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“Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no! People can't see me like this. My own mother won't recognize me.” Chances are, nearly all of us have felt like this after a horrendous haircut. Whether by the will of a newbie/hungover/angry hairstylist or by your own clumsy hands at home, you've ended up massacring your hairdo. And now you can't leave home out of shame. (Which is kind of alright what with the global pandemic, lockdowns, and all.)

There's a hilarious subreddit called ‘Just Eff My Crap Up' (paraphrasing their name a bit; can you guess what their real name is?) that collects the most unfortunate, badly done haircuts on the net. Check out some of the best examples of what not to do to your hair below and remember to upvote the pics that made your hair follicles tingle as you scroll down.

Getting a bad haircut is easy enough. But we wanted to learn what it takes to create a great haircut both at home and by the hands of a capable barber, so we reached out to Giuliano Dore, co-founder of 'Get Groomed.' "The main difference between avant-garde and plain bad for a haircut is the focus on details and the whole idea behind the haircut. You would think that haircuts like the bowl cut are never gonna be trendy. Wrong. It’s happening and thanks to extremely talented hairstylists, we see a lot of hipsters rocking a very fashionable bowl. It’s all about pattern, symmetry, and (sometimes) controlled asymmetry. If I see patchy haircuts, holes or broken hairlines, I am gonna assume the worst," he told Bored Panda. Read on for the full interview.

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My Soldier Said I Could Post This As Long As I Get Up Votes.. Well I Dont Wanna Disappoint The Kid

My Soldier Said I Could Post This As Long As I Get Up Votes.. Well I Dont Wanna Disappoint The Kid

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I Bet It’s Enchanting To Watch Him Talk

I Bet It’s Enchanting To Watch Him Talk

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, poor guy looks miserable. Turns those moes upside down and give a lil smile lol.

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Giuliano also gave Bored Panda some advice about cutting our hair at home. And what with the pandemic still going on, chances are, some of us are going to be making our second attempts at quarantine haircuts soon.

"If you want to cut your own hair at home, go with a safe option. Same-level buzz cuts are a safe choice. Home is not the place for challenging haircuts. For example, attempting a 0 to 2 high skin fade by yourself is not gonna work. Even professional barbers don’t do it themselves. I know this because they book each other on our app," Giuliano explained that simplicity is best when you're working on your hair at home.

"Being able to cut just based on the reflection of a mirror takes a whole new level of 4D chess and not everyone is ready for the challenge. I would also avoid sharp tools like razor blades. It’s absolutely possible to rock a very decent hairline without using razor blades at home. Clippers are your friends."

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I Don't Even Have A Joke To Make For These

I Don't Even Have A Joke To Make For These

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How Do I Let Everyone To Know I Have Dreads?

How Do I Let Everyone To Know I Have Dreads?

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, I see no problem with that. It’s funny. My hubby hung jingle bells from his dreads for chrissy one year.

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The co-founder of 'Get Groomed' also opened up about how the pandemic affected their business. For instance, they stopped all of their office-based barbering events back in March 2020. And they haven't restarted them as of yet.

"We saw a surge in home-based bookings since the first UK lockdown. I believe people don’t want to go to crowded barbershop at the moment and it’s very visible in our data. People are also more concerned about hygiene and frequently ask questions about our methodology, if the barber is coming with PPE, etc. We are making sure that our barbers are fully PPE equipped and that they clean their tools between bookings."

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I Like Any Haircut That Makes An Ear The Central Area Of Focus

I Like Any Haircut That Makes An Ear The Central Area Of Focus

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

When you ask for a fade but the barber is to exited for the cut

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Russian Politician Valentina Petrenko

Russian Politician Valentina Petrenko

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The 'Just Eff My Crap Up' subreddit has over 751k members and it will be celebrating its 6th birthday on 17 December. Be sure to give them a visit. We hear they're friendly and know a thing or two about artsy and avant-garde hairdos.

The subreddit obviously got their name from a legendary meme that's known as ‘Just Eff My Crap Up,' ‘Just Eff Me Up,' ‘JUST,' as well as ‘The Barber.' The meme's all about botched (or, depending on your point of view, incredibly brave) haircuts and imagined conversations between customers and their barbers.

“Just a bit off the sides?” the barber might ask. “Nah, just eff my crap up,” the customer would supposedly say to get their atrocious hairstyles that mock everything that is fair and beautiful in this world.

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Just Give Me That Microphone Head

Just Give Me That Microphone Head

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must say it is extremely neat and uniform so the barber has skill just not sure about style lol.

