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318 Extreme Haircut Transformations That Are Truly Inspiring
CuriositiesJUL 14, 2017

318 Extreme Haircut Transformations That Are Truly Inspiring

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Anyone who went from long to short hair knows the fear that comes before getting such an extreme haircut and the relief after. As they say - short hair, don't care!
We recently asked Bored Pandas around the world to share their hair makeovers before and after in pictures, and we were pleasantly surprised! Not only were these people unafraid of scissors choosing their new extreme hairstyles, but many of them also donated their long braids to good causes.
Now, we've picked the top extreme hair makeovers and combined them with the best internet finds. From badass bald girls giving their hair to charity to guys saying goodbye to the long locks look these extreme haircuts will certainly give you the courage to undergo a transformation of your own.

#1 My Mom Asked Me For Something Fun To Play With Before Chemo Takes Her Hair

My Mom Asked Me For Something Fun To Play With Before Chemo Takes Her Hair
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#2 My Friend Shaved Off All Her Gorgeous Blonde Hair In Support Of One Of The Teachers At Our School Whose 3 Year Old Son And 2 Year Old Daughter Both Have Cancer. She Is Beautiful Inside And Out

My Friend Shaved Off All Her Gorgeous Blonde Hair In Support Of One Of The Teachers At Our School Whose 3 Year Old Son And 2 Year Old Daughter Both Have Cancer. She Is Beautiful Inside And Out
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#3 Extreme Transformation

Extreme Transformation
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What is a Hair Makeover?

A hair makeover is any kind of hair treatment that alters your usual look. Every haircut changes your looks, and while getting a nice layered look won’t give you a dramatic change as an extreme haircut would, it will still make you look (and feel!) different. The best part is that an extreme hair makeover doesn't just mean chopping off your hair. There are many other options to choose from! 

While going for an extreme haircut may require courage, there are other ways to achieve a transformation that is less radical but equally impactful. You can experiment with hair color, try a different hairstyle, or get hair extensions. A relaxing spa treatment can also give your hair a complete makeover without changing its length or color.

And if you’re looking for a bit more inspiration before you take a plunge into the world of extreme hairstyles, you can browse our list of hair makeovers before and after for a little while longer.

#4 New Gender, New Hair (My Transition)

New Gender, New Hair (My Transition)
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#5 Four Year Transformation, All From Learning How To Take Care Of My Curls

Four Year Transformation, All From Learning How To Take Care Of My Curls
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#6 My Biggest Transformation

My Biggest Transformation
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#7 Incredible Transformation

Incredible Transformation
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#8 Incredible Transformation

Incredible Transformation
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#9 Before And After Haircut

Before And After Haircut
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#10 Extreme Transformation

Extreme Transformation
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#11 From Long To Short

From Long To Short
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#12 Before And After

Before And After
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#13 Gave All My Hair To Locks Of Love

Gave All My Hair To Locks Of Love
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#14 Chopped Most Of My Hair Off. Best Hair Related Decision I Ever Made

Chopped Most Of My Hair Off. Best Hair Related Decision I Ever Made
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#15 TSA Doesn't Randomly Pick Me Anymore

TSA Doesn't Randomly Pick Me Anymore
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#16 My 6-Year-Old Daughter Cut Off Over 13 Inches Of Her Hair To Donate

My 6-Year-Old Daughter Cut Off Over 13 Inches Of Her Hair To Donate
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#17 I Have Depression And I Always Wanted To Shave My Head. So I Shaved It And Donated My 28 Inch Long Hair

I Have Depression And I Always Wanted To Shave My Head. So I Shaved It And Donated My 28 Inch Long Hair
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#18 I Just Got My First Haircut In 6 Years. What Do You Think?

I Just Got My First Haircut In 6 Years. What Do You Think?
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#19 Donating More Than Half Of Hair

Donating More Than Half Of Hair
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#20 Donate Your Hair To People Who Lost Their Own Hair Due To Cancer Treatment, Hormone Disorders Etc. You'll Get A Nice New Look And A Great Feeling

Donate Your Hair To People Who Lost Their Own Hair Due To Cancer Treatment, Hormone Disorders Etc. You'll Get A Nice New Look And A Great Feeling
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