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35 Incredible Transformations That Show How Ordinary People Can Dramatically Improve Their Looks
We transform every day. Slowly. The ones who walk into stylist Konstantin Bogomolov's studio, however, undergo such rapid makeovers, it's hard to believe they're the same people.
These before and after pics are just as impressive as the ones we've featured in our earlier post about Konstantin and his students. Together, they invite all kinds of people to become their models, and accept everyone from students to seniors. They craft each look for the particular person they're working on and the results are nothing short of amazing. Scroll down to check 'em out!
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Lidia, 43, Accountant
rockswood 6 years ago
Have you notice that they always took off your glasses of to make you look ,,better"? Hm, I can't live a normal life without my glasses. Does it mean I'm constantly ugly? Well, that's what I heard 15 years ago when I was in primary school. Come on, guys! It's XXI century!
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Lyudmila And Tamara, 65, Twin Sisters, Dentists
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Svitlana, 37, University Teacher
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Mairita, 36, Operator
Gwinevere von Ludwig 6 years ago
It annoys me when the "transformation" = "get rid of the glasses" as part of it. Lots of people look really good in glasses IMHO
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Nikolay, 31, Freelance Designer
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Brigita, 36, Housewife
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Alina, 48, Operator
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Yuliya, 41, Accountant
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Ilona, 47, School Teacher
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Daria, 35, Marketing Director
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Elena, 52, Accountant
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Irina, 42, Interior Designer
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Zhanar, 40, Event Agency Director
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Loreta, 55, Bioenergetics Consultant
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Pavel, 30, Photographer
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Tatyana, 46, Manager
Zoe Alliaume 6 years ago
She already looked good, the makeup makes it better but yeah she would still look good without :P
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Jūratė, 42, Florist
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Elena, 40, Youth Center Employee
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Tatyana, 53, Pensioner
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Vilma, 50, Manager
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Natalia, 38, School Teacher
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Daiva, 38, Financial Consultant
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Asel, 33, Housewife
Arietis 6 years ago
The new outfit is cool, but the make-up ages her about a decade. Nude lips or less eye make-up with the reds lips would be much better.
Kaisu Rei 6 years ago
I love the new hair but I agree, the makeup is a bit much and ages her quite a bit
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TheReader19 6 years ago
Agreeing with both you guys clothing is great. But the make-up ages her.
Andrea Bernier Hall 6 years ago
New outfit? On point. Hair and makeup? Added on no less than 10 years to her look.
Janice Parks 6 years ago
She’s naturally pretty but I think the harsh lipstick makes her look older somehow. It might be too matte. A little gloss might make it appear more youthful.
Inna Hurley 4 years ago
Asel looks great in dark warm colors. However, I feel like that fire-engine red lipstick looks separate from her --- too bright. Try brick red.
aussie snowdropper 6 years ago
sorry to say but her husband will have to fight to keep her from having affairs
Tammy Dickinson 6 years ago
I like a lot about this makeover. Her hair and makeup are very flattering to her.
Laura Mencini 6 years ago
Love the outfit but I agree with Arietis, the make up ages her drastically!
rachel carter 6 years ago
Make up does make it look a bit photo shopped but she is beautiful regardless
Sue Clasen 6 years ago
I can see a happy husband in the horizon (I hope, he is not of the jealous type)
Kathleen Moore 6 years ago
I agree. 10myears added was the first thing I said. She’s cute as christms in the first photo, and would be better served b y more pink/nude make up
ZombieGirl5591 6 years ago
The made over version looks like her mother, lol. She looks great either way, but I think the style of makeup makes her look older
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Jolanta, 53, Entrepreneur
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Larisa, 58, Entrepreneur
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Mikhail, 48, Actor
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Mila, 54, Entrepreneur
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Natalia, 38, Schoolteacher
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Monday 6 years ago
Moral of the story? Get yourself a haircut that suits your hair type and facial shape?
John Dwyer 6 years ago
Wait what? So you mean a new hair style, fresh make up and new clothes will improve your appearance? Who would have thought it?
Martha Meyer 6 years ago
It's not just a “new“ hairstyle, it's always one that compliments people's shape of face. It's not easy to find the right one.
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Lizard Queen 6 years ago
This highlights the importance of well fitted clothing. It doesn't have to be designer: it must fit your shape properly, hide figure flaws, and emphasize assets.
Kaisu Rei 6 years ago
This is relevant to the 10-year challenge post where people commented under celebrities' pictures like "they just don't age!" and the point is that they have access to a hair dresser and makeup artist and dermatologist and dietitian etc whenever they want and that's why they look young
Aunt Messy 6 years ago
Nope. All you need is a decent hair cut, clothes that actually fit (does NOT have to be expensive) and drug store makeup that you can do in under 15 minutes.
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Debbie Andersson 6 years ago
Why is it always cutting the hair short? Show a professional long haircut.
Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago
I mean, they all look better, but when you take people in their casual clothes, with no or little makeup, give them a new haircut, do throw some makeup on them and put them in new, fancy and hip clothes, who wouldn't look better? Not exactly something we didn't all knew before, right?
