Can a Haircut Change Your Life? | The Story of Us

Joshua Coombes is a London hairdresser who believes small acts of kindness can make a big impact.

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Can a Haircut Change Your Life? | The Story of Us

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[abhijeetpatra]

Really this world is aaaalllliiivvveeee because of such people....Who are so kindly

[chandlerbing]

God bless love ppl who are kind to poor ppl....

[MrZinkASFG]

It was incredibly powerful to witness Joshua’s impact through his simple yet profound actions. We were fortunate to have him speak to our high school seniors, where he inspired them with a renewed sense of agency in a world often overwhelmed by urgency. His message emphasized that small, intentional acts of quality far outweigh the fleeting value of social media likes, financial gain, or external rewards. His words left a lasting impression, reminding students of the deeper, more meaningful measures of success - human connection.

[thebahooplamaster]

Yes. As long as Morgan Freeman approves.

[delt]

What a kind gesture. Even taking your stool mobile. The world needs more of this.

[nyimatsering]

Yes indeed... Such kinds of small acts is the only reason why there is still ray of hope exist.... Hats off to his Nobel gesture ... I was once homeless for two month therefore I know how much impact does the homeless guy must have gone... During the state of ordeals, small things can boost him to live for one another day..that time, for me, I take every meals is a gift for me and every small gesture of warmness gave me hope for tomorrow.. I still remember onethings that I denied to take a money from my friends even if I need it...I lost 20 kg body weight.. Living empty stomach for three to four days at every interval time..I had small pouch with me to keep my reading glass and tooth brush but no tooth paste...l slept at rain shelter every night..sometimes without blanket in chilling winter of Dehli. India's capital... I decided not to ask for money because I was intimated and make a fun of me infront of the crowd from the day of first moment... That time I couldn't kill of my own life but I really started to wait for my demise gradually time after time... You know like count down... I can't share my ordeal further more.... Excuse me...

[jayrichjlr]

Watching just to hear Morgan's voice

[deanmacka]

If only one of us did one good thing for someone once a year, I wounder what would happen, imagine if we all did something great for someone every week? :)

[braddelaney]

Only 83 comments in 4 years and Morgan Freeman is in it come on ppl

[AndreeaCe]

I just had a proper one, feels light, a lot had to be trimmed, but feels so clean...feels so clean, because it's clean as split ends makes it harder to comb, causes rips etc...

[AnaCarolinaCazetta]

Lovely. A pure heart. This is inspiring.
Btw this guy reminds me of Tom Hanks a little.

[tulo]

Perfect, people won't give him money anymore

[marquezkenken]

I also feel what that homeless man feel. I was in deep depression even getting an haircut is nothing to me... but after 4months i decided to get a haircut, after it everything passes on my memory, there is tears on my eyes asking my self why i become like this, things will never get worst if a act fast to solve my problems... :(

[SomeGuy-zpwr]

I am a very simple man.





I see Morgan Freeman, I click

[boygirl]

How very beautiful. Your karma could fill the world 🙏🏼
Namaste

[micahabelm]

had to watch this for english hw, inspirational thing btw

[LongNguyen-plhm]

"Tell Big Smoke he needs a cut"-Morgan Freeman

[shmm]

Veronika Mark team members have come to watch 🥳

[dertythegrower]

Free basic haircuts.... free basic health care.... just basic. Helps out lots of people in the ditch... good video. I wonder if robots could be safe enough to cut hair, I bet it happens within 10 years.

[isDatBoi]

now... he recognizes back to the past life before he went to homeless.. it was dark.. so dark...