A man who went 10 months without a haircut stunned social media after a dramatic makeover. The client, who hadn’t seen a barber in nearly a year, visited salon owner Thai Nguyen in Richmond, Virginia. The man revealed he usually went to quick chain salons like Supercuts and Sports Clips but never had a real barber. He complained that past haircuts were uneven, especially at the back, and often cut too short.
Before the cut, he showed Thai a photo to guide the style. He asked for a middle part with shorter sides. Although the video skipped the cutting process, the final reveal left viewers amazed. The man had traveled two hours to the salon and appeared almost unrecognizable after the transformation.
When asked how he felt, he admitted feeling nervous but confident. After seeing the results, he said, “Oh my god, it’s clean.” Thai captioned the video, highlighting the middle part with a low taper fade, calling it a “clean transformation.”
Comments flooded in with disbelief and praise. One user said, “Is that the same person?!” Another noted he looked older and more mature. Many celebrated the fresh style and even the way his earrings now complemented the look. Some viewers compared the haircut to ’90s styles, mentioning actor Ryder Strong.
Thai Nguyen charges $150 for an hour-long haircut at his Nguyen Steady Cutting salon, with beard trims available for an extra $25. On Instagram, Thai motivates followers to pursue their dreams despite obstacles, writing, “They will say it’s impossible until you make it possible.”
