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Our hair is like a business card—a reflection of ourselves that we can design however we choose. Whether it’s conservative and minimal, or extravagant and colorful, there’s no wrong way—just your way.

The subreddit r/HairDye knows this well. Created in 2013, it has grown to 657,000 members, all eager to share their passion for self-expression.

We decided to revisit this corner of the internet to compile a new collection of before-and-after pictures that celebrate creativity and individuality. The only thing you'll ever regret is not highlighting your potential!

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    The desire to experiment is understandable. A few years ago, one survey revealed that a third of women feel their hair negatively affects their mood.

    Additionally, 50% of respondents reported being unhappy with their hair half the time, while 70% said they feel self-conscious when dissatisfied with their hairstyle.

    To learn more about the process, we got in touch with Christina Butcher, the woman behind Hair Romance, a website dedicated entirely to our precious accessory.

    "Hair has the power to transform and a new hairstyle can make you look like a different person," she told Bored Panda.

    "A successful hair transformation should make you feel more like yourself! The right tone will bring out your best features. It might feel a shock when you first look in the mirror, but you’ll feel like your best self with the right hair transformation."

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    So, good hair is transformative and affects emotional health—our self-worth, self-confidence, how we interact with people, our productivity, what we believe about ourselves, our resilience... When you think about it, everything really is impacted when we aren’t happy with our hair.

    According to Christina, the cool thing about dying our hair is that it can start to feel thicker. Even "adding in highlights can add depth and dimension to your hair," she said.

    "Subtle hair changes can be just as important as a dramatic change. The details can make all the difference."


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    Woman with a striking black and white hairstyle, showcasing changing hair color, in a vibrant red lace top.

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    Sarah K
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this post is about hair but her eyes are absolutely stunning!

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    If you're conscious of it, dyeing shouldn't destroy your hair either.

    "You can change your hair gradually to limit any damage to it," Christina of Hair Romance said. "A gloss or toner can also add shine to your hair and improve your hair’s manageability too."

    In fact, "Often the way that you style your hair can cause more damage than dye, for example, using hot styling tools daily."

    "Newer treatments like K18 are also incredible at restoring and maintaining the quality of your hair so you can have more fun with your hair!" she added.


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    Person with bright pink hair, showcasing a style change in hair color.

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    lindsaygerring
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty lady she's so pretty she got that look as Prince said RIPower King 🤴🏼

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    One poll from the UK found that 1 in 20 women will spend more than $62,500 during their lifetime on coloring their hair.

    Results from the survey of 2,000 respondents revealed that they spent at least $125 visiting a salon every six-and-a-half weeks for a color change.

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    Woman showcasing changing hair color from vibrant pink to blonde.

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    Earthquake903
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She could probably pull off almost any hairstyle or color, very photogenic

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    Person with vibrant pink hair showing changing hair color style.

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    painttheyellowsubgreen
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW!!! You put the STUN in Stunning! I am being forced to not just like, but love pink today. Yet again, she pulls this off like she was born with it. She is rocking the brighter, more neon tone of magenta. Very much like I did my daughters, but I'm not a professional so my daughters was all one note. This has amazing highlights and lowlights. And her eyeliner is really awesome.

    One in four said they would spend $23,000 over their lifetime—or the equivalent of $365 annually—altering the natural color of their hair.

    Blonde was the color most likely to be chosen, with 44 percent of women going for highlights or something similar.

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    Bright rainbow Changing-Hair-Color on long hair in a colorful salon setting.

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! These posts are making me regret having a job where the uniform policy dictates that hair should be in the natural colour range.

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    Woman wearing glasses with curly blonde hair and straight red hair, showcasing changing hair color.

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    painttheyellowsubgreen
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a huge fan of curls, and your's are gorgeous, but this color and blow out give you a glow you didn't have in the other pic. Beautiful.

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    The study also found that the average respondent would go through 6 different hairstyles in their lifetime and 4 varieties of color.

    Just 18 percent of those polled maintained the same hair color their entire life.

    "Hair should be fun and changing your hairstyle is easy. Don’t be afraid to switch it up!" Christina Butcher said.

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    Woman with green hair in a car, showcasing changing hair color and wearing a green top, sunlight casting shadows.

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    Robert Benson
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But does she have to change her hair color every time she wears a different colored top?

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    However, you don't need to rush it. Allow yourself to tame the thought. The average respondent of the aforementioned poll waited until they were 20 years old before experimenting with hair dye.

    Overall, 55 percent said they felt better about themselves with a new hair color, and 8 in 10 admitted their confidence levels were directly affected by the condition of their hair.

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    So these pictures don't lie!


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    #32

    Woman with glasses shows changing hair color in a 3x3 grid: purple, red, pink, white, lilac, and blue.

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    Person in a car with purple hair, wearing glasses and a light sweater, smiling. Changing hair color to vibrant shades.

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    Pastel pink braided hairstyle showcasing changing hair color.

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    Vibrant hair transition from dark purple to bright pink, showcasing unique hair coloring.

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a really good way to keep your hair color for a longer time. This past summer I paid someone to dye my hair, we used 4 different colors and I loved it. Once the roots started growing back out, is when it started to look bad and it got to a point where I couldn't deal with it any longer and just dyed the whole thing, if I did what this person did to their roots, I could have kept the look for another couple of months.

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    Person with short changing hair color from dark to light, showcasing transformation.

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    MegDragon
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    3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh look, someone who is complemented by any hair color. I’m not jealous… *sniff*

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    Person with bright blue hair in a car, smiling, showcasing changing hair color.

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    Woman with vibrant purple hair color posing indoors, showcasing changing hair color style.

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    Woman showcasing changing hair color from blue to blonde while sitting in a car.

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    Before and after images showing changing hair color transformation with new highlights.

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    Before and after photos of a woman with changing hair color from blonde to pink.

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    Woman with vibrant purple hair smiles, showcasing changing hair color styling.

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    Two images showing the same person with different hair color, demonstrating changing hair color transformations.

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    Four images of the same person showcasing changing hair color: yellow, purple, blue, and green.

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    Bi.Felicia
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally think the green, in the bottom right picture, compliments her best. It really accentuates her eyes.

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