134 Incredible Photos Before And After A Haircut Prove A Good Barber Is Like A Plastic Surgeon
Some guys will go to great lengths to keep themselves looking good, spending endless hours at the gym, going to tanning salons, and getting outfitted in the coolest clobber. Others don't really care for this whole maintenance routine, as they were born Adonis-like. And of course, there's the third group of regular guys, who don't really bother themselves with cool hairstyles and fashion clothes. And we think that now and then, they really should.
Sometimes the secret to great style can be as simple as heading down to your favorite barbers and getting a men's haircut. Whether you are feeling adventurous or want a timeless, classic style, the best hairstyle for your head shape can make all the difference between so-so and downright sexy!
We at Bored Panda have compiled a list of the best before and after transformations of guys who bit the bullet and went for the chop. Some went from ugly ducklings to hot studs; others improved their looks even more with a trendy hairstyle. Although we think they all look great, check out the men's haircuts and the studs under them below and vote for your favorite!
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My Barber Is A Goddamn Hero
I prefer long hair on some guys but he does look gorgeous in the after pic :)
One Day After Cutting Off 11 Years Worth Of Dreads
I love the dreads. I think he could have done some trimming around the edges and shave and he would have been even more handsome than the "after" photo.
Guy in my high school calculus class did this - went from ignorable to hottie over night. He looked so different that people weren't sure who he was at first.
Homeless Man’s Unbelievable Transformation Into “Hipster”
There's a video on it, I remember watching it in skepticism at the beginning (give that guy money, it's just a haircut for god's sake..) and ending it while bawling my eyes out and weeping noisily.
I've seen the story done on him..it would have been nice if BP had showed the after pic that actually shows off all his face..
I hope it inspires this man to stand taller from now on...bless the barber
Lopping Off That Length For A Good Cause
he kinda reminds me of Flynn from the Rapunzel film, love this transformation.
He's Had Long Hair Since He Was 14 Years Old And Today We Did The Big Chop And Donated It
most of this guys didnt take care of their hair, how can you let it become this human yarn thing?
he should've just taken care of the hair instead of cutting it, it's a classic male mistake though, grow a mess and then cut it and continue not caring about the hair >.< Glad he at least donated it, hope it can be of use.
Do You Still Think A Haircut Doesn't Make A Difference !?
Lol, I laughed so loud everyone here heard me!
Load More Replies...Yeah, it looked kind of dry and like it needed brushing.
Load More Replies...this is one of the few pix where I think the person looks *happier* in the 2nd
The Ponytailman Finally Got Style
I don't think anyone would take that as a compliment haha
Load More Replies...Before And After
Hairline looks so different. Hair cuts can change your look so much
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This the best one. Now he looks like David Beckham!
This Transformation
His hair is so silky and thick ! And he's cute ! So I love it either way !
I liked the long hair better. Every guy on this list so far got the short slicked back thing. And undercuts? Not a big fan.
Wish we'd got a front-on pic of after, as he has great eyes and smile, which would have really showed up after
Before And After Haircut
Yeah, I think it's because his long hair was very well-kept!
Load More Replies...On the left, you can see a picture of Jesus. On the right, you can see a pic of a guy.
Just Donated My Hair To Pantene Beautiful Lengths
He looks like young Sean Patrick Flanery after the cut. I like that look, makes me think of good old times, when I was obsessed with Sean and "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" :D
"After" looks like he's had a major dose of testosterone. Utterly transformed.
Spring Transformation
This Little Makeover Happend On Mr Best
That long hair was pooling your face down, now finally people can see your fool face.
Before & After
A Handsome working lad in the after pic. The first pic says I play video games all day long!
Amazing Makeover
Better Long Or Short? You Be The Judge
Barber Gives Free Haircut To This Homeless Man Mark. He Looks Like A Totally Different Person Now
check out the left pic how he holds the cigarette - looks like it's through the finger :D
AW. I liked the curls. Just a trim of his hair and beard would have been nice to see before going all the way.
Gave All My Hair To Locks Of Love
I love James Hetfield, he's an amazing musician. Metallica is life!
