This woman spent years living on the street, collecting bottles just to buy food. Due to her appearance, no one wanted to hire her. But one day, a famous stylist noticed her and offered to change her appearance. She was washed, given manicures and pedicures, had hair removal, got a new hairstyle, and was made up. The before-and-after photos will amaze you.

A person needs a job to earn money for housing and basic necessities. Yet finding a job may require access to resources that are difficult to obtain without money or stable housing.

If appearance influences an employer’s first impression, the obstacle can become even harder to overcome.

However, it is important not to assume that every employer would reject someone because of their appearance. Hiring decisions depend on many factors, and people experiencing homelessness do find work in a wide range of professions.

The larger issue is that a person’s circumstances can create practical disadvantages before their abilities are properly considered.

Someone may have years of experience, valuable skills, and a genuine desire to work, yet struggle to communicate those strengths when they are worried about where they will sleep that night.

A makeover can temporarily remove some visible barriers. It cannot, by itself, solve every problem connected to employment or housing.