here in San Antonio Texas Thank God for ur story n love service to others bro be Blessed in jesus name 🙌🙏 ur story inspires across the 🌎 💯
so inspiring!! I read about your story about 2 weeks ago and have been following your journey ever since! keep doing what your doing, its awesome!
Your such a nice human being God bless you.
You know Man U one of the reasons I want to become a barber to connect with the homeless who everyone else is afraid of it's sad too see people's faces the way they look down at them I was once in the streets myself and it pisses me off dude they are humans with feelings just like you and I. But you're good guy dude keep up the good work and videos love to watch em sorry for the run on sentence don't give a shit bout grammar right now 🖖🏽
These videos are so dope! Keep them coming
SERIOUSLY you're amazing.
Love this. Great work bro.
nice bro, im just starting my barber career, this is inspiration..👍💯
Your awesome to do this! Big 💗
nice work bro. keep it up. from downunder
beautiful
GOD BLESS! Guidance on your journey man!
Respect!!
Terima kasih telah begitu menginspirasi
Thankyou for being so inspired man, for how appreciates life.
For now I start to understand..
You Live Only Once but.. When You Do It Right, Once is Enough ❤️
SalamdariIndonesia :)
I'd like to do this myself. just curious how you go about doing it
do you use different clippers when u cut hair on the streets from the ones you use at your shop ?
where did you get the carrying case from ?
Please make more videos
omg ♥
Im going to do this
quiciera ver tus vídeos traducidos al español
se ven muy interesantes
saludos
Allah'u'abha
Anybody think that thumbnail look like drake in a hoodie
What's up with not having neck strips, bro?
Be as professional as possible.
dont forget to be realistic - you'll have to put in some work whatever system you follow for becoming a pianist I've been researching into how to play piano and found a great website at Turbo Piano Secret (google it if you're interested)