Govert Riekurd 6 years ago
I think the " before" is more natural beautiful then the puppet " after". All girls and young women looks the same. Not unique and as usual is the Trend
Full Name 6 years ago
Haircut, ditch the specs, add plaid pants and get some accessories?
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Dennis Kovalev 6 years ago
You get a concealer, you get a concealer, hey, man - you get a concealer!
Vicky Zar 6 years ago
I would like to see something like this with just the hairstyle changed. I the person uses makeup then it can be used in a more professional way in the after pic too but if the person does not usually use it.... There are so many woman who don't like or don't bother to use makeup. I would like a "before and after" that stays more than just 1 day. If someone did this with me I wouldn't bother to replicate it the next day. Its too much work. So, I would like a change that suits me but does not have high maintenance to replicate daily.
Rafaella Bueno 6 years ago
I don't think the point of the make-up is to necessarily replicate it always... there are some haircuts here that will also need specific styling to look exactly like in the after. I think the point of this was to help the people who volunteered get a profissional opinion of what fits them best - what to do with it afterwards is up to them. I don't and wouldn't wear makeup everyday, but I'd love to have the help of a professional to know what kind of make-up look would be good for me so I can wear it when I want to look my very best - it's not easy to figure that out for yourself.
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kathryn stretton 6 years ago
Loved this post. I can do this myself, with new make-up and a new haircut. Just the lift I need. It's pushed me to sort myself out. Thanks.
Meowton Mewsk 6 years ago
Many of these people look good but others are a good example of why you can’t trust hairdressers.
Ms E 6 years ago (edited)
It's sad that all of the photos required hair cutting. Why are stylists always so happy about cutting off hair? It's the same when I go to the dresser and ask them to fix my roots. They always ask if I shouldn't cut off my hair. Now I have a hairdresser that don't bother about that. She only reminds me when my ends are split and cutting off what's needed- not more. Also kind of boring that many of these clothing styles are very uncomfy. Of course a classy suit makes anyone look better, but who wears that everyday if they are not the Queen herself or CEO somewhere? And lastly: none of these wore any make up in the 'before' pic. Makeup does a lot. Getting a good makeup done by a expert is of course the key.
Dianna Longoria 6 years ago
Teaching models to stand up straight and at an angle instead of straight on makes them look younger and more stylish.
April Baum 6 years ago
We all get stuck on a look. They all look amazing. Take what you like and leave the rest
Serbob 6 years ago
I don't have a problem with a little eyebrow touch-up, but I'll be happy when this overly drawn on eyebrow fad is gone. It doesn't look too bad in pictures, but up close it looks ridiculous.
Vivi-Mari Carpelan 6 years ago
I have always struggled to get the eye brows to look natural... I catch myself in a mirror and my heart sinks when I see how badly drawn they are that day. I agree that super styled looks silly. Still, on some people it’s better than none at all.
Load More Replies... MonsterMash 6 years ago
I love how a few token men were thrown in. This is clearly an post about making women feel they must look “younger” and more fashionable through consuming makeup and clothing. I’d be more into this if there were about an equal amount of men, but this is just more b.s. telling women to always be trying to achieve a look that’s not natural to us. Women’s bodies aren’t a consumable commodity to be improved upon, were people not products.
Full Name 6 years ago
So you wish there were more men, yet you hate the entire concept because people aren't products? Also, I assume you get out of bed and literally just throw on the first thing you see because you feel appearance doesn't matter? Didn't think so.
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Sansa Blacktyde 6 years ago
I wish they wouldn't take glasses off the people in the after photos. We need to get away from the notion that a successful makeover requires them to be ditched. Otherwise these are fantastic and I really need someone like Konstantin in my life!
Rabite 6 years ago
Not a fan of so much makeup and all those "trendy" haircuts. I think half of the makeup and just some freshening up on the haircuts (e.g. cut the split ends, shape, colour, maybe bangs) would have been totally fine. Also I don't think that those people can keep their looks for more than this one day.
Enuya 6 years ago
I agree that changing a hairstyle often does wonders - this is well seen in these pictures. Still, it seems to me that the impression of great change is a bit staged. Look at the models' poses - on the "before" pictures they always stay stiff in rather unpleasant and closed poses and they're not smiling. On the "after" ones they are posing - they stay in ways that make them look more self-confident and attractive, they're smiling, they're looking on the photographer. While some of the transformations are pretty spectacular - I think that the way the photos were taken also plays a big role here.
Vivi-Mari Carpelan 6 years ago
The point seems to be to bring out an opposite personality, and it looks pretty fake for the most part. People lose their own personalities in these make overs, especially in some of those horrid clothes. But there’s definitely something to be said about a hair style that defies gravity, a bit of eyeliner and well defined eye brows. Having said that, it’s difficult to figure out a hair style that suits you if you can’t afford an expert hair dresser.
