A woman came to my beauty salon in tears. Her son’s wedding was in a few hours, and she only had $12. She said, “I don’t want to embarrass him with my looks…” I sat her down, did her hair and makeup for free.
But the next day, I went to work and, to my shock, my entire salon was full of clients. More than 70 people were waiting for their turn, with a line stretching outside the door.
Then, I got a call and froze in shock: a local TV station wanted to feature me. This woman turned out to be a famous influencer with over a million followers. She often visits salons disguised as an ordinary client, asking for a makeover.
She had loved my work so much that she posted a glowing review on her page, and it went viral. She praised not only my skills but also my kindness in refusing payment.
Now, my business is thriving. I’m fully booked for the next couple of months—all thanks to that one woman.