A 29-year-old man from Bristol was brought to tears after receiving a life-changing hair transformation that restored his confidence following years of cruel taunts about his hair loss.
Ashley Tawney began losing his hair in his early 20s. As the comments and stares intensified, he stopped going out and avoided social situations. “It got to that point where I was upset at myself,” he said. “People would make comments and there was nothing I could do.”
Ashley tried different ways to hide his thinning hair, including growing it out or adjusting how he posed in photos. But candid pictures would still reveal his bald spots, causing him more anxiety. “I’d look back at photos where I was caught in the background, and the thinning would be obvious. That’s when I knew I needed to do something.”
Ashley’s outlook changed when Novo Cabelo Hair offered him a realistic hair system. Though initially unsure, he accepted the offer—and the results moved him to tears.
In a TikTok video shared by the company, stylist Rob prepped Ashley’s scalp, shaved remaining tufts, and fitted a custom hairpiece that blended naturally with his own hair. With his eyes covered throughout the procedure, Ashley only saw the transformation at the end. Overwhelmed with emotion, he exclaimed, “Oh my god!” while holding back tears.
“I don’t have any worries now,” Ashley said. “I can go out, take photos, and I’m not ashamed anymore.” He added that people now find him more attractive and that he’s receiving much more attention on dating apps than before. “I tell people I have a hair system. Most don’t even notice, and they appreciate the honesty.”
Since receiving the makeover, Ashley has been flooded with support. The video of his transformation has been viewed over 443,000 times on TikTok. Many viewers shared their own experiences and praised the impact of such treatments. One user wrote, “Tears in my eyes. People don’t realize how this can destroy a man’s confidence.” Another said, “He looks 20 years younger!”
Ashley joined the comments himself, thanking Rob and Novo Cabelo Hair. “I’m so pleased with my new system! I love it! I honestly can’t thank you enough, Rob. Makes me teary watching this!”
Novo Cabelo, which means “new hair” in Portuguese, specializes in hair replacement systems designed to boost confidence for people experiencing hair loss. The systems typically last several months and are tailored to match the individual’s natural hair.