Jessica Everson 6 years ago
It's annoying that almost all of the women have had double the amount of make-up and high heels put on. Society keeps telling us that a woman won't look good in flats and a natural, or minimal, face and it's bullsh*t. Sorry, rant over.
Paula Bogomolova 6 years ago
False. These are just a few transformations Bored Panda chose to feature. On the website there are a lot more
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Atika Bennamane 6 years ago
more defined eyebrows and access to photoshop can make you look younger? I'm shocked
Lee451 Henderson 7 months ago
The before pictures are sloppy, ungroomed and without makeup. Amazing what a haircut and personal grooming will do.
Binny Tutera 7 months ago
I’ll say it again: we need to move away from the idea that looking like a teenager is a good thing as we age. Looking good for our time in life gives us confidence. Aging with grace- and polish gives us confidence and THAT CONFIDENCE keeps us relevant.
Leah Kotkes 11 months ago
Smiles make a difference. Also, of course total look. A person can definitely benefit from objective guidance. We often do not see our true potential and better options even when we look in a mirror. Great eye opener work here. Thank you.
Janice Farringer 11 months ago
It appears that all of the women have on false eyelashes. They are pretty but who has time for that every work day.
Chuck Dennison 11 months ago
Why are they all Brit hairstyles. And why always give older women the shortest cuts.
Tracy Carmack 11 months ago
Russians really seem to "get" what makes people look stylish and sophisticated.
Donna Davenport 11 months ago
Makeup and hair are lovely on all of them. However, dressing for success is the true WOW factor.
Val Naim 6 years ago
Some of these makeovers are amazing! I can't imagine how happy it made these women to see how they can look with a little tweaks. I'm assuming they were all done by the same stylist because each women's hair is chopped short in the same fashion. I wish he/ she left the women with some length or explored some different styles. I do love the concept and they really look great.
Victoria Williams 6 years ago
I find BP's use of the word 'ordinary' in the title pretty offensive considering you're supposed to be so PC. These are all people just getting on with their lives. I bet there's something extraordinary about each and every one of them
Perseida Borealis 6 years ago
Nice to see fellow thin-haired people for once. Also, happy to check some haircut ideas for this hair type.
Renata Šobot 6 years ago
Of course they look great after a professional makeover which must have taken god knows how long and cost god knows how much. Regular people don't have the time and money to look like that in their everyday lives. How about some tips and tricks on how to look our best on a budget and in under 30 minutes?
Christie Beaver 6 years ago
At least they let one lady keep her glasses. I get so tired of “make overs” that include losing the glasses! Squinting is not a good look, people!!!
Katinka Min 6 years ago
How to be pretty: get make-up that looks identical to everybody elses and carry a handbag
Katinka Min 6 years ago
The 1980s have called and want their format back. Seriously, I can't believe I am seeing this kind of c**p again. What next? Shoulder pads and big hair?
Erica Stewart 6 years ago
A talented, artistic hair-stylist can make a big change with her knowledge of face shapes, hair texture, length, and color for a basic makeover. Proceed with make-up and clothing changes if wanted, but start with your hair!
William King 6 years ago
It seems that hairstyles, hair color, and makeup - or lack thereof - which may have suited many before no longer work best for them now. Some of the transformations are remarkable.
Helen Haley 6 years ago
Yes a professional stylist and the money to maintain crisp haircuts and the time and skill to fully style it every morning, will improve your look. But man that's a lot of work and money.
Susan Coughlin 6 years ago
Whenever I see makeovers like this, I wish I could see what they look like after 2 weeks of managing their "new look" BY THEMSELVES!
jenjie.newt 6 years ago
What I love most about these photos is how much more confident they all look afterward! From posture to expression, that's the most important result of the small cosmetic changes which really translates to overall appearance and hopefully happiness!
shalom mammen 6 years ago
Excuse me... Miss/Mr. Stylist, where are you? I need you here with me !
Brea Jones 6 years ago
You all look great amazing transformation! But why aren’t other races included? No Blk, Spanish or Asian I wonder why. Maybe it’s because we age gracefully and you didn’t want those nationalities to take the spotlight.
Eirik Johnsbråten 6 years ago
I hate stories like these. They tell us that we are ugly by nature, especially women. Can't we turn this around? Can we learn that we are beautiful by nature?
Linda Newhouse 6 years ago
What I'm wondering is if these people can maintain their new looks. How much time are they willing to put into their hair and make-up in the morning? How much time will the new looks require?
Diana Walker 6 years ago
All I see is comfortable and uncomfortable.... really leather? Let me be plain Jane if it means comfort Vs high heels and leather pants!
Michelle Dodson 6 years ago
Lovely make-overs. I think the main thing I can take away from this is that I seriously need to learn how to do my eyebrows. I have hazel-green eyes & it seems as if the brows are what helps to really define them. (I could use a wardrobe makeover as well, but $$$). I don't generally wear make up, but I wouldn't mind looking a little younger!
Gerry Higgins 6 years ago
Doesn't this contradict all the threads posted here about being strong and confident Just As You Are and not caving in to media pressure to be pretty? Mixed message BP?