Load More Replies...Never donate to locks of love! They charge the families of kids with cancer for their wigs they make, and it's not cheap! There are other organizations that don't, donate to them! Locks of love can go to hell!
Got A Haircut And Trim From The Art Of Shaving. I Went From Charles Manson To Dapper Manson
Before And After Haircut
Somehow his hair looks so much thicker after being cut. Vastly improved.
Haircut Transformation
My favorite bit about this one is that it's not the *same damn haircut that every other one on here is showing!!*
This Awesome Makeover
Before And After For My Fiancee
Hey haters, you do things and sacrifice for people you love. It's only wrong if it's one sided. Hopefully she makes sacrifices for him, too.
if its just a hairdue for him its no problem.its give and take.my bf liked long hair so i took the chance to let it grow again.didnt had long hair since age 12 but i love my long hair too,much less work then short hair!
Load More Replies...I would like to thank your fiance for her (or his) influence in your life.
How do you know that SHE didn't post the pic and used the word "for" instead of "of"?
I Just Got My First Haircut In 6 Years. What Do You Think?
I think I am made jealous that your hair got that long in 6 years!!
Yes me too, but this clearly shows why regular cuts are a good idea. It's so broken and whispy at the ends - see how the plait gets so much thinner in the last 6-8 inches.
Load More Replies...Much better. Hope he donated the hair to the wig makers for cancer sufferers.
Before And After Haircut
before is my fave, but I have a thing for men w/long hair, dont blame me
Looks good both ways, but i like the longer hair better in this case
Donated My Hair To Pantene Beautiful Lengths
I think most of these guys look younger with the shorter hair!
Load More Replies...And they will make much better use of it than you did! Years younger, and not dweebish now
Amazing What A Proper Cut And Shave Will Do
Aaaand suddenly he doesn't get randomly selected by TSA anymore.
So much better short. Looks so different. Looks years younger. Looks frightening before
This Transformation
Long To Short
Would never have guessed his strongly think looking hair once cut turned into an amazing head of hair. Nice hair, nice cut and looks amazing.
Shave And A Haircut, Two Bits
much better after! first one looks like you were in the jungle for a while (nothing wrong with that but second is much better)
From Long To Short
They often get better eyelashes, too! Not fair! :(
Load More Replies...I'd Been Growing My Hair Out From A Buzz Cut For Almost Two Years And Yesterday I Decided To Get It Cut. How's It Look Guys?
I Did A Thing: First Cut In Nearly Four Years
Before And After I Donated My Hair
The short hair looks better, and i like that funny smile and those eyes :)
Pic of after with the Wallace and Gromit grimace looks like a toddler has been allowed near with some clippers and shaved a big chunk off, proportionally it looks kinda wrong. Is still an improvement tho
From Long To Short
Its neat how the long hair flattens the top of his head but when he styles the short hair, he's now taller with all that hair up there. Seems like it changes the whole shape of his face.
Before looks as though he is going bald. After, thick and plenty of it!
Hair Science
See? That's an example of how a simple change in appearance can make anyone smile!
New Haircut
Cool! Would be interesting to see another haircut, keeping the curly hair and shaving the beard and mustache. Such interesting features!
Isn't this man a model... if not there is a man who looks a lot like him modelling clothes... looking good! Both look good :)
I Also Cut Off And Donated Most Of My Hair
Whoever got that donation is going to be very happy, but he looks better without it.
wish my hair would grow like that ...it's amazing long ...but looks good both ways
Cleaned Up Cut
The short one suits you better, would just trim the neck beard part a bit ;) either way-cute
Just Donated My Hair To Pantene Beautiful Lengths
Ohhhh! Are you donating it? My daughter grew her hair right down to her waist and cut it off to donate to locks of love. Never heard back from them but she did it for a good cause and I'm proud of her.
I've donated to locks of love for many years, and was shocked when I discovered that the kids don't actually receive the hair/wigs. (They sell it, and donate portions of the money made) After finding out, I switched to Pantene beautiful lengths. (Just keep in mind next time!) And kudos to your daughter for doing something so amazing and selfless! (And to you for instilling good morals!) The world needs more parents like you!
