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Anyone who’s ever experimented with their looks knows that mistakes can occur no matter what. That's why we usually turn to beauty salons where professionals do their magic. Whether we hope for a gorgeous hair color or a fabulous new cut, we can already imagine us confidently emerging from the salon and going out to conquer the world. But just as our previous features about makeup fails and tragic hair accidents proved, that’s not always the case.

Chances are, many of us have felt the horror of sitting in front of a mirror while watching our stylist completely disregard our wishes. And sometimes, the results of these beauty procedures are light years away from our expectations, leaving us utterly unsatisfied with our new look. If this sounds familiar, you’re in good company. But if not, this new list compiled by Bored Panda will at least cause a genuine chuckle.

We have scoured the internet for some of the most bizarre, cringe-worthy, and downright tragic hair and makeup moments people have shared online. So sit back, relax, and get ready for some beauty disasters of epic proportions. Enjoy scrolling through this list, upvote the pics that surprised you most, and be sure to tell us what you think of them in the comments.

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What My Sister Asked For vs. What The Salon Did vs. What My Mom Did After The Salon Disaster

What My Sister Asked For vs. What The Salon Did vs. What My Mom Did After The Salon Disaster

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This Is What Happened To My Client When She Went Into A Different Local Nail Salon Without Doing Her Research

This Is What Happened To My Client When She Went Into A Different Local Nail Salon Without Doing Her Research

I couldn't believe my eyes so I had to get a picture. She paid £35 for these.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG this is hilarious. Kinda got a spaceship vibe happening. I'm here for it

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Picture this: you do your research, choose a salon, and book a hair or makeup appointment only to swivel around in the chair and become overwhelmed with uncertainty. At first, you blame the lighting and believe it will look way better once you step outside. But deep inside, you know that something’s not right, and can’t help but feel disappointed (or even seriously appalled) by the result.

Sounds familiar? Well, no one is immune to experiencing these blunders. Whether it’s a tragic hairstyle, a color refresh gone wrong, or a makeup look that makes you look like you're from another planet, we don’t expect beauty and hair experts to make such mistakes. Yet, here we are.

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Yes, Done At A Real Salon. And Yes, She Did Cry When She Saw It

Yes, Done At A Real Salon. And Yes, She Did Cry When She Saw It

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Shara Cowan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess this isn't quite the layered look you had in mind?

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Joshua David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I went to master training with a famous stylist, his first words to me were, 'if you can't cut a straight line, there's no room here for you.' Too bad he didn't teach her. And I've never saw layers like that. In my 20 year career.

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pink_panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Besides them not being cut straight, surely that's not how layers are supposed to look? Like curtains across the head?

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Kari Lynn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should report that to your state licensing board! I'm not a licensed hair pro, and I have sense enough not to do something like that.

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Channon Doughty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't go to salons, so I have to cut my own hair. I also do 3 layers. Mine looks positively professional compared to this!

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ShareMusic
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recently got a bad haircut that had to be fixed. The person fixing it and I joked that the bad hair cutter gave me 3 different styles: one on the right, a different one on the left, and a third one in back.

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Id row
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like her hair has been hacked by a blind woodsman.

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Aubrie Allen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got this at a great clios once when I asked for layers. They gave me steps instead. It was awful!

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Jennifer Norton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That exact same thing happened to me one time too! I was so upset and my mother had to cut all my hair off to match the shortest layer. I never went back to that salon again!

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Mary Hiers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The stylist should become a roof thatcher. I hear they're in demand for old houses in the English countryside.

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Carlie Byer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stylist just got sick of hearing "three layers cut" for the 100th time this week

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I'mNotARoboat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When layering is done right, one shouldn't be able to count them.

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Meredith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My first year out of beauty school. This poor kid walks in crying. Her mom was super upset as well. I've never seen anything as bad as the cut she got at the mall. Only option was an inverted Bob. She was still crying because she had to lose all her hair but this woman essentially gave the kid the most f****d up mullet. She asked for a trim. She already had layers and this poor thing was run over with a lawn mower. She was happy that she didn't look like an insane person by the end.

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Katy Hickman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Layers…on hair…do not look like that…, I hope she got it fixed and for free

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Spittnimage
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonder how many waiting clients got up and ran out the door when they saw that.