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I’m Struggling To Find The Words To Describe How Awful This Looks

I’m Struggling To Find The Words To Describe How Awful This Looks

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‘Know Your Meme' explains that the earliest known example of this joke (in a slightly different form) was done by none other than Zach Galifianakis back in 2006 during his comedy special, ‘Zach Galifianakis Live at the Purple Ocean.'

“When you look like I do, it's hard to get a table for one at Chuck E Cheese. I went to my stylist today and she said, ‘What are you looking for?' and I told her, ‘Just give me the Amber Alert,' he joked.

From there, the meme spread in bursts and sprints. In 2012, Miley Cyrus became the butt of rapper Tyler, The Creator's mocking tweet about her new haircut. He joked that Cyrus asked her hairstylist to ‘eff her up real quick.' And in case you were curious, Cyrus insulted Tyler's face in response. The meme solidified its hold in popular culture in 2014 when it spread on Twitter and Reddit. Almost exactly at the same time that the ‘Eff My Crap Up' subreddit was born.

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A 70 Billion Dollar Haircut

A 70 Billion Dollar Haircut

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... And The Absolute Winner Of All Time Is...

... And The Absolute Winner Of All Time Is...

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#15

This Dude Is Running For Schoolboard In My Town. Got A Flyer In The Mail With This Pic And Almost Spit My Drink Out

This Dude Is Running For Schoolboard In My Town. Got A Flyer In The Mail With This Pic And Almost Spit My Drink Out

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He Needs To Go Back To Jail

He Needs To Go Back To Jail

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#17

Tried To Do A Homemade Bowl Cut

Tried To Do A Homemade Bowl Cut

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#18

"I Need The Worst Possible Style For My Head Shape." "I Got You Fam"

"I Need The Worst Possible Style For My Head Shape." "I Got You Fam"

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When Your Transformation Is Complete But You Have To Get Downtown

When Your Transformation Is Complete But You Have To Get Downtown

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Daria B
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A Super Saiyan found a job other than saving the earth, now in the times of peace ♡

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When Your Company Has A Strict No Beard Policy....but It Doesn't Say Anything A About A Neckbeard

When Your Company Has A Strict No Beard Policy....but It Doesn't Say Anything A About A Neckbeard

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#23

Give Me That "If Dubstep Were A Haircut" Look

Give Me That "If Dubstep Were A Haircut" Look

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I Paid $50 For This Haircut

I Paid $50 For This Haircut

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Give Me That Future White Collar Criminal

Give Me That Future White Collar Criminal

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The Straw Is The Icing On The Cake

The Straw Is The Icing On The Cake

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#30

What Happens When You Actually Speak To The Manager

What Happens When You Actually Speak To The Manager

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#31

I Hate Seeing Kids Getting Forced Into Having Their Hair Cut. He Clearly Doesnt Like This

I Hate Seeing Kids Getting Forced Into Having Their Hair Cut. He Clearly Doesnt Like This

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#32

Gimme That Straw Basket Look

Gimme That Straw Basket Look

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

I don't think it's a daily look.. And it's well done, very even.. just.. a bit a basket case

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When You Ask For A Line But The Barber Gives You An Entire Highway

When You Ask For A Line But The Barber Gives You An Entire Highway

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#34

Straight Hair + Bike Helmet = Asian Cornrows

Straight Hair + Bike Helmet = Asian Cornrows

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Give Me The “My 5 Year Old Just Learned How To Cut Bangs”

Give Me The “My 5 Year Old Just Learned How To Cut Bangs”

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Guess I Have To Screw My Own Hair Up In These Quarantined Times

Guess I Have To Screw My Own Hair Up In These Quarantined Times

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I Paid 300$ To Get My Curly Hair Managed

I Paid 300$ To Get My Curly Hair Managed

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#42

“You Know How Your Pencil Eraser Looks After You Finish The Sat?”

“You Know How Your Pencil Eraser Looks After You Finish The Sat?”

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#43

Saw This On Youtube Rn Haha

Saw This On Youtube Rn Haha

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Found This

Found This

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あんぱんまん
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like billy ray cyrus in hannah montana, business in the front, party in the back! ps: he wants his mullet back

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So For A Good Week Now My Friend Has Been Asking Me To Cut Her Hair For Her... No Idea Where She Got The Idea That I Wouldn’t Screw This Up. I Finally Went To Do It And This Was The Result. Sad Things, I Really Did Try! I’m Not A Hairdresser! I Feel Awful Though... Hope We’re Still Friends

So For A Good Week Now My Friend Has Been Asking Me To Cut Her Hair For Her... No Idea Where She Got The Idea That I Wouldn’t Screw This Up. I Finally Went To Do It And This Was The Result. Sad Things, I Really Did Try! I’m Not A Hairdresser! I Feel Awful Though... Hope We’re Still Friends

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Not A Comb-Over, A Comb-Forward? On A Pottery Show In The UK

Not A Comb-Over, A Comb-Forward? On A Pottery Show In The UK

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

Aw this is the most wholesome show ever though, and he is the best of all the judges. Always cries because of how beautiful the pottery works by the contestants are. Love him.

