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New York Hair Stylist Cuts the Hair of the Homeless

Mark Bustos, a hair stylist at an upscale New York salon, spends Sunday (his one day off) cutting hair, just like the rest of the week. Well, almost like the rest of the week. Because on Sundays, Bustos' clientele don't have to pay.

From The Huffington Post: "Approaching each person with the same, simple phrase—'I want to do something nice for you today' —Bustos provides cuts to up to six people every Sunday, capturing many stylings on his Instagram account." The caption to one of his photos sums up his philosophy of generosity: "Every human life is worth the same. We all deserve a second chance."

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on December 6, 2017

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