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Leti Lamboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg similar happened to me my 1st layered cut i was upset simply asked her to even it went from waistblength hair to it at my ears almost I had a fit told my mom to pay since she recommended the lady n went out to beat my moms car up thank God it was right after senior portraits n not before

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Swoosh Loops
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cosmetology instructor did this to my hair. I ended up leaving in the middle of the day to the other school in the next town over where I had 9 inches cut off. I ended up graduating from the school that cut my hair right with a far better education.

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Hannah Edwards
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how my daughter’s hair turned out when I thought I could cut hair

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Louise Stange-Wahl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are no words to describe how WRONG this is! What the heck are they doing--a "Cousin It" special?

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tabithapaquette98
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is the worst haircut. That poor woman. I would have cried too

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Faith Nicole
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh.My.God! I hope she didn't say thank you get up & walk out without saying anything. I would've immediately asked for the owner of the salon, somebody, to give this woman a FREE cut to fix this craziness, and also either fire the one who caused this. Or is forcing her to go back to school to learn how to cut hair

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Christine Wild
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Outside of the fact that it is not attractive they didn’t even get it even when the second layer one side is longer than the other, And the bottom well what can you say, poor lady

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GC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a thing. I saw people on You Tube doing this on purpose.

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Loraine MacGinness
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What were they thinking ? COMPENSATION, you can't leave like this ! Did you have to get your hair cut to the shortest level ??

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Kim Lorton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HER license? Should be revoked or at the least, taken under review, and the owner that hired her? Should be ashamed they didn’t look into her work more!! Wow… I would’ve been livid, and made them give me my money back and pay for me to get it fixed at a place that had professionals working there!!

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Elizabeth VanDyke
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this a layered cut? I would get the bottom layer straightened and tell everyone it's the latest style.

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Gloria J Williams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a horrible idea, I hope someone was fired. I would have cried too.

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Todd Hollfelder
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did that to someone. She couldn't make up her mind and my clients were getting mad. She had no pictures and her description was awful. Don't know who fixed it, don't really care.

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Juli
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OGeezzz that is going to take years... unless you do like I did and shaved it all off (it's very freeing but I did that at 54)

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Teri Campisi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG! I probably would have screamed at herand NOT paid for it either!

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ilda Quintanilla
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GASP. Was the hair dresser angry or just plain 🦇💩 crazy. 😵‍💫

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Rich McCormick
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a pro hairdresser I would have spoken up "did you really not blend those layers?" Then I would have fixed it for her for free and gotten a new client. Some hairdressers have NO BUSINESS in this sort of business! NASTY!

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Cadfael
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, I really do think it's not bad- a unique cut that she can get evened up if she really doesn't like it after a trial run!

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Christine Butler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like thatched roof mmmm probably should change profession it is a dying art form and likely to earn more money too!!

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Sue Sanders
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What age was this hairdresser? Two? Five? No, even a five-year-old would do better. C**p.

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Teresa Ezzell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have cried too, it will take a long time for all that to grow out, I think I would be taking her to civil court, the one who ruined her hair. this is awful, cannot even be a mistake.

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Jane W.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, no problem just cutting to the shorter one and waiting a couple of months.

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Judy Stembridge
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve had some truly bad cuts but this supersedes even my worst. Hope she got a much more experienced stylist to fix it.

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Rannveig Ess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm kind of wondering if these are extentions? This is a ton of hair. The layered hair undernearth is clearly in segments. This is how adding extentions works but you have to blend them in and they don't go in or on with a severe line like this. Regardless, the stylist was a moron. :)

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Kathy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Appalling! And the bottom layer is completely uneven, it looks as if she fell asleep in a field and a goat took random chunks out of it in passing! Even I could do way better than that, and I have zero hairdressing skills!

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Michelle Reisig
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WTF? I dropped out of beauty school after a month & I do better cuts than that.. I can only wonder if this was done at a beauty school salon where students start doing an actual customers hair "under supervision of an instructor" after they have been in school 4 days. Around here (OREGON, USA) you get instructions Tuesday through Friday then on Saturday they get to try out what they learned on a customer.

