Anyone who has transitioned from long to short hair understands the anxiety preceding such a drastic change and the subsequent sense of relief. We’ve curated the most dramatic hair makeovers and paired them with the best finds from the internet. These extreme haircuts are sure to inspire you to embrace your own transformation.
Having fun before chemo
Source: reddit
Chemo can be scary, but some people take it head-on. This person’s mom wanted to show chemo that she had no fear, and decided to go crazy with her hair before undergoing the procedure.
A haircut for a cause
This lady decided to shave off all her beautiful blonde locks, and for a good reason. She wanted to support a teacher’s 2 children, who both have cancer.
She realized green wasn’t her thing
When a color isn’t working out in your favor, you can always decide to scrap it all and start over. This woman here didn’t seem fond of her green locks, and decided a buzz cut suited her better.
Curls suit her really well
This one’s not as extreme as other entries here, but it’s still a far cry from her older hair. Her more natural, dirty blonde-look with the curls is sick.
Shorter was the way to go
Finding the style that best suits you is hard, but oh-so-rewarding when you finally find it. Long her wasn’t working out for her, so she gave a shorter cut a try and realized it was what she was looking for.
Lose the length, keep the curls
With curls like that, I wouldn’t want her to lose them either. Thank goodness she remained a curlyhead and just decided to reduce the length!
Looking classy
Something about short hair just screams class, and this girl’s got it. It also brings out her blue eyes a lot more, which is a nice cherry on top.
Another lady losing some length on her locks
Short hair seems to be a theme on this list, and we’re not complaining. These girls make pixie cuts, buzz cuts, and bobs look amazing.
From stunning brunette to stunning blonde
Some people just look good no matter the color or style of their hair, and she’s one of them. Not only does the pixie cut look killer on her, but her eyes and jawline are gorgeous too.
Going short for a good cause
Though his long mane was probably his most recognizable feature, this fella decided other people could have used it more. So he donated his long locks to a charity called Locks of Love that makes wigs for people undergoing hair loss from chemo.
Can’t tell if the new cut or the eyebrows are what’s getting our attention
Getting a new hairstyle is nice, but having other little touches to your look can make it even better. Check out those brows!
More locks for the kids who need them
Another person on this list to donate their hair to charity. This time, a 6-year-old girl with bright blonde strands. She looks really happy in that 2nd pic, and I’m sure whoever received a wig from her hair was just as happy too!
Might miss the ponytail, but welcome the shorter cut
Long hair is hard to shampoo and style. So this man decided to chop it all off and show it off in a neat braid. His shorter cut looks way better too.
Hair that brings out a smile
The best hairstyles are the ones that bring out your best features. Look no further than this lady’s look, with short locks that bring out her smile and lower face more.
Donated his hair to charity, and caught the eye of a lot of girls too
This man donated his old mane to a similar charity that helps people suffering from hair loss, often from chemo. But he’s a pretty handsome fella, and the ladies on Reddit definitely noticed. The short cut rocks too.
Both looks rock on her
Whether it’s long, black waves or a short, blonde pixie cut, this lady is a stunner in both. Her eyes are killer, as is her new hair.
Yet another person with luscious locks donating it to people with cancer
Chemo can be scary, especially when you start losing hair. Thankfully, many people donate their hair to make wigs for that – like this man here.
Killer cheekbones right here
Cheekbones do a lot for your hairstyle, and this woman’s got some pretty sharp ones. That shorter look she has on is stunning when paired with them!
What donating hair does to you
Lots of folks here are donating their hair, and the before and after photos are pretty cool. Look at this man showing the difference with and without his old mane.
Glasses go with it
Remember when I said the short cuts make you look classier? Well, this lady’s glasses pair well with it and solidify the look even more.
When you think your hair’s getting boring, you do this
Red is an eye-catching color, so it only made sense that this woman went for it when she needed to add more flare to her hair. The bob cut is a great shape to go with too.
Who knew hair was this valuable?
Our guy here had the misfortune of having his bass stolen. So he chopped of his hair, sold it for $900, donated half of that to Locks of Love, and then used what was left to get himself a new bass. Power move.
Somewhere out there, a recovering cancer patient is wearing these long, wavy locks
With how many times people on this list have donated their hair to cancer patients, it was only a matter of time before we found someone who donated ALL of it. This man went bald for a good cause, and you’ve got to respect it.
