Living by this mindset, artistic hairstylist Gue Ōliveira helps people feel more confident in their locks by giving them jaw-dropping makeovers. Keep scrolling to find some amazing befores and afters, and be warned that they’re so good that you might feel tempted to book your own appointment ASAP.
While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with celebrity hairstylist Charlene Spiller, who kindly agreed to tell us more about why people feel the urge to go through drastic changes.
The InStyle magazine survey has found that about 66% of women feel that their hairstyle is due for a makeover. 25% of those felt that a color change would make them more satisfied with their hairstyle. Meanwhile, 48% of women surveyed believed that they needed a good haircut to be more happy with their mane.
Men have their concerns about hair too, with 49% confessing to being very worried about how their hairstyle looked. Similar to women, 70% of male respondents reported that they would like to change something about their hair.
Celebrity hairstylist Charlene Spiller believes that many people feel the urge to go through a major transformation because a new hairdo allows them to discover something new. "Your hair is the first thing you see in the morning when you wake up. You look at the top of your head, and sometimes you just need to feel a sense of discovery, and I think changing your hair does that," she tells Bored Panda
“For many, a hair transformation can represent a new version of themselves. A transformation in our appearance is a way of reflecting our inner world," says psychological coach Lucy Spicer.
"It can be used to creatively express our personality and how we want to be perceived by others. Opting for a hair makeover that feels good and authentic to you can significantly boost your confidence and self-esteem."
Stressful events especially motivate us to seek makeovers, which can provide a cathartic experience. “When we go through a period of change that is painful for us, we tend to make decisions that offer us immediate relief. We want to free ourselves from strong emotions,” says psychotherapist Rebecca Newman.
Another reason we might feel the urge for a transformation is to gain a sense of control. When we feel like our life is slipping through our fingers and we feel powerless over certain situations, deciding to color or cut our hair can make us feel in charge.
Spiller shares that one of the most memorable makeovers she's done was with a woman who decided to embrace her mature hair. "I convinced her to do it differently so she looked younger. Needless to say, the formula that I chose to use on her hair changed her life because now her gray blends in and she looks younger and more vivacious."
However, before committing to a drastic change, it may be helpful to think through a few things to ensure that the person doesn’t regret the new hairdo the next day. Artistic hair expert Sareena Acharya urges clients to ask themselves why they’re opting for a makeover and what their level of commitment is towards maintaining it.
“Getting a transformation is not the end of it, the maintenance of a new hairdo is equally important. Every look necessitates a certain level of commitment to maintain it, through styling the cut or caring for colour. I try to ensure that a client never regrets a hairstyle later, because it’s hard to reverse the transformation in the short term,” she adds.