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Ellen Moeller
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When a client asks for 3 layers in their hair...this is an inside joke amongst hair stylists but this one was not in on it and took it literally 🤦

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Agentblackbetty
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's crazy. You can kinda tight braid it while still damp with some strong hold gel and leave it for a couple of days so when you take it down it will be a cascade of beautiful massive waves. You can use curlers to blend them in as well. Make 3 different layers of braids blended together. Something similar happened to me. Or a hat.

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WA2DK
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You want layers?? (But man, she must have thick hair for that even being possible. My entire hair volume is the bottom layer)

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Dani Ela
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly think i could do better and my only experience is a lockdown-trim I gave my husband

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Kathy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And who exactly decides what is or is not "too long" in hair length, anyway? Just asking for a friend with a very large pair of scissors...

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Sherry Allison
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately I had a woman in Fantastic Sams cut my hair like this. Nothing against them necessarily but then again I haven't been to another one. While I know they employ people straight out of school that stylist didn't pay any attention to layering hair. She did the same thing to mine two layers cut straight across but thankfully mine weren't as deep. This looks much worse than mine.

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Sue Phillips
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually like this. Just needs 1 or 2 more layers at the top.

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Tami
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could it be just the layering before waves are put in?

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#5

$60 "Professional" Halloween Makeup. I Asked For The Photo On The Left, With Just A Little Fake Blood. On The Right Is What The Makeup Artist Gave Me

$60 "Professional" Halloween Makeup. I Asked For The Photo On The Left, With Just A Little Fake Blood. On The Right Is What The Makeup Artist Gave Me

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Are These Too Thick? I Can’t Tell If I’m Just Not Used To Them Or If This Is A Normal Application. I’m Not Thrilled With Them

Are These Too Thick? I Can’t Tell If I’m Just Not Used To Them Or If This Is A Normal Application. I’m Not Thrilled With Them

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When we give our faith, hair, and face to a stranger — and spend good money to do so — the last thing we want is to step out of there crying and wishing to go back in time to erase it all. Just think about the moment when you finally get to glance at the mirror hoping to see your fabulous self but instead, you’re met with someone who feels utterly unlike you. When it comes to makeup, you immediately notice the mistakes — too much foundation here, too little color there, and what is up with all this unnecessary contouring? Makeup that isn’t applied skillfully can immediately ruin our day and put a damper on our confidence. But luckily for us, there are experts who share advice on how to quickly patch up these mistakes.

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The Hairdresser Had “No Idea” How This Happened

The Hairdresser Had “No Idea” How This Happened

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Edward Scissor Hands. Eta: I believe he actually gave better haircuts, if I'm remembering correctly.

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#8

What I Asked For vs. What I Got

What I Asked For vs. What I Got

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eed_thelast_haw
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really hope you got a refund. I asked for the same colour as you did, and the dude got it right with no issues. It was expensive, but worth it. But wow, major fail. I hope your hair wasn't damaged.

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#9

What Was The Makeup Artist Thinking With This Shade Match?

What Was The Makeup Artist Thinking With This Shade Match?

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Makeup artist Daniel Martin, whose clients range from Meghan Markle to Jessica Alba, told Vogue that first and foremost, people are entitled to politely request a redo if they’re unsatisfied with the results. "As artists, we have to remember that we’re providing a service and we can’t take things too personally," he said. After all, makeup is subjective, so they should listen to your wishes.

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If you’re one of those people who freeze in uncomfortable situations or avoid them at all costs, think about bringing an image of your desired look as a reference. Moreover, be crystal clear with the artist about your dislikes before they begin. "Hate the way you look with mascara on your bottom lashes? Cringe at the idea of contouring? Tell the artist directly, and your honesty will only aid in the execution."

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What I Asked For vs. What I Got. $400 And I Feel Like An Idiot

What I Asked For vs. What I Got. $400 And I Feel Like An Idiot

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Expectations vs. Reality: Curly Hair

Expectations vs. Reality: Curly Hair

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Beck
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened to me in 6th grade. Never permed it again. Wanted a spiral and ended up looking like annie.