Length and color both getting changed
This isn’t the first time we’ve looked at someone who shorted their hair and colored it too, but it doesn’t get tiring to see. This lady looks great with the blonde pixie cut, and the black tank looks pretty good on her too.
Radiant smile, long or short
Aside from looking cute in both long and short styles, this lady’s also got a very pleasant smile. Looking happy and approachable does wonders for your look, regardless of your gender.
Praise the pixie cut
When faced with what shorter hairstyle to go for, there’s one reliable style that never fails most girls: the good old pixie cut. I’d say this woman here proves how good it can look on just about anyone.
Sick hair, even sicker shades
What’s the point of a new hairstyle if you don’t try out some accessories with it too? Check out this girl with the pixie cut and the cool sunglasses.
That sitting position screams confidence
Makeovers can do a lot for your self-confidence, and no where is that more evident than in the body language of many people. Check out the confident seating from this girl while she’s proudly rocking her new pixie cut.
How to make a short cut better? Add a fade
Going short looks cool enough, but you can get even more stylish in some ways. For instance, adding a sick fade down the sides like this lady did.
Yet another long-maned man who decided his hair would benefit others
This man here also went short and donated his old, flowing locks to charity. Makes getting shorter hair that much sweeter.
Took a couple years off of him too!
Sometimes, looking younger is just a haircut or a shave away. Look how much younger this guy looks after going short.
She looks magical
Some people just look like they could pass as elves or fairies, and it look like we’ve found one. Even with the new haircut, she’s still got that look to her!
Black pixie cut looks stunning
We really can’t get enough of pixie cuts on this slideshow. It looks too good, especially in dark colors. Look how gorgeous this woman looks with hers.
Streaks? Why not?
Besides a color change, a pattern change is also a nice touch to spice up a new haircut. That pink streak looks great on her, and so does the rest of the cut!
Dumped by the BF so she dumped the long hair
A bad breakup can bring about a lot of changes in you, sometimes for the better. When her boyfriend dumped her, she decided to deal with it by getting a new hairstyle.
Streaks and a bright smile
Streaks in your hair never fail to look good, and this is no exception. This lady’s new look is stunning, as are her gorgeous blue eyes and radiant smile.
Brunette suits you
And the color changing train isn’t stopping soon either. This girl went from blonde to brunette, and looks incredibly cute with the short waves.
Short and styled upward
This style’s a bit different from the other short women’s cuts. This girl opted to style her shorter hair too, going for a slightly combed-up look which I think looks great on her.
She’s enjoying the shorter look
Getting it cut shorter can feel refreshing, especially when you’re tired of always having to fix and tie up your hair. That, and sometimes, people just like the way they look.
Men should welcome hair color change
We’ve seen a lot of women going from one hair color to another, but not a lot of men doing the same. So how about this guy, who let his lady style him as blonde?
New hair, but still a Paramore fan
We dig the new hair and how it’s styled to the side. We also dig the Paramore love with that T-shirt, and it’s the kind of vibe that matches the hair.
Miss the waviness, but love the straightness on the bob
Bob cuts rock, and that’s why a ton of women decide to get them. It’s not too short, and leaves enough room for you to style and still have some length to work with.
Rocking that wavy bob
While bob cuts are great, the variations put some nice spins on the style too. For instance, the wavy bob that looks fantastic on this gorgeous lady here!
Loving the transition in the colors
With the darker roots, the blondeness of her hair really stands out more. It helps that she’s got some killer blue eyes too.
Going short, and looking really happy doing it
New haircut, new you. The shorter, wavy style with dark roots definitely suits her! And the almost bleach blonde tips are nice too.
Bangs!
This may be the first person on this slideshow to get straight-edge bangs with their new hair. It definitely looks great on them, no doubt about it.
Another sister with the fade to the short hair
We’ve seen ladies rocking short hair + a fade earlier, and we’re about to add this one to the list. The face absolutely rocks, and so does she.
Long to short
This one’s a lot simpler than the pixie and bob cuts on this list, but it’s still a glow-up if you ask us. The new length and color are stellar, as is this woman!
The old buzzcut
Sometimes, shaving it all off is what you need. And judging from her smile, she looks like pretty darn happy with her choice.
Minimalistic pixie cut
We’re closing things off with a “less is more” kind of look. A simple pixie cut without anything else too fancy, and it transforms this woman quite a bit. Now, what do you think about getting hair like this?
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