69-Year-Old Looks Decades Younger After Receiving Breathtaking Makeover

Feb 01, 2023 by apost team

There are some moments in life when all you want is to look like a shining star. Most of us are somewhat content with our looks or have learned to accept the way we look. Others, on the contrary, yearn to pamper themselves in a way to treat themselves and show themselves some much-needed love.

One woman who knew she deserved a makeover was then-69-year-old Linda from the Republic of Panama. To make that dream come true, she traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, back in 2018 to visit Christopher Hopkins, aka The Makeover Guy.

Her makeover video, which was posted in 2018, is one of the channel’s most popular ones, with currently over 1.8 million views. You will soon find out why that is.

She probably never knew that Hopkins would be able to make her look years younger. Hopkins could most likely sense she wanted a makeover to give her a mental boost, so he chatted with her about her life and asked her why she wanted to revamp the way she looked.

“Just to feel refreshed and have a great time,” she explained. She went on to express her excitement for the anticipated makeover, which she traveled overseas just to get. She enthused: “I am so excited, I can’t believe it. I’ve been giggling all morning!”

Before she went in for the makeover, the producer asked her if there was anything on her mind that she did not want to see, makeover-wise. Linda said: “No. I just want him to make me look my best.” 

The pair talked up a storm by the time Hopkins began working his magic. Deciding for blonde locks, he began working on her hair. He wanted her bold personality to have bold hair. It was quite a change for Linda, but all in all, it certainly seems like the right choice.

Hopkins, who is best known for being a loved and respected hair stylist, chopped off a few inches of Linda’s locks and styled it in a glamorous look. Naturally, she needed a bold makeup type to represent her new look in life. The stylists gave her a dewy look that matched her skin tone to her new hairdo. The goal was to liven up Linda’s face and give it the sparkle it once had.

Once they were done, Linda finally got a look at her new self. She couldn’t believe it. She looked amazing. She was in awe at the fantastic work Hopkins and his stylists had done. The trek from Panama to Minneapolis was well worth it. And just for extra flair, we thought we would mention that the distance between the Central American country to Minneapolis is about 2,624 miles. (Thank you, Google!)

“Wonderful. Refreshed. Younger.” Those were the first three words Linda used during her post-makeover confessional. When she was asked by the producer if it was everything she expected, she replied that it was more than she had hoped. “More. More than I expected,” she shared. “I knew I had curly hair but he just made it so much fuller.”

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Linda went on to reveal that she has had blonde hair since she was in her 20s which was nearly five decades earlier. Many people would be worried about having to undergo a big change in their appearance, especially if they have maintained and gotten used to a certain look for a long time. But not Linda. “I was not concerned at all,” Linda shared. “I was just ready for change. And I love it!”

How much did she love it exactly? Well, Linda said that she “will be back,” but it would not be right away. “I’m smiling! I haven’t smiled in years!” she said with a hearty laugh.

Viewers seemed to love Linda’s new look just as much. The comments section was overflowing with comments about how good Linda looked, especially for her age. One viewer named Edith Mendez wrote: “OMG my jaw literally just dropped to the floor!!! She looks sooooooooo GOOD!!! And 69! Holy moly! Great job Christopher.”

Another person, named Emilia Motyka, caught Linda’s comment about not having smiled in years and wrote: “She hadn’t smiled ‘for years.’ Beautiful character & now with a beautiful & refreshed look that you’ve created with her natural curls. So happy to see this. :)”

One of the viewers noticed her resemblance to a certain celebrity – the late Joan Rivers. “She has a Joan Rivers feel, love it,” wrote one person named Abigail Folkes.

This just goes to show you that no one is ever too old to pamper themselves and get a makeover. We only get this life once, so take your chances!

On his LinkedIn profile, Hopkins described himself as an “entrepreneur, entertainer, cyber-star, author, and appearance aficionado.” According to his Wikipedia page, Hopkins’ salon was originally located in the Hubbard Broadcasting building in St. Paul, Minnesota. Four years later, in 1994, he relocated it to his hometown in Minneapolis and renamed his salon from Christopher Hopkins Salon to Christopher Hopkins Image Center, CHIC, for short.

Hopkins has helped boost the confidence of countless clients over the years with his expertise – and his client sample is no stranger to notables. He has appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and has even worked with celebrities such as Hillary Clinton.

It would seem like the beauty industry is truly Hopkins’ calling. Hopkins’ mother, Joann, who is sometimes seen in his videos serving as a fashion adviser to the clients, said that her son showed interest in playing dress-up and was aware of his appearance from a very young age. 

“At 18 months he talks quite a bit, most everything he tries to say is quite clear. He likes to play with shoes. Loves animals. A big tease. Likes to play with girls, dress-up, and dolls. Loves to play records, the music of all kinds. Likes his hair cut and combed just so,” Joann said on Hopkins’ about page on his website.

Hopkins’ outstanding talent has helped change the lives of women across America. His makeovers have helped women realize that the person they see after the makeover has been there all along. Women are able to reconnect with themselves once again. Even though a makeover may seem like a superficial change, it has the power to transform a person and reignite their confidence.  

What do you think of Linda’s new look? Were you inspired by her story? Do you know someone who might be able to benefit from a hair makeover? Let us know, and be sure to pass this along to your family and friends!