Richmond (USA) - This man is proof that not having a haircut for 16 years doesn't have to be a bad thing. But this month, the American from Jersey has finally done it.

True to the motto "All or nothing", he got up at around 5.30 in the morning and took a six-hour drive from Jersey to Richmond, Virginia. His goal: a new haircut from Thai Nguyen.

Of course, the hair influencer knew immediately that he had a potential viral hit on his hands when he saw the customer. So Nguyen fired up his camera straight away.

In the curious clip, the two men have a little chat. What is striking is that the guest's very long hair looks well-groomed. Nguyen therefore has little to complain about.

Nevertheless, the two agree that they finally need a new look. The customer clearly feels comfortable in the hands of the hairdresser, who is well known on TikTok.

Although he has a certain idea of what he wants to look like in the end, he still gives the hair artist a free hand. However, Nguyen sees things very similarly to his guest - and gets down to work.

The result is, to put it bluntly: a completely new person. In the video, there is a hard cut: suddenly the customer has a short haircut, an elegantly trimmed beard and is rid of his glasses.

Even by Nguyen's standards, this makeover goes viral. More than six million clicks on TikTok in the first five days.

The fact that the transformation causes amazement can also be seen in the comments column. Some users are amazed at the huge difference. And the customer?

They seamlessly join in the enthusiasm and are completely thrilled with their new look. "It's unbelievable!" he says happily on camera.

What a successful makeover!