Load More Replies...Were they all taken to a barber than knows only one not totally s****y hipster cut? Some of these men would have benefited from a much better cut with more left on top. Just sayin
Before And After
You don't look like a big kid anymore, you look like you should - a man!
Don’t even think about growing you hair long again, short is much better on you
Much Needed Haircut
I like the after look, but those big plugs in his ears make MY ears hurt!
Makeover
Wow, I wouldn't have looked twice at you before, but now you're totally gorgeous!
Style Isn't Born, It's Groomed
Love the curls and that you kept some up top! Awesome hair, you lucky thing!
Before And After Haircut
looks fine in both. I'm not very into guys with long hair, but in the first one he's got some "Kurt Cobain-ish" look I quite like.
We Are Loving This Guy's Hair Transformation!!! From Curly Dude To Hot Hunk
I Decided To Cut My Hair And Donate It So It Can Be Used To Make A Wig For A Cancer Patient That Has Gone Through Chemo
Thank you!!, as a cancer patient who bought a wig thank you, Your hair is beautiful and will be worth it !!
I Asked A Friend To Take A Before And After Selfie With Me. After Growing My Hair For A Year, I Donated 12" To Children With Hair Loss Today
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
This Haircut
First one looks better.. Second one is (like a lot of these) so mainstream..
Exactly ! Also, his hair is really beautiful !
Load More Replies...With hair, looks like Cobain. Without, just like any other wedgehead.
Hard to say. Looks good now but would like to have seen him full face in the 1st.
TSA Doesn't Randomly Pick Me Anymore
What a difference! Looks years younger and much friendlier with the smile
Before And After Haircut
Before And After Haircut
And added at least 10 IQ points. I know that's just a perception, but that's one of the reasons they're doing this, right?
Load More Replies...He looks so much younger in the second one. and like he'd be able to be within 500 yards of a school....
Suits the face so much better, especially swept back and without the moustache. Now tht eyes and smile are so appealing
Looks like they mainly trimmed the sides, but makes a big difference. Now you notice the eyes.
Got Tired Of Looking Like A Hobo - Got A Haricut And Trimmed The Beard. Better?
This Transformation
A Year Ago I Cut Off My Hair And Donated It. Here's A Before And After, One Year Difference
Glad you lost the nose ring! It looked appalling. You look much better now :)
He had a hell of a head of hair! I'm envious! Good loss on the nose ring. Hate those things. The new do... well it reminds me of the early 1900's. Something funky would have been super cool (even with the nose ring!)
When Your Beard Is So Good That You Need A Haircut To Compliment It
The beard looked better on me with the long hair. The white came out better.
Much more handsome, and getting rid of the white on the sides of the beard helps, too
Color the beard or lose it. It draws the eye down away from your eyes and hair.
no no no no no. It's freaking awesome. Leave it.
Load More Replies...Nice Makeover
Blonde Transformation
I think the second one is gorgeous! First was okay, but now he's showing his handsome face to the best advantage.
Love the cut! The blonde makes you look like you spent all summer at the beach! Way to go!
Everyone Loves A Before & After. Gopaul Looks Smashing With This Style
A Throwback To An Unforgettable Transformation For My Friend David On The Streets Of NYC
He is a good looking fella and the haircut and shave were needed thumbs up David
Restyle
i liked the long hair, but maybe it's just that i like longer hair in men
His after looks like that English soccer star.
Load More Replies...Before And After
Never ever grow your hair again, and i hope that mustache goes away someday ;) but your look is much much better already
Now that you lost your vampire look, you can walk in the day light with no problem
Sometimes You Just Need A Hair Cut To Make A Change
Just Finished This Cut
Yeah, different lighting, no glasses, but smiling, head larger in frame. Bad comparison photos.
Load More Replies...He looks like he's more fun with the curls, than the short hair. He looks pretty severe in the full on shot.
What’s with the serious after photo scowl? After pics a so much better
But those were irresistible curls! I think you should grow it back and shave all the beard off.
Check Out This Mens Makeover I Did On This Gentleman. He Went From Just The Everyday Guy Too Classy
Another Transformation
Sometimes A New Style Can Change Your Whole Attitude. This Guy Looks Much Happier
both looks are great, maaaybe the longer hair is a bit better, for me at least :)
He's Super Handsome Even With The Crazy Hair
Got To Do This Today
New Year. New Man
Wow! Now you can see his fantastic jaw and chin! Super handsome now.
