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#2

23 vs. 31 - Lost The Weight (160lbs) 7 Years Ago. My Hair Moved From The Top Of My Head To My Face And I’m Still Trying To Find My Look, But I Felt Good Today

Final score:

145points

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Boopie Dew 3 years ago

Looking GREAT!!

17points

#3

Mid 20’s To Mid 30’s

Final score:

143points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

You looked like a caveman before.

18points

Being an ugly duckling, which takes its name from Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, refers to glowing up and developing into an attractive and successful person as opposed to what one has been before in their early days. But many people grew up with the idea of being an “ugly duckling” when they were kids and for some, it still follows them into their adult life.

As a result, even if this is a positive and celebrated transformation, many people can suffer lasting emotional effects. For example, ugly duckling syndrome can be a reason why so many of us can’t take compliments and see stares from people of the opposite sex as insults.

#4

19 To 27 - 220lbs Down Due To Gradual And Sustained Change Over A Long Time

Final score:

141points

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Daria Z 3 years ago

Awesome! 👍

18points

#5

15 - 19 I’d Like To Thank Accutane And Losing 90lbs

Final score:

141points

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David K 3 years ago

I had to look up what Accutane is (probably because I never had troubles with acne), but now I see what effect she has on her mind. The girl looks gorgeous with her new look.

21points

#6

[16-17] Two Selfies, Before And After Double Jaw Surgery

Final score:

140points

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Lara Löwenherz 3 years ago

Happy for you. Your beautiful!

30points

Moreover, those who have ever seen themselves as ugly ducklings can struggle to realize the power of their natural beauty. It may also be a good thing, since it helps to develop an inner strength that later carries us in our lives.

Most importantly, people who glowed up later in their lives are now much more likely to judge a book by what’s inside rather than its cover. Appreciation of inner beauty is a beautiful thing that enriches humans in profound ways.

In the end, looks come and go, and if you build your personality solely on your outer traits, you may well struggle to cope with your identity in the event that you lose them.

#7

18 To 28 - Lost The Glasses, Found Some Hair, Kept The Nerdiness And Over-Optimism

Final score:

136points

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Rebecca 3 years ago

Wasn't ugly before

52points

#8

2019-2020. Went Through A Bad Year After A Horrible Failed Toxic Relationship (2014-2018) Gained A Bunch Of Weight Then Got It Together Finally

Final score:

118points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

The fact that your "horrible toxic relationship" failed was a blessing in disguise. You look and feel great now, right?

24points

#9

14 vs. 18 M / Used To Get Bullied So Hard I Still Get Insecure

Final score:

112points

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Zophra 3 years ago

Beautiful eyelashes

9points

#10

Lost 100lbs And Now I Model Full Time!

Final score:

103points

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Hańka 3 years ago

Wow!

16points

#11

22-31 Gained A Pair Of Glasses, Some Weight, And A Few Tats

Final score:

98points

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Lisa 3 years ago

This looks like it could have been taken later that same day

5points

#12

12-27. Childhood Was A Rough But It Makes For A Good Personality

Final score:

98points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

Aww, you were adorable as a kid. I won't deny that you are a stunner now.

18points

#13

19 -> 25 Found An Interview I Did At My First Internship About 6 Years Ago

Final score:

97points

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Jeffrey Alexander 3 years ago

wow outdone yourself!

7points

#14

14-26 I’m Becoming More Comfortable With Myself Now, But I Still Have A Lot Of Work Left To Do. Learning To Love Myself Has Been Hard, But I Like The Person I’m Becoming

Final score:

95points

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CorgiGirl 3 years ago

I love red hair. You look so handsome

22points

#15

15 To 27. Was Bullied A Lot

Final score:

88points

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David K 3 years ago

She looked lovely at the age of 15. People who bully someone are just hiding the fact that themselves are missing something and such display of their behavior makes them in fact look ridiculous and weak (which they however do not realize until after few years, sometimes never).

28points

#16

19 To 23

Final score:

87points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

I think that you looked fine in the before photo, just that your clothes were a bit frumpy, and aged you.

8points

#17

(15-31) Got Mildly Better At Grooming Over The Years

Final score:

86points

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Red Hair Blue Soul 3 years ago

I see what you did there. Love that

0points

#18

Grades 2,4 & 6 To Age 27 And 28

Final score:

84points

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Lara Löwenherz 3 years ago

Beautiful woman

17points

#19

17 To 22

Final score:

82points

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Daria Z 3 years ago

I kinda like the "before" look, too :)

49points

#20

Always Dreamed Of Owning A Motorbike, Made It Happen 14 Years Later And Had A Glow Up Along The Way [14-28]

Final score:

80points

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Anita Marx 3 years ago

We need more women driving the bike of her dreams.