Chet Kaplan 6 years ago
Yes impressive, but the usual before and after tricks used by ads for ages are here. No make-up vs. with make-up. Better lighting, better smile, and a oft-missed one, have you noticed that in all the aft pictures the people are all taller?
R.s. Potter 6 years ago
Too many of these transformations involve hair dye and leather jackets. I had a leather jacket years ago and hated it. Hair dye? Too expensive and time consuming to maintain.
Gracie Mae 6 years ago
these are all great for showing that damned near EVERYONE can 'look' better with make-up & wardrobe changes. personally, i found the before pics to be great; i like a natural look. i'm a t-shirt & jeans kind-of-gal, but yes, i know i can look 'better' if i try. the thing is, it's not me. not trying to impress other people and am happy being my version of BEFORE.
Jana Renner 6 years ago
Wish I could just walk in and get a make over by him! I have no idea what would suit me...I am just myself growing older and buying darker trousers...
Eva Jean Patten-Roby 6 years ago
i cant help but notice that these posts are encouraging people to cut their hair lol
Patrick Lang 6 years ago
Everybody dreams of looking better than life. Here's how you can achieve that. Great show, this. Dare to become a star!
Mark À Irvine 6 years ago
get a good haircut and wear tight pants, preferably made of leather ...
Sandra Kuus 6 years ago
The new clothes are rockin’! Little color makes a big difference. Everyone looks so refreshed!
Dorothy Parker 6 years ago
So many of these models are improved by simply having their skin tones evened out and brightened up with makeup. Face it, we all look great after having our hair done It's two weeks down the line when we give up and go back to our old ways, stop blowing it dry every morning, etc.
Justin Dodson 6 years ago
ITS PRETTY OBVIOUS NOT JUST BY THE NAMES BUT BY THE CLOTHES THAT THIS WAS NOT IN THE U.S
Rebekah Hughes 6 years ago
For some reason, everyone on here looks like they would have a British accent. I don't why. Is it just me?
Joi Behrend 6 years ago
Netflix should get this guy to do a makeover show. I'd totally watch it!
Richard Mell 6 years ago
I love how the use/ non use of makeup was the same in before and after pics! Bravo
Whatevers not taken 6 years ago
Also all their clothes got way more fancy and pricy. So get some new clothes and youll look good.
Nathalie Sjöblom Lagestam 6 years ago
As good as these make overs are (they are not over the top and unrealistic, most look comfortable and genuine) it convinces me even more that I should never let anyone do a make over on me. I might look like a hobo plucked straigt from the Dark ages but that also happens to be the look I like and is comfortable with. I wouldn't wear a single piece of clothing from any of the make overs. There's nothing wrong with them but they're on as far from what I want to wear as you can get. ..and if you try to dye or cut my hair (that's red and down to my a*s) into a "Modern" hairstyle to "flatter my face and make it come alive" you will have to fight me and let me tell you, you will loose. What I'm trying to say is: everyone has a different take on what's pretty and not all of us like modern fashion, whether it be this or any of that you see in Magazines or on TV. Some of us like really different things and even if I might look like a car crash to you I don't need a make over if I like it
Cathy Jo Baker 6 years ago
Nathalie, I totally agree. I like who I am, the way I dress, my crazy hairstyle. I'm comfortable this way, and I feel good this way. Good for these people if they wanted makeovers. I don't. However, I will also say that this is a sad commentary on society: if you are female and don't do your hair, wear make up, or high heels, you need a makeover. BS!
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Rich McCormick 6 years ago
As a hairdresser for more than 35 years I have to say, I loved all the transformations. The problem with some of these are that these folks have a mind set and they have to be willing and WANTING to change. Often times shows will revisit makeover models and they had gone back to their old looks or kept very little of the new look. Habits and self image is often hard to break unless, again, they are really wanting and WILLING to change and keep up the new look. The outfits were all A+ in my book. #6 was really eye catching and you could tell she was over the moon with her new look!
M.J. 6 years ago
All the guys in the pics just needed a new haircut and not super tight pants, tons of leather and a bag. What's wrong with Jeans and a Shirt?!
Alex Bailey 6 years ago
Depends on the jeans and the shirt - even jeans have different cuts that will suit some body shapes better than others. Same for shirts. Though the trousers chosen were ugh.
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Naima Ivansdóttir 6 years ago
i don't think it's about "deciding", i think it's about "suggesting"... some people may simply be focusing on other things in life, being satisfied with how they look and dress and not thinking too much about it. in this case someone (a professional) comes along with suggestions and hints, they give it a try and might like themselves better (and keep working in that direction) or worse (and go back to the way they were before)... nothing wrong with that i think... it's not they were forced into it :)
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Jace 6 years ago
This whole article looks like a “stop being human!” promotion for expensive clothing and makeup companies. It is reinforcing that makeup is best. It’s not. Makeup sucks, for the most part. Especially to the degree used here. A little is okay sometimes, but it usually makes people look like uncanny valley robots to me. There’s a huge difference between figuring out how to look your best while being yourself and “looking good by arbitrary beauty product-selling” standards. This is kind of a horrible “article”. As Lios said before me, and as I will paraphrase: it is awful that we are conditioned to treat makeup-free people as unattractive, unhealthy, bland, or outright ugly.
