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It’s easy to tell someone with a bad haircut not to worry too much because “it will grow back, anyway.” What most people don’t fully grasp is that the person will need to live through the visual nightmare (maybe even steer clear of mirrors) for the time being. 

It’s likely what these brave souls did, who had it in them to share their post-mortem photos for the internet to see. Many of these images involve the awful handiwork of their barbers, while others show botched dye jobs that can make you feel sorry for everyone involved. 

And if you have enough courage, feel free to share your own hair-related mishaps. 

#1

Got Called Lord Farquad Like 7 Times By Now

Young man with tragically uneven, curly hair showcasing a hilarious hair accident in a casual indoor setting.

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    #2

    Sorry, But This Haircut Ain't It

    Man with awkward haircut smiling indoors, highlighting a hilariously tragic hair accident with glasses and a polka dot shirt.

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    #3

    I Think I Need To Find A New Barber

    Side-by-side images of two men with similarly tragic, uneven haircuts highlighting hilarious hair accidents.

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    Haircuts are a big deal for most people. Everyone aspires for a look that makes them feel good about themselves. And it’s no surprise that many people are particular about who touches their hair. 

    A YouGov survey found that 38% of Americans always see the same person for their hair needs. On the flip side, only 17% say they “generally see different people” when they are due for a cut.

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    #4

    So, For A Good Week Now, My Friend Has Been Asking Me To Cut Her Hair For Her... No Idea Where She Got The Idea That I Wouldn’t Mess This Up

    Back of a person's head showing a tragically uneven haircut, highlighting a funny and tragic hair accident.

    I finally went to do it, and this was the result. Sad things, I really did try! I’m not a hairdresser! I feel awful though... Hope we’re still friends.

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    Agfox
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel someone who didn't even know the meaning of the term haircut would do better than whatever this is meant to be

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    #5

    This Was A "Skin Fade". I Got As Far As The Pub, My Mates Took This Picture, And Promptly Ushered Me Back To Their House To Fix It

    Back of a man's head showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with an uneven and awkward haircut style.

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    #6

    Extension Stylist Is Gaslighting Me?

    Woman with long hair showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with uneven, streaky highlights in a bathroom mirror reflection.

    I just got blocked by a stylist for saying I hate my hair and it’s unblended and poor color. She told me to just dye it in a week and is upset that I want to remove it. Am I crazy, or is this really poorly done?

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    Phantom Phoenix
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Post a pic of this (don't comment anything negative) somewhere she does her business promo…that'll let you know if she really thinks she's done a good job

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    Women can be very particular about their hair. At a young age, many of them grew an admiration for Disney princesses, characters with long, glossy manes. And according to psychotherapist Heather Garbutt, there were “very deep traditions” involving women’s hair.

    “Long hair, for whatever reason, seems to simultaneously represent the innocence of childhood and the allure of adult femininity,” Garbutt told Stylist. “How many times have we seen the letting down of a woman’s tresses as a sensual experience?”

    #7

    Ever Thought About Hiring A Cheap Barber From Craigslist? Think Again

    Unintentionally uneven and patchy mid-length haircut showing a hilariously tragic hair accident in natural light.

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    B Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I just bought a real nice hair dresser set of combs, scissors, razors, the whole works. I watched a couple of YouTube vids on cutting hair. It will be fun!" Tools cannot make up for lack of skill and talent.

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    #8

    What I Wanted, Before And What I Got

    Three young men showing different hairstyles, featuring various hair accidents and humorous haircuts indoors.

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    Earthquake903
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That expression on the last photo has me howling

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    #9

    Haircut Fail

    Young man with a hilariously tragic hair accident showing uneven, patchy haircut from multiple angles inside a car and room.

    Due to popular request from my previous post, I’m showing my fail from all angles.

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    Agfox
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The very rare half high top with fade

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    These days, we are seeing more women defy these standards and go the exact opposite route. According to Garbutt, having a shorter haircut is a “statement of independence” and even a catharsis after a difficult time. 

    “It is symbolic of letting go of the past, getting out of our hair whatever has been troubling us, cutting old ties, and lightening the load to go forwards into a new future,” she explained.  