Before And After Haircut And Beard Trim
Lose the beard too!!! I see a handsome hunk underneath all that face foliage!!!
So much better with the cut, trim the beard short and you’d look much sexier
Before And After Haircut
You look like the actor Matthias Schoenaerts, who is known as being a real babe!
This Amazing Transformation Of A Homeless Man
This gentleman looks great both ways. The smile, that is a big difference!
Again,no wedgehead, just hair. Takes years off him. With the longer hair, he looked...suspicious.
He looks less like a homeless person now, but I think the other hairdo suited him better. Anyway, his own opinion is all that matters, and he looks happy, so GOOD!
Hair Transformation
Cleaning Up His Act
Transformation
Those crisp lines will probably last about a week and then it won't look so neat.
Load More Replies...OK.... I know I sound like an a*****e but why the face sculpting beard c**p? Hair looks good.
The sculpted hair lines are too much. Leave a natural fade. The length is sexy though.
Hate those sculpted edges...look ridiculous!! Much prefer 'before' shot!!
Prematurely gray, I'm guessing? The short version makes him look much younger.
I hate close clips! He had BEAUTIFUL hair, just needed a little attention,not removal. Sculpted beards have to be hard to keep up. A natural beard line would look better than wax-face.
How Do I Look?
With hair he looks like Danny Bonaduce in the 1980s. Short hair is better but I still hate pompadours.
Before And After
I love how red the beard is, but the other hair is more brown. Hubby's beard has tons of red in it, but the rest of his hair is dark brown. So odd.
My ex...red body hair, brown head hair, blonde beard and mustache. Very strange indeed ,
Load More Replies...What Do You Think About His New Look? Better Long? Or Short?
Ummm. with long hair you look like crack head - especially in that pic. With short hair you look approachable. Sorry for the honesty.
Got The Job Of My Life, So I Chopped Off My Hair
To be honest, I think a better-kempt version of the old look would suit you better, but you look good - and congratulations on the job! :)
Got My First Haircut In 5 Years Today. Donated The Hair To Locks Of Love
Decide To Cut My Hair And Give It For Cancer
Good cause and thank you for donating your hair. You look so much better with the new cut.
see... I think you should have kept your hair. It gave you character. It will grow back.
I think that if he did it for cancer victims, that gave him more character. It's true that he has beautiful hair but he can also grow it back if he wants.
Load More Replies...Another Mansformation! This Handsome Guy Got Cleaned Up
short way better..man they get normal face afterwards..some of them.
Before And After
Feeling the wind on your cheeks for the first time in years is going to be interesting! Don't freak out, the weird feeling only lasts a little while. Quite the statement taking it all off, good for you!
You look marvellous now but I bet you miss the egg yolk in that scruffy beard!!!
That irritation will make shaving difficult for a while, but it'll be worth it. That face is too gorgeous to hide.
I Grew My Hair Without Any Cuts For 6 Years. Last Week, I Sold It To A Wig Shop
Long Hair For 8 Years. Sold Hair To Wig Factory
Sold it? Seriously? When there are so many people deserving donated hair wigs?
Funny you judge and troll me for selling my hair. I've raised over £5,000 For cancer research in the past 3 years. Feel bad now?
Load More Replies...i would've left the hair (those locks are pretty) but trimed the muttonchops
This is the only guy that I feel strongly about shaving. I cannot stand that mutton chop look some guys have.
My sexy wife likes my sexy sideburns. Besides We can't all have a ginger fringe 😉
Load More Replies...Looks a little like a missing sibling from Alaskan bush people, better short
Ah you know my Alaskan relatives? Make a cracking seal pie
Load More Replies...My Buddy Ryan, Before And After Haircut
Man Makeover
Boy did he need that haircut. At least trim the beard shorter. Definitely improved
Honestly, mate, get rid of the beard! It makes you look like a twit when you are really quite handsome.
My New Haircut: Did I Go Too Far? I Miss My Hair A Little, No Really A Lot
Goodbye emo fringe, hello handsome man. We all have to have our moments :)
You looked like a big kid, now you look like a young man! Much better!