Victoria Williams 6 years ago
Not loving your titles these days... none of these people are ordinary. Just caught up in their lives without access to a personal stylist on hand. Like most of us
Full Name 6 years ago
Did you just say they aren't ordinary, then say they are "like most of us"?
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Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
First we had a whole slew of posts about plus size women that we were supposed to admire and respect for what was on the inside. Now we've got people we're supposed to admire for what's on outside. Sometimes I have a hard time keeping up. Good advertisement though.
Enuya 6 years ago (edited)
You know, the world is not only white or black. You can admire someone's appereance and personality at the same time. Also, while "inside" is important, people like to look good. Not only for the others - just for yourself, to feel beautiful and confident. It is important for your mental health, to feel good with both your personality AND body. I believe these transformations helped some of these women to better understand themselves and their good sides. This does not deny their rich personality or passions. Also, I don't think that the point of the plus size modeling is "to admire and respect for what was on the inside" - this is to show that you may look good and self confident regardless of the type of figure.
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Darryl Kerrigan 6 years ago
Yeah! You all look like c**p. Get a haircut and new clothes so people value you!! (Sorry, bad day today)
Alex Bailey 6 years ago
What's wrong Darryl? This isn't like you. Though I'd like a new haircut and new clothes and to feel more valued.
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jknbt jknbt 6 years ago
somebody nominate whoever is doing this for the Nobel Prize! This is fantastic!
BeenElle 6 years ago
The Nobel prize, really? That comment suggest a very narrow view of our world. Millions of things are more important than this.
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Monday 6 years ago
Moral of the story? Get yourself a haircut that suits your hair type and facial shape?
John Dwyer 6 years ago
Wait what? So you mean a new hair style, fresh make up and new clothes will improve your appearance? Who would have thought it?
Martha Meyer 6 years ago
It's not just a “new“ hairstyle, it's always one that compliments people's shape of face. It's not easy to find the right one.
Load More Replies... Lizard Queen 6 years ago
This highlights the importance of well fitted clothing. It doesn't have to be designer: it must fit your shape properly, hide figure flaws, and emphasize assets.
Kaisu Rei 6 years ago
This is relevant to the 10-year challenge post where people commented under celebrities' pictures like "they just don't age!" and the point is that they have access to a hair dresser and makeup artist and dermatologist and dietitian etc whenever they want and that's why they look young
Aunt Messy 6 years ago
Nope. All you need is a decent hair cut, clothes that actually fit (does NOT have to be expensive) and drug store makeup that you can do in under 15 minutes.
Load More Replies... Debbie Andersson 6 years ago
Why is it always cutting the hair short? Show a professional long haircut.
Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago
I mean, they all look better, but when you take people in their casual clothes, with no or little makeup, give them a new haircut, do throw some makeup on them and put them in new, fancy and hip clothes, who wouldn't look better? Not exactly something we didn't all knew before, right?
Govert Riekurd 6 years ago
I think the " before" is more natural beautiful then the puppet " after". All girls and young women looks the same. Not unique and as usual is the Trend
Full Name 6 years ago
Haircut, ditch the specs, add plaid pants and get some accessories?
Load More Replies... Dennis Kovalev 6 years ago
You get a concealer, you get a concealer, hey, man - you get a concealer!
Vicky Zar 6 years ago
I would like to see something like this with just the hairstyle changed. I the person uses makeup then it can be used in a more professional way in the after pic too but if the person does not usually use it.... There are so many woman who don't like or don't bother to use makeup. I would like a "before and after" that stays more than just 1 day. If someone did this with me I wouldn't bother to replicate it the next day. Its too much work. So, I would like a change that suits me but does not have high maintenance to replicate daily.
Rafaella Bueno 6 years ago
I don't think the point of the make-up is to necessarily replicate it always... there are some haircuts here that will also need specific styling to look exactly like in the after. I think the point of this was to help the people who volunteered get a profissional opinion of what fits them best - what to do with it afterwards is up to them. I don't and wouldn't wear makeup everyday, but I'd love to have the help of a professional to know what kind of make-up look would be good for me so I can wear it when I want to look my very best - it's not easy to figure that out for yourself.
Load More Replies... kathryn stretton 6 years ago
Loved this post. I can do this myself, with new make-up and a new haircut. Just the lift I need. It's pushed me to sort myself out. Thanks.
Meowton Mewsk 6 years ago
Many of these people look good but others are a good example of why you can’t trust hairdressers.
