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Getting beautified at the hair salon is a luxury most women cherish. But for those who are too old to drive or living in assisted living facilities, its a simple pleasure that often doesn't happen.

Hairstylist Katie Hill (@creations.by.k80) has made it her mission to serve women living in a nearby assisted living home. Once a week, she goes to color, cut, and visit with a loyal group of female clients whose lives she has changed–and vice-versa. In an emotional video on Instagram, she shared the deep impact of working with these women.

"I often get asked what one of my favorite things is about being a hairstylist in an assisted living facility. My answer would be getting to learn about and work with women from a different generation," she shared in the video's caption.

Throughout the video, Hill can be seen styling and cutting a number of different women who come to her salon within the assisted living facility, which was renovated last year. "I see these women once a week and we talk about EVERYTHING. They have trusted to tell me heavy things. Past relationships, loved ones they've lost, friendship struggles or even the current emotions or anxiety they deal with as they age."

She continues, "It makes me think about no matter what age we are, all women deal with the same problems. It's intimidating but comforting."

Each client she sees has a smile on her face and can be seen conversing with Hill, who pays special attention to what each woman would like to make them feel their most beautiful. Hill goes on to explain that when she first started working with these women, she was not confident in herself.

"When I started the job, I worried they wouldn't like me because of my age difference, or that they wouldn't take me seriously. I've never been more wrong," she writes. "They care about me. They always asks what's going on with me or if I'm doing okay. They constantly uplift and thank me for visiting them once a week."

For Hill, it's the human connection that has made it all worth it. "Some can't remember my name, or even what they ate for dinner, but they know I come every Monday and remember that. That makes me feel the power of my job and how I can heal people," she says.

She concludes the video with immense gratitude. "To my group of friends at the facility, thank you for helping me grow into the woman I've always wanted to become," she writes.

Her touching video had a big impact on viewers, including other hairstylists working in assisted living facilities.

"I’m a stylist also 25 years in Assisted living /Nursing home. I have met some amazing people along my way .So many life with a special place in my heart I’ve learned so much through them♥️," one shared.

Another wrote, "I'm a stylist w/30 years in the biz & have a good amount of older clients whom I hold near & dear to my heart❤️ I just love your work with all the elders! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

And another added, "Their knowledge and stories are forever in my heart. I still relate to some even years after working with the ladies. Everyday I want to go back into an assisted living salon because of the beauty of their hearts 🫶🏼🥺."