    #10

    Hate Crime On Curly Hair Update

    Woman with curly hair showing various hair accidents and texture changes in indoor settings, highlighting tragic hair accidents.

    I went back into the salon on Thursday and requested the owner, but she wasn’t there, so I reported everything to another stylist and showed her the pics and my hair, and she was just in shock. I sent the pics to her, and the owner called me yesterday morning, and she was literally speechless. She has curly hair also, and she just kept saying “I can’t believe this/ I am so sorry/ I am so embarrassed.” Shockingly though, she did tell me that she has gotten a couple of other complaints on this stylist recently (obviously not to this extent), and she was like, “If she wasn’t on the road going on vacation right now, I would be calling her.” So I am getting my money back, and the owner herself is going to fix what she can next Friday. She mentioned a blunt cut and a bob, like many of you said, and she was honestly upset that I couldn’t come in sooner, but it just didn’t work out that way with our schedules.

    I am definitely still emotional about it and truly feel like a monster when my hair is down at home, but I’ll be ok. My wonderful husband actually shaved his head in solidarity, and he has beautiful curls too, so that made me feel a little better. For everyone wanting me to call out the salon, I get it, but I just can’t do that. I live in a small town and work directly with the community, and this is a salon that does booth rental, so I truly don’t want to ruin an entire business over an incredibly incompetent person who is not a reflection of the entire establishment. I think the stylist will get enough issues just from speaking with the owner and the fact that we do live in a small town, and I have no issue telling people what happened to my hair when they ask. I won’t lie or sugarcoat it.

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    #11

    My Friend Is Apparently Allergic To Hair Dye

    Young man taking a selfie showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with uneven and oddly shaped haircut.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And every dye box tells you to do a test patch on your skin somewhere BEFORE you dye your hair so that you can avoid this.

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    #12

    To Bleach Hair Using Walmart Bag To Keep The Heat In

    Person with a patchy, multicolored hair dye accident featuring blue, pink, and blonde tones on top of their head.

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    Doug Moyer
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am actually very curious about how this looks when it is washed/dried/styled. Could be cool...

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    We’ve all heard people say, “When you look good, you feel good.” For some, it may even feel like they belong in a higher social class. This is what researchers from the Stanford Graduate School of Business found in a study.

    According to one of the researchers, Professor Margaret Neale, these people view the social world as “fundamentally stratified,” and not just based on wealth, education, and educational prestige. Beauty and attractiveness are also critical factors.

    #13

    I Let My Cousin Cut My Hair During The Quarantine... Turns Out I'm A Beltcher

    Woman with tragic hair accident making a funny face next to a phone showing a cartoon character with similar hairstyle and glasses.

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    #14

    The Fact That I Let My Mom Cut My Bangs And This Is What I Came Out With

    Person with short, uneven purple hair and glasses, showcasing a hilariously tragic hair accident style.

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    Earthquake903
    Community Member
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the worst but definitely too short. Love the purple though

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    #15

    Hair Clippers Died

    Man with a tragically funny hair accident showing unevenly shaved hair and a confused expression in a bathroom setting.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hah, I had this happen to me once while shaving my face. Battery shaver died and I was house sitting at the time and didn't have any razor or shaving cream with me!

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    People place utmost importance on their looks, to the point that they are willing to pay good money for them. According to a 2024 report, women can spend $1,064 per year on maintaining their appearance. Men, on the other hand, can pay around $728. 

    For the guys, hair care is a top priority, with 37% of expenses going to haircuts. It is only a second priority for the ladies (27% of costs), with skin care (29%) being at the top.

    #16

    Friend Had Her Husband Dye Her Hair With Rit Fabric Dye. Needless To Say, It Turned Out Horrid

    Woman with long hair dyed green at the ends showing a hair accident with uneven, patchy color indoors.

    Three salons have turned her away already because they don’t want the responsibility of fixing it.

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    #17

    Somebody Said That I Should Post My Haircut Here What I Wanted And What I Got

    Three different views of humorous hair accidents showing uneven and awkward haircuts on young men’s heads.