Ms E 6 years ago (edited)
It's sad that all of the photos required hair cutting. Why are stylists always so happy about cutting off hair? It's the same when I go to the dresser and ask them to fix my roots. They always ask if I shouldn't cut off my hair. Now I have a hairdresser that don't bother about that. She only reminds me when my ends are split and cutting off what's needed- not more. Also kind of boring that many of these clothing styles are very uncomfy. Of course a classy suit makes anyone look better, but who wears that everyday if they are not the Queen herself or CEO somewhere? And lastly: none of these wore any make up in the 'before' pic. Makeup does a lot. Getting a good makeup done by a expert is of course the key.
Dianna Longoria 6 years ago
Teaching models to stand up straight and at an angle instead of straight on makes them look younger and more stylish.
April Baum 6 years ago
We all get stuck on a look. They all look amazing. Take what you like and leave the rest
Serbob 6 years ago
I don't have a problem with a little eyebrow touch-up, but I'll be happy when this overly drawn on eyebrow fad is gone. It doesn't look too bad in pictures, but up close it looks ridiculous.
Vivi-Mari Carpelan 6 years ago
I have always struggled to get the eye brows to look natural... I catch myself in a mirror and my heart sinks when I see how badly drawn they are that day. I agree that super styled looks silly. Still, on some people it’s better than none at all.
Load More Replies... MonsterMash 6 years ago
I love how a few token men were thrown in. This is clearly an post about making women feel they must look “younger” and more fashionable through consuming makeup and clothing. I’d be more into this if there were about an equal amount of men, but this is just more b.s. telling women to always be trying to achieve a look that’s not natural to us. Women’s bodies aren’t a consumable commodity to be improved upon, were people not products.
Full Name 6 years ago
So you wish there were more men, yet you hate the entire concept because people aren't products? Also, I assume you get out of bed and literally just throw on the first thing you see because you feel appearance doesn't matter? Didn't think so.
Load More Replies... Sansa Blacktyde 6 years ago
I wish they wouldn't take glasses off the people in the after photos. We need to get away from the notion that a successful makeover requires them to be ditched. Otherwise these are fantastic and I really need someone like Konstantin in my life!
Rabite 6 years ago
Not a fan of so much makeup and all those "trendy" haircuts. I think half of the makeup and just some freshening up on the haircuts (e.g. cut the split ends, shape, colour, maybe bangs) would have been totally fine. Also I don't think that those people can keep their looks for more than this one day.
Enuya 6 years ago
I agree that changing a hairstyle often does wonders - this is well seen in these pictures. Still, it seems to me that the impression of great change is a bit staged. Look at the models' poses - on the "before" pictures they always stay stiff in rather unpleasant and closed poses and they're not smiling. On the "after" ones they are posing - they stay in ways that make them look more self-confident and attractive, they're smiling, they're looking on the photographer. While some of the transformations are pretty spectacular - I think that the way the photos were taken also plays a big role here.
Vivi-Mari Carpelan 6 years ago
The point seems to be to bring out an opposite personality, and it looks pretty fake for the most part. People lose their own personalities in these make overs, especially in some of those horrid clothes. But there’s definitely something to be said about a hair style that defies gravity, a bit of eyeliner and well defined eye brows. Having said that, it’s difficult to figure out a hair style that suits you if you can’t afford an expert hair dresser.
Jessica Everson 6 years ago
It's annoying that almost all of the women have had double the amount of make-up and high heels put on. Society keeps telling us that a woman won't look good in flats and a natural, or minimal, face and it's bullsh*t. Sorry, rant over.
Paula Bogomolova 6 years ago
False. These are just a few transformations Bored Panda chose to feature. On the website there are a lot more
Load More Replies... Atika Bennamane 6 years ago
more defined eyebrows and access to photoshop can make you look younger? I'm shocked
Lee451 Henderson 7 months ago
The before pictures are sloppy, ungroomed and without makeup. Amazing what a haircut and personal grooming will do.
Binny Tutera 7 months ago
I’ll say it again: we need to move away from the idea that looking like a teenager is a good thing as we age. Looking good for our time in life gives us confidence. Aging with grace- and polish gives us confidence and THAT CONFIDENCE keeps us relevant.
Leah Kotkes 11 months ago
Smiles make a difference. Also, of course total look. A person can definitely benefit from objective guidance. We often do not see our true potential and better options even when we look in a mirror. Great eye opener work here. Thank you.
Janice Farringer 11 months ago
It appears that all of the women have on false eyelashes. They are pretty but who has time for that every work day.
Chuck Dennison 11 months ago
Why are they all Brit hairstyles. And why always give older women the shortest cuts.
Tracy Carmack 11 months ago
Russians really seem to "get" what makes people look stylish and sophisticated.
Donna Davenport 11 months ago
Makeup and hair are lovely on all of them. However, dressing for success is the true WOW factor.
Val Naim 6 years ago
Some of these makeovers are amazing! I can't imagine how happy it made these women to see how they can look with a little tweaks. I'm assuming they were all done by the same stylist because each women's hair is chopped short in the same fashion. I wish he/ she left the women with some length or explored some different styles. I do love the concept and they really look great.
