A Helping Hand Sparks Joy in Hair Stylist’s Life

In a small community in Mexico, many businesses had been affected by the pandemic. Some closed permanently, others remain empty waiting for clients to return. That was the case for Patricia. “I am a hair stylist,” she told The 700 Club. “I like to transform the way people look. Before the pandemic, I had enough work. But since COVID there hasn’t been many clients.”

Patricia is also a single mom, so there has been no one else to help her provide for her daughter. “I remember one time I was desperate because I had to pay rent, electricity, and gas. I looked for other ways to get that money. I looked for another job. I worked nights four times a week in a soup kitchen,” she said. 

When CBN’s Orphan’s Promise met her, she told us she was out of money and that she’d not been able to replace broken and worn out equipment at the shop.

Thanks to the donors of CBN’s Orphan’s Promise, we provided the family with emergency food. Then we delivered some new hair cutting equipment including professional hair clippers and a hair washing sink. “This is an amazing surprise!” declared Patricia as she examined each new item.

Next we gave her a new professional hair styling chair that rotates and salon lab coats. We also provided training on how to manage the business. “With the new tools, I think clients will recommend me to their friends and family and I will have even more income,” she added.

Now that Patricia’s salon has reopened, she said she no longer has to work a second job. “I now have more clients and feel like we are moving forward. I thank you all very much. These things are so beautiful. I am very excited and grateful for everything they gave me. Thank you!”