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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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    2 weeks 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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    2 weeks 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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    2 weeks 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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    2 weeks 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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    2 weeks 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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    #19

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

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    painttheyellowsubgreen
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    2 weeks 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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    2 weeks 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.

    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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    Bi.Felicia
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    2 weeks 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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    2 weeks 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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    #41

    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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    #47

    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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    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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    2 weeks 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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    Woman with long, vibrant red hair wearing a black top, capturing the essence of changing hair color.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW! What a powerful combination with those amazing green Eyes - Stunning!

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    Person with vibrant green hair and piercings showcasing a changing-hair-color style indoors.

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    Bi.Felicia
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those eyebrows though... As someone who was a teenager in the late nineties, early 2000's, when having the thinnest eyebrows, like in this picture, was the style, I'd suggest you let them grow back out. Many ladies in my age group do not have eyebrows any longer, due to the excessive plucking and now have to draw them on.

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    Woman with striking pink and purple hair, showcasing changing hair color.

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    Purple hair transformation in a parking lot setting, showcasing vibrant changing hair color.

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    Bi.Felicia
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking she may have used her sweatshirt color as a reference guide. I think a picture of her hair, wearing a different color shirt, would make the hair stand out more.

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    Person with pink, wavy hair and sunglasses outdoors, showcasing a change in hair color.

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    #61

    Woman with vibrant Changing-Hair-Color variations: orange, green, copper, and pink hairstyles in four sections.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she looks better with the side bangs than the full bangs.

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    #62

    Woman showcasing changing hair color from purple to pink, with tattoos on her arms, in two different settings.

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    #64

    Woman with purple hair on left and blue hair on right, illustrating changing hair color.

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    Woman showing changing hair color from dark to light in before and after images.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her expression. Says “really people” in both pics 😆

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    Before and after images showing a woman's changing hair color from dark brown to blonde.

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    #67

    Woman with vibrant purple hair in a floral dress, outdoors.

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    Different styles of changing hair color, showing blonde, pink, and orange hues.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting how in the pic with orange hair, on the bottom right, she appears to be older than in all of the other pictures, but yet she doesn't have the tattoo on her arm, like in the photo above, top right...

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    #69

    Woman showcasing changing hair color styles from blue to brown.

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    Collage of changing hair color: red, green, blue, and black hairstyles on one person.

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    Person with changing hair color from blonde to vibrant red, showcasing transformation.

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    Person showing different changing hair color styles: blue, blonde, pink, and braided.

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    Person with changing-hair-color, featuring orange and dark tones, wearing glasses and a choker, indoors.

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    Person smiling with pink and black hair outdoors, highlighting changing hair color.

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    Woman with changing hair color from red to blonde, wearing glasses and a necklace.

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    Woman with Changing Hair Color from purple to green, wearing glasses and a black necklace.

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    Two women showcasing different looks with changing hair color; one with dark hair, the other with blonde.

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    A person showcasing various changing hair color styles in a collage, featuring vibrant and creative designs.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is she really wearing a mini Expo dry-erase marker, as an earring, in the bottom right picture??

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    #83

    Person with long, teal-colored hair, smiling indoors, highlighting a changing hair color trend.

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    Woman showcasing different changing hair color styles: red, purple-blue, mint green, and pastel blue with closed eyes.

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    Women showcasing vibrant results of changing hair color in purple, black, red, and more styles.

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    Woman with changing hair color, blonde to black, featuring pink highlights, posing indoors.

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    Woman with glasses before and after changing hair color from dark brown to vibrant pink.

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    Two images showing a woman's changing hair color: one with red curls and another with straight brown hair and headphones.

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    Four portraits of a person with vibrant hair colors: yellow, green, and blue, showcasing changing hair color styles.

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    Before and after changing hair color from blonde to a lighter shade with bangs, highlighting transformation.

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    Before and after images showcasing changing hair color from black and red to blonde with pink highlights.

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