Victoria Williams 6 years ago
I find BP's use of the word 'ordinary' in the title pretty offensive considering you're supposed to be so PC. These are all people just getting on with their lives. I bet there's something extraordinary about each and every one of them
Perseida Borealis 6 years ago
Nice to see fellow thin-haired people for once. Also, happy to check some haircut ideas for this hair type.
Renata Šobot 6 years ago
Of course they look great after a professional makeover which must have taken god knows how long and cost god knows how much. Regular people don't have the time and money to look like that in their everyday lives. How about some tips and tricks on how to look our best on a budget and in under 30 minutes?
Christie Beaver 6 years ago
At least they let one lady keep her glasses. I get so tired of “make overs” that include losing the glasses! Squinting is not a good look, people!!!
Katinka Min 6 years ago
How to be pretty: get make-up that looks identical to everybody elses and carry a handbag
Katinka Min 6 years ago
The 1980s have called and want their format back. Seriously, I can't believe I am seeing this kind of c**p again. What next? Shoulder pads and big hair?
Erica Stewart 6 years ago
A talented, artistic hair-stylist can make a big change with her knowledge of face shapes, hair texture, length, and color for a basic makeover. Proceed with make-up and clothing changes if wanted, but start with your hair!
William King 6 years ago
It seems that hairstyles, hair color, and makeup - or lack thereof - which may have suited many before no longer work best for them now. Some of the transformations are remarkable.
Helen Haley 6 years ago
Yes a professional stylist and the money to maintain crisp haircuts and the time and skill to fully style it every morning, will improve your look. But man that's a lot of work and money.
Susan Coughlin 6 years ago
Whenever I see makeovers like this, I wish I could see what they look like after 2 weeks of managing their "new look" BY THEMSELVES!
jenjie.newt 6 years ago
What I love most about these photos is how much more confident they all look afterward! From posture to expression, that's the most important result of the small cosmetic changes which really translates to overall appearance and hopefully happiness!
shalom mammen 6 years ago
Excuse me... Miss/Mr. Stylist, where are you? I need you here with me !
Brea Jones 6 years ago
You all look great amazing transformation! But why aren’t other races included? No Blk, Spanish or Asian I wonder why. Maybe it’s because we age gracefully and you didn’t want those nationalities to take the spotlight.
Eirik Johnsbråten 6 years ago
I hate stories like these. They tell us that we are ugly by nature, especially women. Can't we turn this around? Can we learn that we are beautiful by nature?
Linda Newhouse 6 years ago
What I'm wondering is if these people can maintain their new looks. How much time are they willing to put into their hair and make-up in the morning? How much time will the new looks require?
Diana Walker 6 years ago
All I see is comfortable and uncomfortable.... really leather? Let me be plain Jane if it means comfort Vs high heels and leather pants!
Michelle Dodson 6 years ago
Lovely make-overs. I think the main thing I can take away from this is that I seriously need to learn how to do my eyebrows. I have hazel-green eyes & it seems as if the brows are what helps to really define them. (I could use a wardrobe makeover as well, but $$$). I don't generally wear make up, but I wouldn't mind looking a little younger!
Gerry Higgins 6 years ago
Doesn't this contradict all the threads posted here about being strong and confident Just As You Are and not caving in to media pressure to be pretty? Mixed message BP?
Chet Kaplan 6 years ago
Yes impressive, but the usual before and after tricks used by ads for ages are here. No make-up vs. with make-up. Better lighting, better smile, and a oft-missed one, have you noticed that in all the aft pictures the people are all taller?
R.s. Potter 6 years ago
Too many of these transformations involve hair dye and leather jackets. I had a leather jacket years ago and hated it. Hair dye? Too expensive and time consuming to maintain.
Gracie Mae 6 years ago
these are all great for showing that damned near EVERYONE can 'look' better with make-up & wardrobe changes. personally, i found the before pics to be great; i like a natural look. i'm a t-shirt & jeans kind-of-gal, but yes, i know i can look 'better' if i try. the thing is, it's not me. not trying to impress other people and am happy being my version of BEFORE.
Jana Renner 6 years ago
Wish I could just walk in and get a make over by him! I have no idea what would suit me...I am just myself growing older and buying darker trousers...
Eva Jean Patten-Roby 6 years ago
i cant help but notice that these posts are encouraging people to cut their hair lol
Patrick Lang 6 years ago
Everybody dreams of looking better than life. Here's how you can achieve that. Great show, this. Dare to become a star!
Mark À Irvine 6 years ago
get a good haircut and wear tight pants, preferably made of leather ...
Sandra Kuus 6 years ago
The new clothes are rockin’! Little color makes a big difference. Everyone looks so refreshed!
Dorothy Parker 6 years ago
So many of these models are improved by simply having their skin tones evened out and brightened up with makeup. Face it, we all look great after having our hair done It's two weeks down the line when we give up and go back to our old ways, stop blowing it dry every morning, etc.
Justin Dodson 6 years ago
ITS PRETTY OBVIOUS NOT JUST BY THE NAMES BUT BY THE CLOTHES THAT THIS WAS NOT IN THE U.S
Rebekah Hughes 6 years ago
For some reason, everyone on here looks like they would have a British accent. I don't why. Is it just me?
