Sweet Senior Citizen Learns Hairstyling To Help His Aging Wife
The pandemic has forced most people to learn some new skills in order to make do at home when things like hair salons and gyms have been closed. The last year has been especially hard on the elderly population as they face the challenges of aging in isolation.
One gentleman from Red Deer, AB, Canada, recognized how hard it is for his wife to style her hair on her own. He decided that he should learn how to style it for her and went looking for some help.
Our Grandparents Are Aging Alone
Surviving months in various stages of lockdown has been especially challenging for the elderly population.
Unable to see family, being in a high-risk category, and having all their favorite places be completely inaccessible are just a few of the issues they face. Without the usual supports, seniors are forced to figure things out alone.
This Senior Man Decided To Learn Cosmetology
One senior citizen went out in search of a beauty school that could teach him how to curl his wife's hair because it was getting harder for her as she gets older.
The salon was inspired by his gesture and the owner of the business shared the story to their Facebook page. The emotional story quickly started getting attention from people all over who admired the man's dedication to his wife.
A Local Story Goes Viral
The sweet senior man at the center of this story did not want to be identified but was willing to have his story shared in hopes that someone else may be inspired to do the same thing.
The reality is that many senior citizens go through the process of getting older alone. This woman is lucky to have a husband that continues to look out for her!
People Are Inspired By His Gesture Of Love
The post also racked up some supportive comments on the beauty school's Instagram page.
Many users were inspired by the gesture of love saying they hope they find such a caring partner someday.
He Learned To Do This So His Wife Doesn't Have To
The man explained that his wife was struggling with her vision and kept burning herself while trying to curl her hair.
He knows that her appearance was always something she cared about and wanted to help her however he could.
In 31 Years This Stylist Had Never Encountered This...
Carrie Hannah, the school director at Delmar College of Hair and Esthetics, said that she could tell the man genuinely cared for his wife.
Carrie has been a hairstylist for over 31 years but said that this was an industry first for her. She will remember it as one of her favorite days on the job.
Not Everyone Would Commit To This
The hairstylists working there were more than happy to help the man learn the basics of curling and styling hair using a mannequin for practice.
They also taught him how to safely curl the hair in a way that won't burn his wife.
Learning To Apply Someone Elses Mascara Can't Be Easy
The stylists from the beauty school also gave the man an impromptu lesson in applying mascara and some other makeup.
He left the salon prepared to help his wife with her hair and makeup whenever she would like.
Commenters Are In Love With His Love
The original post on HairDesign By Britney's Facebook page has racked up over 20k comments.
People are truly heart-warmed by this man's selfless gesture and the salon's role in helping him achieve his goal.
Will More Men Start Taking Cosmetology Courses?
The now-viral story has stirred the emotions of anyone who stumbled across it online. Carrie Hannah sums it up by saying "he just genuinely warmed everyone's hearts. We really needed some cheering up and he sure did it."
Some men have even suggested they would like to participate in a similar lesson one day.
Seasonings Of Love
Upon getting a new label maker, one woman's husband took it upon himself to create punny labels for everything he could find in their house so that she could have a laugh.
These are just the seasonings.
Her Cheerleader Even When He's Not Around
Her husband headed to work early and she was getting ready to go for a job interview.
When she got in her car, she found this note that he left for her.
Apparently, Husbands Aren't The Best At Handling Birth
Her husband was absolutely adamant that he be with her throughout the whole birthing process, even when she was pulled into an emergency C-section.
Unfortunately, his nerves couldn't handle the process and he passed out seconds after the baby was born.
Gal Gadot's Husband Knows What's Up
Fans of the superhero know Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman all across the world, but her husband is still her #1 fan through it all.
I wonder if he had the shirt custom-made.
You're Doing Great, Honey!
His wife is teaching herself how to crochet, and, wanting to be supportive, he tried to act like this tiny square was an adequate blanket.
Honestly, I wish someone would hype me up like this.
Love Really Is Beautiful
This couple met each other 30 years ago at university—he was Greek and she was from Hong Kong, though she visited him in Greece before they parted ways.
He found her on LinkedIn decades later and the flame rekindled. He moved to be with her and they have been happily married ever since.
Even The Finest Art Critic Would Love This Piece
During their first Thanksgiving together in their shared home, her boyfriend fell on the stairs and ended up making a hole in the drywall.
Instead of covering it up, he decided to have fun with it.
I'm Not Crying, You Are
Marriage vows clearly state "till death do us part," but this husband found a way to still be there for his wife even after he passed away by sending her this edible arrangement.
Imagine her surprise when that arrived.
I'll Never Let Go, Jack!
This couple was trapped up on a mountain when a sudden snowstorm engulfed them and they were forced to navigate the treacherous weather together.
He held her jacket the whole time because he was afraid to lose her.
There's A Reason They Call It "Falling In Love"
Her husband was tasked with raking up the leaves in the backyard, but when she looked outside, she saw this.
They've been married for 28 years, but he still finds new ways to tell her he loves her.
