Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in September 2016.
A fresh manicure can work wonders for confidence, and no one knows this better than the people who bring that confidence to life. One Texas manicurist is gaining widespread attention for turning a simple act of kindness into a viral moment of inspiration.
Brandalyn Mae Porter, a nail technician and caregiver, recently shared a heartwarming encounter on Facebook that has resonated with thousands. The story began when an elderly resident at her workplace requested clear nail polish, explaining that she didn’t want to draw attention to her “ugly” hands.Brandalyn Mae Porter posing while sitting with Christmas trees for sale in the background, Photo Credit: Brandalyn Mae Porter/Facebook
Porter, however, saw something entirely different.
“CLEAR?! That’s no fun,” Porter wrote in her now-viral post. She gently asked the woman why she chose clear, and her response revealed deep insecurity: “My hands are ugly, I don’t want to draw attention to them.”
In that moment, Porter offered words of encouragement that transformed her client’s perspective.
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