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#12

What My Hair Looked Like - What I Asked For - And How It Turned Out

What My Hair Looked Like - What I Asked For - And How It Turned Out

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However, sometimes we need to take matters into our own hands. "At the end of the day, it’s only makeup and it can be fixed," Martin said and offered some sound advice to prepare you for any possible damage control in the future. First, "If you’re left with too much coverage on the skin and the finish on your face is too powdery, misting will break up the finish a bit. If you don’t have a misting spray, a wet paper towel pressed onto the skin will do the trick as well."

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Then, if your artist somehow managed to make you look like a mannequin, Martin suggested, "If the foundation is looking too opaque and flat, I add a bit of radiance to the complexion by using a dry facial oil that won’t break up the powder that’s already on top of the skin. A facial oil used with a foundation brush will add the skinlike texture you want without the feeling of added weight."

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What I Asked For And What I Got

What I Asked For And What I Got

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Sara Rodrigues
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not the only one that I saw end up like that. My sister asked for a haircut like the one on the left and she ended up looking like the lady on the right. I think that less experienced hair stylists don't know that they shouldn't overcut too much when the hair is wet, because once dry it gains more volume and becomes shorter. She never asked for a shorter haircut after this travesty!

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#14

Went To My Hairdresser With This Pic Today

Went To My Hairdresser With This Pic Today

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Wanted A Simple Manicure For My Wedding In March. Right Is What I Got. I Was Upset But Also Couldn’t Stop Laughing

Wanted A Simple Manicure For My Wedding In March. Right Is What I Got. I Was Upset But Also Couldn’t Stop Laughing

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Marika
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, the right side is a disaster but I don"t like the inconsistency of the design on the left side either.

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When it comes to eyebrows, one of the most common fears we have is to emerge from the chair and see that they’re way too dark for our liking. "If the brow is overly done, split tissue paper to a single sheet, place it over your brow, and buff on setting powder on top of it. This will soften the depth of the brow tone," Martin suggested. "If your edges are too 'fleek,' use a Q-tip dipped in cleansing water to soften them."

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#17

First Pic Is What I Asked For, Other Pics Are What I Ended Up With

First Pic Is What I Asked For, Other Pics Are What I Ended Up With

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She Went To The Worst-Reviewed Makeup Artist In Her City

She Went To The Worst-Reviewed Makeup Artist In Her City

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While makeup disasters can swiftly be fixed with our own efforts, that’s not always the case with our hair. Of course, ending up with a hairdo you're unhappy with is far from an irreversible catastrophe. But if there’s a choice, we would all prefer to walk around with a haircut we’re actually satisfied with. To know how to do that, we previously reached out to Rob Jon, founder of The Brentwood Hairdresser, the most sustainable salon in Essex, UK. He explained to us in an interview the main reasons why tragic accidents occur and shared some advice on how to avoid receiving regrettable hairdos.

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My Sister's Friend Got Her Nails Done By A “Professional” Nail Artist

My Sister's Friend Got Her Nails Done By A “Professional” Nail Artist

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This Has Been All Over My Social Feeds Lately. The Artist Has A Booking Site And Charges $85

This Has Been All Over My Social Feeds Lately. The Artist Has A Booking Site And Charges $85

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#21

Needed A Pick Me Up, But I Feel Like I Got Screwed Over At The Nail Salon. These Look Whack, Right?

Needed A Pick Me Up, But I Feel Like I Got Screwed Over At The Nail Salon. These Look Whack, Right?

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"Haircut ideas are always based around what is fashionable," he told Bored Panda. "But what is fashionable doesn’t always suit your hair type, face shape, or lifestyle." Rob explained that bad decisions are often made when people try to keep up with the latest trends rather than opting for looks that actually suit them.

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One of the best ways to be sure about your options is to listen to what your stylist has to say, Rob said. "We are professionals and will always act in the clients' best interest to make you look and feel as good as possible," he noted. Still, it’s best to appear in the salon already prepared. Rob suggested using Instagram or Pinterest or some kind of visual aid to try to steer your stylist in the right direction. Then, you can have a conversation with your stylist who "will come up with the perfect compromise to make your hair look on point."

#22

When You Accidentally Go To The Worst Stylist In Your Country

When You Accidentally Go To The Worst Stylist In Your Country

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#23

Asked For Caramel Balayage, Came Out Looking Like A Tiger

Asked For Caramel Balayage, Came Out Looking Like A Tiger

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Nicola Roberts
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there, done that. Highly recommend BLUE shampoo to tone down the orange.

