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.
To avoid impulsive decisions Spicer advises going through her handy checklist instead. “Ask yourself why you want to opt for a transformation in your appearance and what is your intention for creating this change? How would you like this transformation to make you feel? Are you doing it for yourself or for others? It helps to really sit with your ‘why’ and ensure that you’re doing it for yourself and for positive reasons,” she recommends.
However, it’s worth noting that a makeover doesn’t always need to be drastic to be considered a transformation. The decision to take care of our natural hair can be equally impactful. Clinical psychologist Radhika Bapat says, “I know people who have decided to embrace their natural, chemical-free hair to let it grow on its own. In many ways, this is drastic.”
Achieving natural, healthy hair is not easy and requires patience, good products, and a routine. Something that can additionally help achieve natural hair transformation is deep conditioning it, having regular trims, avoiding heat styling, and staying on top of your vitamins and minerals, as deficiencies and a poor diet can lead hair to shed. For more inspiration, make sure to check out our previous article on women who ditched dying their hair!
For those who want to mix up their natural hair without causing a lot of damage to it, Spiller suggests, "I think you can change your hair slightly by adding bangs, adding layers, pinning it up, changing the color (temporarily) At this point, your hair becomes your best accessory!"