Makeovers Are Not Just For The Ladies
It's just more to run your fingers through. Didn't want him to go cold turkey on being able to do that. I like how much hair is still there. Looks great!
Load More Replies...i like both styles :) the hair is just so pretty and with that friendly and interesting face...
That Day You Decide To Change Your Whole Life. Find You A Good Barber And Make It Happen
I prefer the old look, but who cares when the face is that handsome. :)
Before And After
This is the best so far, cause before makes u look like a student, now is like a successful confident MAN
Man Grows Hair Out For 7 Years During His Time In His Band. Band Breaks Up, Man Cuts Hair
Why do men insist on hiding all that gorgeousness under a hairy blanket???!!!
Thank goodness the band broke up, you can recognise yourself now - and you look marvellous!
Haircut Transformation
Much, much better! But you REALLY should shave off the moustache and keep it off.
Before And After
As someone who wears glasses, whenever I get my haircut, my hairdresser asks me to take them off so they dont get in the way! The first photo was obviously taken just before they were about to start cutting.
Load More Replies...Dear submission author, dude. You probably get this creepy stuff all the time but, I'm going to go for it anyway. Your smile is amazing and I'd like nothing more than to spend hours playing with your long hair, laughing, and a kiss. Okay. Several. Long. Kisses. Mmmhmm! Sincerely, creeping-on-your-smile panda.
Before And After Haircut
My Dad Went From A Mountain Man To Just A Regular Man
haircut is really good and the beard - just lose the desire to wear that colour t-shirt, it's doing nothing for you
Biggest Transformation Of My Life
Much better. But you ought to remove the beard and stache. They do nothing good for your cute face; quite the opposite.
You look great -- apart from the fuzzy caterpillar on your chin. I think it distracts from your handsome face.
My Way Of Dealing With The Heat
You rock that moustache, very few people can really pull it off. You've done well Sir!
Great look...but while the 'tashe is cool...the chin rug needs sharpening up!!
It Takes A Lot Of Guts To Cut Off So Much Hair. But In The End, It’s Worth It
That hair was worthy of a Thorin Oakenshield. But maybe the new do suits you better - I hope it does. :)
great headshape ;) honestly-i mean you're killing any hairstyle with it
I hope that truly lovely hair went to the cancer wig makers and I hope you lost the beard later!! Beards are so ageing on so many men.
Before And After Haircut
You achieved more sexiness, but lost some cuteness. Only some, though; you're still supercute. :) You just look less ... approachable, or something.
The Magic Of A Good Haircut
Hair Makeover
You really had the nerve to go around looking like THAT??? Very brave of you but you look so much better without it!
Full Makeover
Hope that lovely hair went to the cancer charity! You look much better
look good with the shorter hair, but I kinda like the beard as well
Before And After I Got To Attack Him With My Scissors
hmmm-i think both look good, i think i like the longer hair and beard more though ;)
Like the beard...hate the hair!!! (Don't like the shaved sides...too severe!!)
After My Bass Was Stolen In Detroit, I Cut All My Hair Off, Sold It For $900, Donated $450 To Locks Of Love And Bought A New Bass With The Rest
Great move...now sort out that face fungus and you will have cracked it!!
First Got It Cut For A Girl, But Now I'm So Glad I Went Shorter
Good choice, though showing more forehead would suit you much better. You have a cute face; don't hide any of it. :)
When His Hair Looks Better Than Yours
Before And After Makeover
Took Me 2 Years To Grow My Hair And Only Took Her 10 Mins To Cut My Hair!
Better, but with the shape of your head the sides should be longer, I think.
Cleaned Up After 7 Months Of Growth
Does the long part fall into your eyes a lot now? Cause that's not good. Looks great in the chair though.
Long To Short Transformation
Before And After Haircut
I'm sorry, but I liked your hair better on you before. Good call to shave, though.
Before And After Haircut
Hair Transformation
Before And After
Love the barely there face hair...maybe grow out your HEAD hair, just a little bit!!
Haircut Transformation
Somewhere in between would be best, I think. Like the before, but a bit shorter.
