{"id":50159,"date":"2020-11-14T12:48:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T12:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lase.robust.digital\/?p=50159"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:45:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:45:48","slug":"heartfelt-letter-for-hairstylist-goes-viral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/heartfelt-letter-for-hairstylist-goes-viral\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartfelt Letter for Hairstylist Goes Viral"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These days, people don\u2019t always value the simplest of day-to-day routines, like going to the salon. Upon realizing that a trip to the salon was one of his late wife\u2019s last precious moments before passing away, he was incredibly grateful. What he did next was very moving. He wrote her hairstylist a touching letter that meant a lot at a critical time. Read on and see how a commonly overlooked activity became a profound moment for both the widower and the hairdresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Meet the Hairstylist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meet the hairstylist, Sara. She was a regular hairstylist from Illinois who recently got married and had a son. In the middle of her seemingly ordinary career life, she had no idea that one of her services to her customers would later bring her this heartfelt letter that made her talk of the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. Sara\u2019s Hairstyling Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sara studied cosmetology at the Cosmetology and Spa Institute after graduating from high school in 2012. Afterward, she worked briefly for Ulta Beauty, a well-known drugstore cosmetics shop. Sara then found her passion for hairstyling, as she was passionate about making others feel good both inside and outside by beautifying their hair. She had both the skills and the appealing personality to please her clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Self-expression through Hairstyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As a hairstylist, it\u2019s no surprise that Sara has experimented with various looks, from different colors, haircuts, even tattoos and piercings. At the same time, she also wasn\u2019t the type to judge her clients based on their preferred looks. Sara understood that experimenting was a part of self-expression. This way, Sara was supportive of all her clients and always tried her best to create the looks they desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4. Bold Hairstyles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of Sara\u2019s past portfolios was dyeing her client\u2019s bleached hair into blue and purple. When she first met with her client, her client\u2019s hair was badly in need of a makeover, with lots of unevenness at the top and bottom. Thankfully, Sara fixed the situation with her magic hand by doing something not many hairstylists would attempt to do, by incorporating vibrant blue and purple hues. She pulled it off impressively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Deep Conditioning Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Salon clients do not always come for a hair dye or makeover. Other times what they sought was hair restoration. One time, Sara\u2019s client came to search for a solution to her dry and breaking hair. Thanks to the deep conditioning treatment that Sara performed excellently, the client could enjoy smoother, shinier hair, free from the previous damages she had upon coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

6. Styling for a Woman with Dementia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It was December 2019 when Sara noticed an elderly couple arriving into the salon where she was working. She quickly realized the woman had dementia, but it didn\u2019t change the way she treated her with the same kindness she showed to every other client. As she stated to Bored Panda, although she had no previous experience interacting with a demented client, she still did her best and respected the woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

7. Career Slowdown due to COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Unfortunately, not long after, the COVID-19 pandemic happened and Sara\u2019s occupation was one of many that took the hard hit. Due to months of government restrictions, the company where she worked went out of business, and her salon almost shut down as well. It was an uncertain and emotional time for Sara, and she was forced to adapt and survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

8. Surviving for her Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The worst part was not being unable to do what she was passionate about. It was thinking about the family that she still had, especially her little boy. Thankfully, things did not stay at the lowest for long. After surviving on unemployment benefits, she found a job at another Salon thanks to a friend, while waiting for hers to operate again. Still, it was a phase when she was feeling deeply uninspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

9. An Unexpected Letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As Sara got used to life in the pandemic situation, on June 27 2020, a letter was written to her that she did not expect ever getting. It was, after all, from the elderly man who came with his demented wife last December. The letter opened by saying how he had waited a very long time to send this letter, although it was quite awkward for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

10. A Memorable Last Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The letter went on saying how his wife had dementia and Sara seemed like she was a professional in handling demented clients. Sara let the couple sitting next to each other during the whole process, and she even turned the woman\u2019s chair facing her husband so her husband could continually watch over her. It was an overall very heartfelt experience and his late wife felt beautiful after getting the haircut. Sadly, the woman had died last March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

11. Overwhelming Gratitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It turned out that the elderly woman really loved her new haircut that she even went back and forth to the bathroom to check herself out. It was a really happy and priceless moment for the elderly man, simply because he could see how his wife regained her sense of beauty. The man wished Sara well and reminded her to realize how valuable her profession was, although it was often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

12. Regaining Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After reading the letter, Sara only wished she could reach out to the man. However, since she could not do so, she posted it on her social media, expressing how much the letter helped her rediscover her purpose. She remembered clearly how adorable and doting the couple was at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

13. Overflowing Appreciation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The letter she posted on social media was flooded with attention and positive feedback. It got many people online emotional amid a globally harsh year for everyone due to the pandemic. The readers immediately realized that Sara was special and made a difference through her day-to-day work as a hairstylist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

14. Becoming Internet-Famous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Word spread quickly, and Sara became a viral sensation due to the letter. As stated by one person online, the letter itself was proof and recognition that Sara did her job well and deserved a big pat on the back. The letter provided a gentle touch of sweetness the Internet desperately needed in the midst of all the chaos going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

15. How Sara Spreads Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The letter was heartwarming, especially coming from those experiencing similar conditions. One of the commenters had a mother who suffered from dementia and admitted that going to hairdressers was one of her daily routines. For demented patients, something as simple as going to the salon was a huge achievement. All of the staff was as supportive as could be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

16. A Pleasant Surprise for her Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Of course, the people who admired Sara\u2019s experience were not just online strangers, but also her family. It was clear that family was a priority to Sara. Her parents were very proud that she managed to make a difference through the little things. Her mother even shared her pride by commenting on Sara\u2019s post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

17. A Proud Mother<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sara\u2019s mother wrote that what Sara did was a gift she gave to the couple. She also added how grateful she was for Sara\u2019s sensibility and thoughtfulness. Not only that, what Sara did was also a positive impact her son could look up to when he was older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

18. A Proud Grandmother<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Not only her mother, but Sara\u2019s grandmother also reached out on social media to commend Sara\u2019s kindness. She commented on how heartwarming the whole thing was and how she was really proud of her granddaughter. Both Sara\u2019s mother and grandmother were assured of the legacy that Sara carried and the pride she brought to her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

19. A Cosmetology Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Due to the overflowing online attention, Sara\u2019s workplace rewarded her tremendously. They lavished her with a bouquet, candy, and a card. Most importantly, they planned to help her become Redken certified and created a cosmetology scholarship after her name. Sara never expected the simple act of kindness she did would return to her so many times over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

20. A True Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The letter was proof that Sara had left a significant legacy at her workplace, turning critical moments into such a giant leap forward. Sara was overwhelmed by the love she received due to the post and wished that the letter could add a little light to anyone reading it and in need of comfort during challenging times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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