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    Savannah greenleaf
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one I would just shave it all down and start over.

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    #18

    8-Year-Old Me After Trying To Shave Off My Baby Hairs In The Shower. Feel Free To Laugh, Roast, Etc.

    Young girl crying with a hilariously tragic hair accident showing an uneven shaved forehead and wet hair in dim lighting.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a cowlick in my hair right at the top of my head. As a kid it used to stick up all the time. So I thought it would be a good idea to cut it off. Which left me with a bald spot - and when it grew out it stuck up even more. 😫😂

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    #19

    No Words

    Unusual hair accident of a woman with uneven, tragic haircut featuring a sharp undercut and contrasting long blonde strands.

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    Kylie
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does this one keep getting dredged up over and over?

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    #20

    Forgot To Put Guard On While Cutting My Kid’s Hair

    Person with hilariously tragic hair accident showing unevenly shaved and long hair sections indoors.

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    Ben
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid's hair has got much worse problems than the bald spot.

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    #21

    Took The Great Clips Gamble And Lost

    Side-by-side images of desired versus accidental haircut, showing tragic hair accidents and styling fails.

    Went to get my hair cut today to trim off my split ends and touch up my layers, as well as trim the top of my bangs while keeping the curtain bangs/face framing pieces. Instead, they chopped off the hair on each side of my face, and it looks like I have a bowl cut in the front, long hair in the back.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the layers around your face/fringe just need to be blended in a little more, and then it should look nice.

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    #22

    Girl, You Need To File For Divorce

    Woman with unevenly dyed hair in red and blonde, showing a hilariously tragic hair accident from a hair stylist.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's okay, a STYLUS did that, and not a stylist. Panic over.

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    #23

    Accidentally Started Cutting His Hair Without The Trimmer Guard And Was Forced To Go All The Way. Mistakes Were Made

    Young child with a bald head wearing a light shirt, standing barefoot on play area carpet, showing a hair accident moment.

    He was initially pretty miffed but has come to accept it. (I think he wears it well, and it hasn't affected his confidence).

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    #24

    My Wife Wanted Her Grays Covered And Subtle Highlights For A Wedding. Her Hair Colorist Had A Medical Emergency During Their Session

    Top view of a person with tragically uneven and messy hair dye, highlighting a hilariously tragic hair accident.

    The lady passed out on top of her in her home studio. My wife had to carefully get her to the floor and called 911. EMS brought the lady to the hospital, and we are all hoping she is okay.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, so I don't think this is bad, it was just an emergency.

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    #25

    Bringing Honor To My Family

    Young girl with a tragic haircut in a colorful polka dot shirt, showcasing a hilariously tragic hair accident moment.

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    #26

    Is It Okay To Ask For A Refund For A Botched Haircut Rather Than Getting It Fixed?

    Hilariously tragic hair accident showing uneven hair length and unexpected haircut mishap from different angles.

    This is the second time in under a year that a professional hair stylist has left me with a horrendous cut, and I'm so frustrated!

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that's why you don't go to Walmart to get your haircut.

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    #27

    Wasted $300 On A Color And Style That Was Not What I Wanted

    Two side-by-side photos showing hair accidents with uneven and mixed vibrant pink, blue, and green dye jobs.

    The colors in my hair look like they've been fading for a month, even though I just got them done an hour before taking pics.

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    Kylie
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They'd have to bleach your hair first to get that colour.

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    #28

    What Could Go Wrong While Cutting Hair?

    Woman cutting her own hair with scissors resulting in a hilariously tragic hair accident and uneven bangs.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hair was down to my waist and I successfully cut off 11 inches. Long story short I now have a pixie.

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    #29

    Photo On The Left Is What I Wanted. Photo On The Right Is What I Got. She Assured Me She Could Do It

    Two haircut photos showing unusual styles and hair shaving mistakes in hilariously tragic hair accidents.

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    #30

    Help Needed My Niece Accidentally Put Nair On Her Head. What Could Possibly Be Done To Hide This Or Minimize It's Impact?