Joi Behrend 6 years ago
Netflix should get this guy to do a makeover show. I'd totally watch it!
Richard Mell 6 years ago
I love how the use/ non use of makeup was the same in before and after pics! Bravo
Whatevers not taken 6 years ago
Also all their clothes got way more fancy and pricy. So get some new clothes and youll look good.
Nathalie Sjöblom Lagestam 6 years ago
As good as these make overs are (they are not over the top and unrealistic, most look comfortable and genuine) it convinces me even more that I should never let anyone do a make over on me. I might look like a hobo plucked straigt from the Dark ages but that also happens to be the look I like and is comfortable with. I wouldn't wear a single piece of clothing from any of the make overs. There's nothing wrong with them but they're on as far from what I want to wear as you can get. ..and if you try to dye or cut my hair (that's red and down to my a*s) into a "Modern" hairstyle to "flatter my face and make it come alive" you will have to fight me and let me tell you, you will loose. What I'm trying to say is: everyone has a different take on what's pretty and not all of us like modern fashion, whether it be this or any of that you see in Magazines or on TV. Some of us like really different things and even if I might look like a car crash to you I don't need a make over if I like it
Cathy Jo Baker 6 years ago
Nathalie, I totally agree. I like who I am, the way I dress, my crazy hairstyle. I'm comfortable this way, and I feel good this way. Good for these people if they wanted makeovers. I don't. However, I will also say that this is a sad commentary on society: if you are female and don't do your hair, wear make up, or high heels, you need a makeover. BS!
Load More Replies... Rich McCormick 6 years ago
As a hairdresser for more than 35 years I have to say, I loved all the transformations. The problem with some of these are that these folks have a mind set and they have to be willing and WANTING to change. Often times shows will revisit makeover models and they had gone back to their old looks or kept very little of the new look. Habits and self image is often hard to break unless, again, they are really wanting and WILLING to change and keep up the new look. The outfits were all A+ in my book. #6 was really eye catching and you could tell she was over the moon with her new look!
M.J. 6 years ago
All the guys in the pics just needed a new haircut and not super tight pants, tons of leather and a bag. What's wrong with Jeans and a Shirt?!
Alex Bailey 6 years ago
Depends on the jeans and the shirt - even jeans have different cuts that will suit some body shapes better than others. Same for shirts. Though the trousers chosen were ugh.
Load More Replies... Naima Ivansdóttir 6 years ago
i don't think it's about "deciding", i think it's about "suggesting"... some people may simply be focusing on other things in life, being satisfied with how they look and dress and not thinking too much about it. in this case someone (a professional) comes along with suggestions and hints, they give it a try and might like themselves better (and keep working in that direction) or worse (and go back to the way they were before)... nothing wrong with that i think... it's not they were forced into it :)
Load More Replies... Jace 6 years ago
This whole article looks like a “stop being human!” promotion for expensive clothing and makeup companies. It is reinforcing that makeup is best. It’s not. Makeup sucks, for the most part. Especially to the degree used here. A little is okay sometimes, but it usually makes people look like uncanny valley robots to me. There’s a huge difference between figuring out how to look your best while being yourself and “looking good by arbitrary beauty product-selling” standards. This is kind of a horrible “article”. As Lios said before me, and as I will paraphrase: it is awful that we are conditioned to treat makeup-free people as unattractive, unhealthy, bland, or outright ugly.
Victoria Williams 6 years ago
Not loving your titles these days... none of these people are ordinary. Just caught up in their lives without access to a personal stylist on hand. Like most of us
Full Name 6 years ago
Did you just say they aren't ordinary, then say they are "like most of us"?
Load More Replies... Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
First we had a whole slew of posts about plus size women that we were supposed to admire and respect for what was on the inside. Now we've got people we're supposed to admire for what's on outside. Sometimes I have a hard time keeping up. Good advertisement though.
Enuya 6 years ago (edited)
You know, the world is not only white or black. You can admire someone's appereance and personality at the same time. Also, while "inside" is important, people like to look good. Not only for the others - just for yourself, to feel beautiful and confident. It is important for your mental health, to feel good with both your personality AND body. I believe these transformations helped some of these women to better understand themselves and their good sides. This does not deny their rich personality or passions. Also, I don't think that the point of the plus size modeling is "to admire and respect for what was on the inside" - this is to show that you may look good and self confident regardless of the type of figure.
Load More Replies... Darryl Kerrigan 6 years ago
Yeah! You all look like c**p. Get a haircut and new clothes so people value you!! (Sorry, bad day today)
Alex Bailey 6 years ago
What's wrong Darryl? This isn't like you. Though I'd like a new haircut and new clothes and to feel more valued.
Load More Replies... jknbt jknbt 6 years ago
somebody nominate whoever is doing this for the Nobel Prize! This is fantastic!
BeenElle 6 years ago
The Nobel prize, really? That comment suggest a very narrow view of our world. Millions of things are more important than this.
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