Before And After Transformation
Makeover
The Taming Of The Hair
Before And After
Seriousness Applied
My Favorite Part Of My Job Is Making People Feel Good And Makeovers
Maybe once he adjusts to such a big change he'll be ready to lose another 7 to 9 inches of the beard.
Before And After Haircut
This Great Before And After
Sorry, but I think before was better. But letting your lips show is good.
I prefer Before. He looks like Ron Swanson. After makes him look mean. (I'm sure he's not though.)
Four Months Without A Shave Or Haircut
Me Earlier. Me Now. Bald Suits Me Good
Got A Haircut Today
Haircut Transformation Before And After
Haircut And Beard Transformation
Sorry! After is good, but you looked cooler before, now kind of ordinary...
Changing In 30 Min
Hair cut is great...but what the H.... is that hairy chunk on your bottom lip???!?! Ridiculous!!!
Soul patch is one thing, but with the curly bits it's kind of icky, don't ya think?
Load More Replies...Before And After
It's the hideous beard that makes him look scary - those terrible sculpted lines - so "fake" looking... :(
Load More Replies...Handsome man, but that beard out of nowhere is odd. A goatee I would've liked...
I Shaved My Hair
I think you look better with more length on the top, but keep the back and sides short
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I don't think I've ever disliked a board panda thread as much as I've disliked this one... I love guys with long hair. meh..... stupid mainstream hair cut trends. lol
So basically, we are being transformed into a society of hipsters.
well of course it makes a "differenence", you're dramatically altering someone's appearance. But is it necessarily better? What if longer hair expressed their personality better? To me, all the short haircut pix have a slightly more aggressive feel to them; less warmth and compassion (not to say a long haired guy can't be a douche too). But the "clean cut" look goes along with a whole set of energetic imprints about maintaining the status quo, authority, power over, etc. which is...uh...not my thing. Men have so few ways they are permitted to express their emotions and feminine side (don't go there, that's *not* what I'm saying at all), I feel like the haircut forces them into a model of masculinity and doesn't allow freedom of expression.
So many of the afters look like it's the exact same haircut, there's no originality, no showing the person's personality and individuality. A lot of these men would have looked better if their original look had just been tamed a little, and not completely changed to a 'one-style-fits-all' generic cut. They're just clones, now. Disappointing.
Some of the men have really lovely long hair, why cut it off??? Men with long hair are handsome!
I think the biggest change in most of these pictures is going from unkempt to combed/brushed. If these fellows would actually take care of their long hair the way most women do, then they would probably look terrific that way.
So I see at some age men just give up and turn into hipsters or sth common in the society to not stand out any more?
From Various Nice Long Hair To The Exact Same Short Hair Thing Everyone Has This Decade
I don't think I've ever disliked a board panda thread as much as I've disliked this one... I love guys with long hair. meh..... stupid mainstream hair cut trends. lol
So basically, we are being transformed into a society of hipsters.
well of course it makes a "differenence", you're dramatically altering someone's appearance. But is it necessarily better? What if longer hair expressed their personality better? To me, all the short haircut pix have a slightly more aggressive feel to them; less warmth and compassion (not to say a long haired guy can't be a douche too). But the "clean cut" look goes along with a whole set of energetic imprints about maintaining the status quo, authority, power over, etc. which is...uh...not my thing. Men have so few ways they are permitted to express their emotions and feminine side (don't go there, that's *not* what I'm saying at all), I feel like the haircut forces them into a model of masculinity and doesn't allow freedom of expression.
So many of the afters look like it's the exact same haircut, there's no originality, no showing the person's personality and individuality. A lot of these men would have looked better if their original look had just been tamed a little, and not completely changed to a 'one-style-fits-all' generic cut. They're just clones, now. Disappointing.
Some of the men have really lovely long hair, why cut it off??? Men with long hair are handsome!
I think the biggest change in most of these pictures is going from unkempt to combed/brushed. If these fellows would actually take care of their long hair the way most women do, then they would probably look terrific that way.
So I see at some age men just give up and turn into hipsters or sth common in the society to not stand out any more?
From Various Nice Long Hair To The Exact Same Short Hair Thing Everyone Has This Decade