24points

#21

18-26: I Finally Figured Out What To Do With My Hands!

Final score:

80points

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Avery S Alberico 3 years ago

you put a ring on it! Congrats!

14points

#22

My Body And Style Have Changed From 12 To 30, But I Still Listen To An Embarrassing Amount Of Brand New

Final score:

78points

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Canadian in Cornwall 3 years ago

you've gone very thin though......

49points

#23

13 To 26. For The First Time In My Life I Feel At Peace With Myself

Final score:

76points

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Anita Marx 3 years ago

Feeling the peace inside is always the best thing! No matter what you look like.

19points

#24

2010 (18) vs. 2020 (28)

Final score:

75points

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von Funnyname 3 years ago

my god those EYES!

25points

#25

May, 2019 To Me Just Yesterday. Lost 65lbs This Year Since February

Final score:

75points

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Stella Chen 3 years ago

Did he become a genie?

20points

#26

Freshman Year - 6th Year Senior

Final score:

73points

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Raine Soo 3 years ago

That facial hair is doing wonders for you. I also like what you did to your hair. You look so sharp now.

18points

#27

From Senior Year Of High School, To Senior Year Of College

Final score:

70points

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BabaBizzle 3 years ago

You got swagger and style ! 🔥

3points

#28

17 To 26 - I Kept That Bob For 7 Years Unfortunately. Got Lasik, Cleared Up The Acne And Gained Confidence

Final score:

63points

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Anita Marx 3 years ago

Looks pretty in both pics, in the first more natural.

8points

#29

(17-22) To Be Fair, I Did Have A Great Time Fishing

Final score:

61points

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Ben Smith 3 years ago

I don’t believe this one qualifies.

42points

#30

15yr Old To 26yr Old. I Used To Cut My Hair Short So I Looked Like A Guy And Food Was My Comfort Blanket

Final score:

55points

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I'm a makeup addict 3 years ago

she's so beautiful!!!

7points

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#31

12-22.got Contacts, Learned How To Do Makeup And Hair And Maintaining A Healthier Weight

Final score:

25points

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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

Some of us are late bloomers, but once everything finally comes together! We are set. You will look so much better than the “beauties” at your 10 year reunion. And your 20th. And all the rest. They all peaked at 18. You, on the other hand, have already had one, and will continue to have a long series of other peaks throughout your life.

4points

#32

17 To 21

Final score:

24points

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#33

Found Some Photos From The 8th Grade. 2010 vs. 2020

Final score:

24points

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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

You look wonderful!

3points

#34

Middle School Was Sooo Hard To Me. Nobody Had A Crush On Me. I Wasn't Even At The Bottom Of The "Hottest Girls" List. Now... Well, Things Have Changed A Bit. No Surgery, Just A Resounding Puberty

Final score:

23points

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BisexualCelebrity 3 years ago

you were cuter in Middle school than I am..... I don't see anything wrong with it

6points

#35

(21-30) Eight Years Ago, I Met A Girl At A College Party Who Would Become My Girlfriend After Reconnecting With Her Over Ig Six Months Ago. The Picture On The Left Is The Only Evidence We Have Of That Night. Right Is At A Friends Wedding This Past September. Now Featuring: Better Hairstyle Choices!

(21-30) Eight Years Ago, I Met A Girl At A College Party Who Would Become My Girlfriend After Reconnecting With Her Over Ig Six Months Ago. The Picture On The Left Is The Only Evidence We Have Of That Night. Right Is At A Friends Wedding This Past September. Now Featuring: Better Hairstyle Choices!

Final score:

23points

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CorgiGirl 3 years ago

Gorgeous couple. Sweet then, stunning now.

4points

#36

Just Puberty. 12 To 18

Final score:

23points

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Amanda Sherland 3 years ago

Very pretty

3points

#37

4 Years Is A Mighty Long Time

Final score:

22points

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jasper 3 years ago

You look like a K-pop star! :)

2points

#38

23m Lmao

Final score:

21points

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DforDory 3 years ago

Now he resembles young Johnny Depp. Looks good.😉

6points

#39

13 vs. 23 - Let’s Just Say The Last Decade Has Been... A Wild Ride Lol

Final score:

21points

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#40

Me At 14 vs. 19

Final score:

20points

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Wendy 3 years ago

Wow!

3points

#41

12 To 20!

Final score:

19points

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#42

Age 13 To 22

Final score:

19points

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Batman_Lover 3 years ago

This is just me being stupid, so don't down vote this because it's just what I thought when I first looked at it, but does anyone else get hippie vibes from the first picture

7points