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#24

My Sister’s Nails For A Wedding

My Sister’s Nails For A Wedding

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Beck
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does it look like she stuck her bird finger up a bird butt??? It is brown?

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But despite the best intentions and efforts from both sides, mistakes happen. "Tragic haircuts are often based on a lack of communication between stylist and customer," Rob said. So a good way to ensure you emerge from the hairdresser’s chair with desired results is to talk with your stylist before and during the process. 

Setting unrealistic expectations is one more reason why regrettable haircuts occur, Rob added. Or they encounter inexperienced stylists who are "unable to manage clients' expectations and deliver something that is much more suitable to their lifestyle and the style that they are after."

"To avoid a bad haircut, my advice would be to use visual aids in the salon using pictures to describe not only what you like but what you don’t like," The Brentwood Hairdresser mentioned. "Also, be willing to accept the stylists' advice as they are simply trying to manage your hair in the best way possible."

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What I Wanted vs. What I Got

What I Wanted vs. What I Got

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FreshGanesh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, the left pictured person has multitudes more hair or extensions with tenfold then volume of the right pictured person.

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#27

My Little Sister Got Her Makeup Done For My 30th Birthday Party. She’s Really Good At Doing Her Own Makeup. However, She Wanted To Treat Herself And Went To The Salon

My Little Sister Got Her Makeup Done For My 30th Birthday Party. She’s Really Good At Doing Her Own Makeup. However, She Wanted To Treat Herself And Went To The Salon

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#28

The Usual Hairdresser Disaster. My Usual Curl Pattern vs. After Styling By The Hairdresser After A Cut

The Usual Hairdresser Disaster. My Usual Curl Pattern vs. After Styling By The Hairdresser After A Cut

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Auntriarch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Styling? I wouldn't dignify what was done to you with that term. I hope it's fixable

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#29

All I Wanted Was Bangs That Look Like Dakota Johnson’s. I Showed Her Multiple Pictures And This Was What I Got

All I Wanted Was Bangs That Look Like Dakota Johnson’s. I Showed Her Multiple Pictures And This Was What I Got

It’s been over a year and they look fine now, but wow, I was suffering for a few months there.

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#30

The Haircut She Wanted vs. What She Got

The Haircut She Wanted vs. What She Got

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My Best Friend Got This Done At Ulta Today

My Best Friend Got This Done At Ulta Today

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#32

I Guess I Got What I Paid For With This Free Look. Asked Makeup Artist For Homecoming Makeup

I Guess I Got What I Paid For With This Free Look. Asked Makeup Artist For Homecoming Makeup

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#33

A Sephora Employees Rendition Of A “No Makeup Makeup” Look. At Least Is Was Free

A Sephora Employees Rendition Of A “No Makeup Makeup” Look. At Least Is Was Free

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#34

My Awful Eyebrows. Bad Microblading, Cheap Ink, Wrong Aftercare Directions. Now Look At Them

My Awful Eyebrows. Bad Microblading, Cheap Ink, Wrong Aftercare Directions. Now Look At Them

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#36

What I Asked For vs. What I Got - $450 AUD And 4.5hrs Later. I'm Going To Bed

What I Asked For vs. What I Got - $450 AUD And 4.5hrs Later. I'm Going To Bed

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FreshGanesh
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hair not lightened enough, toner mixed with too low of developer and processed too long. With 4.5 hours, they could have gotten her hair lifted high enough to do a purple wash then toned it to the specific color. This is laziness and ineptitude on the part of the colorist.

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#38

Expectation vs. Reality ($200 Later). Hairdresser Tried Telling Me It Was The Same Thing. Nope. Nope. No

Expectation vs. Reality ($200 Later). Hairdresser Tried Telling Me It Was The Same Thing. Nope. Nope. No

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#39

Hairdresser Did Me Dirty

Hairdresser Did Me Dirty

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Olga Aftyka
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

someone had absolutely ZERO experience with decolorization, and proceeded anyway. Shameful

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#40

Asked For Soft Pink And Got Purple. How To Correct It? 2nd Pic Is What I Wanted

Asked For Soft Pink And Got Purple. How To Correct It? 2nd Pic Is What I Wanted

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