Barber gives teen 'glow-up' haircut – and turns him 'from a boy into a man'

Rear view of young man in barbershop having haircut
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One teenager has created a buzz online after he showcased his latest hairstyle.

Changing your hairstyle can often lead to a striking change in appearance, and the recent reveal by @mysterio.taperologist, a popular TikTok users with 620,000 followers, is no exception.

The Brampton-based barber impressed his audience by posting a video that captures the magical effect of a well-executed haircut.

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Initially, the clip shows the young client seated in the chair, donning long locks swept over in a comb and sporting spectacles. .

Remarkably, moments later, he brandishes an entirely new and unrecognisable fresh cut – without a single word being spoken. It’s not just the hair that’s changed; the creative barber has crafted a stylish curly top fade, while the glasses have been removed, adding to the stunning transformation.

Commenters are applauding the makeover which has already scored 2.1 million likes and 17,800 shares, leaving viewers amazed. Reactions have poured in with someone stating with disbelief: "Not the same boy," and another declaring: "That's not the same person."

Another admirer praised the metamorphosis exclaiming: "What a transition." Meanwhile, another curious fan who joked: "How did a haircut give him a jawline?" Many highlighted how dramatically a “haircut changes a person”.