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#50

Omfg My Friend's Brother Just Got A Fidget Spinner Haircut

Omfg My Friend's Brother Just Got A Fidget Spinner Haircut

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

2017 in a nut shell: yeaahhhhh boiii *dabs* *flicks fidget spinner*

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#51

The Hairdresser Had “No Idea” How This Happened

The Hairdresser Had “No Idea” How This Happened

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chi-wei shen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, that would be a reason to see the manager (and maybe their lawyer).

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#52

Found This Rapper Guy That Stole My Brothers Look Back In 2009!

Found This Rapper Guy That Stole My Brothers Look Back In 2009!

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#53

From Homeless Person To Child Predator

From Homeless Person To Child Predator

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Spotted On Instagram

Spotted On Instagram

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Dj Khaled Legit Looks Like A Completely Hairless Dude In Costume On His Way To A 70s-Themed Halloween Party

Dj Khaled Legit Looks Like A Completely Hairless Dude In Costume On His Way To A 70s-Themed Halloween Party

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I Asked To Have It Edged Up So My Bangs Would Be Straight. Proceeded To Cut All My Bangs Off And My Entire Widows Peak. White Guy At A Black Barbershop Problems

I Asked To Have It Edged Up So My Bangs Would Be Straight. Proceeded To Cut All My Bangs Off And My Entire Widows Peak. White Guy At A Black Barbershop Problems

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New Barber Left Me With A Hard Part Moses Would Be Satisfied With

New Barber Left Me With A Hard Part Moses Would Be Satisfied With

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#61

You Ever Seen A Youtube Video? Say No More Fam

You Ever Seen A Youtube Video? Say No More Fam

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So, I Got My Hands On My Dad’s Senior Prom Picture

So, I Got My Hands On My Dad’s Senior Prom Picture

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Random Man Being Interviewed In Wisconsin Today

Random Man Being Interviewed In Wisconsin Today

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3 Going On 50 And Divorced

3 Going On 50 And Divorced

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Her Ponytail Is Extensions Linked To Her Actual Head Of Hair Through A Ring/Hoop/Chain...

Her Ponytail Is Extensions Linked To Her Actual Head Of Hair Through A Ring/Hoop/Chain...

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chi-wei shen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really pretty but it for sure draws some attention and this might have been the real reason for such a hairstyle.

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Sheldon Adelson, Worth 31.6 Billion Dollars, CEO Of The World's 8th Biggest Casino Company, Las Vegas Sands

Sheldon Adelson, Worth 31.6 Billion Dollars, CEO Of The World's 8th Biggest Casino Company, Las Vegas Sands

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In The Window Of A Hairsalon

In The Window Of A Hairsalon

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Lost A Bet, And In Turn My Friends Cut My Hair. They Called It The “Bowllet” (Bowl Cut Mullet). I Thought This Sub Would Appreciate It In All Its Glory

Lost A Bet, And In Turn My Friends Cut My Hair. They Called It The “Bowllet” (Bowl Cut Mullet). I Thought This Sub Would Appreciate It In All Its Glory

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Miley Going For That Classic Simple Jack Look

Miley Going For That Classic Simple Jack Look

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I Asked For A High Fade, And To Even Out The Top. This Is What I Got...

I Asked For A High Fade, And To Even Out The Top. This Is What I Got...

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate to say that I got something like that once when I wasn't paying attention. And, I'm female.

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My Clipper Died About 30 Seconds Into Shaving My Head...

My Clipper Died About 30 Seconds Into Shaving My Head...

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

Quick trip to Walmart. Don't forget to wear a hat. Oh never mind, it's Walmart.

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The Haircut That All Blizzard Esports Casters And Pros Are Now Required To Get

The Haircut That All Blizzard Esports Casters And Pros Are Now Required To Get

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Gimme That Simple Jack Bang Look

Gimme That Simple Jack Bang Look

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What My Sister Got vs. What She Asked For...

What My Sister Got vs. What She Asked For...

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

Tbh it looks like she did get what she wanted, the one in the picture is styled

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