All Photos via @gwilymcpughBy Steph Bong·May 08, 2026
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There’s nothing more inspiring than a dramatic, life-changing transformation—so it’s no surprise when these stories (and their powerful before and after shots!) go absolutely viral on social media. BTC reposted what happened when a barber told his client to grow a beard…and the internet went crazy. See what the hype is about below!
When 22-year-old Gwilym Pugh’s (@gwilymcpugh) barber told him to grow a beard, he was a shy businessman running an insurance company out of his spare bedroom. Due to injuries…
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