    Close-up of a person's scalp with a patchy hair accident showing uneven hair loss and thinning strands.

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    #31

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of wavy and unevenly colored hair showcasing hilariously tragic hair accidents.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put a semi permanent color between the 2 shades of red and curl it.

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    #32

    Dad Tried Cutting His Own Hair, Didn’t Notice Until 2 Days Later

    Man with a tragic hair accident showing uneven shaved patches on the back and side of his head indoors.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tidy it up with clippers. Or with a razor. With a little bit of work it could still look great. It's hard to cut the hair on the back yourself, but I've managed before with a couple of mirrors and a decent clipper.

    #33

    Tried Giving Myself A Haircut

    Young man smiling with a hilariously tragic hair accident showing a patchy uneven haircut and trimmed beard in a casual setting.

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    B Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Maybe I should try that DIY dentistry kit next."

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    #34

    Tried Going To A New Stylist... Crying Now

    Back view of a person with a hilariously tragic hair accident showing uneven and patchy haircut layers.

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    #35

    The Way They Cut My Bangs The Last Two Haircuts

    Two close-up photos showing hilariously tragic hair accidents with uneven and poorly cut bangs.

    Two months apart, same hair stylist, similar result. Should I try a new barber, or should I keep going back? Kinda wanna see how many of these pictures I can accumulate. What do you think?

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    #36

    That One Time I Accidentally Cut Too High

    Person with a tragic hair accident haircut wearing a yellow plaid shirt indoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

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    #37

    My Boyfriend Decided To Try A New Hairdresser (The Third Picture Shows How They Fixed It)

    Back views of a woman’s short brown hair showing hilariously tragic hair accidents with uneven and awkward cuts.

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    #38

    I’m A Hairstylist, And My Coworker Cut My Hair Today. I Trust Her, And I Didn’t Look At The Back Until Later

    Woman in a salon with long wavy hair showing a humorous hair accident in the mirror reflection.

    I don't know what happened. She is usually very good. My boyfriend said I must have annoyed her off to deserve this...

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    #39

    Waited 6 Weeks For An Appt At The Highest Rated Salon In Town For An Undercut. Paid $90 For This. Advice On Next Steps?

    Three images showing undercut hairstyles; two neat geometric designs and one patchy hair accident, highlighting hair accidents.

    I desperately wanted an undercut since I'm in surgical menopause and experience near-constant hot flashes. Florida summer has been ROUGH. I've never had short hair & was a bit nervous, so I researched the highest rated salon in town, talked to the receptionist about what I was looking for - an undercut with a design. Yesterday I finally had my appt, met with the stylist, and showed her my inspo pics (added some to the pics in my post for reference). She said she didn't do designs - another girl at the shop does those, who wasn't there - okay fine - but she could do the undercut & next time I could do the design with the other girl. I should've just stopped it there, but I'd waited so long for the appt & I'm a pushover, so I went along with it & quickly scooted outta there.

    It's... not great. Thankfully, I work from home & rarely leave my house, but man, I'm pretty disappointed. It's not at all close to the inspo pics or what I said I wanted. Any advice on where to go from here? I know I'll have to wait for some growth to get it fixed - is there a way I could've explained what I wanted better? Any tips on finding someone who can actually execute this style? I do love how much cooler my head is, it is helping with the hot flashes... I'd just like it to look more intentional & less like I'm being prepped for surgery.

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    T.M.P Janssen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omfg I actually gasped outloud and startled a customer. W*F Honestly, next time saying "If you clean shave the skin, you went too short" is worth a try...at a different salon.

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    #40

    That Time When I, An Adult Woman, Thought It’d Be A Grand Idea To Drunkenly Cut My Own Bangs

    Close-up of a person with messy dark hair and uneven bangs, showcasing a hilariously tragic hair accident moment.

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    CD King
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hallelujah sister! Drunken toe nail polishing is also a wake up, hungover surprise

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    #41

    "Let Me Get A Pineapple Fade" Barber: "Say No More Fam"

    Side view of a person with a tragically uneven haircut showcasing a hilariously tragic hair accident.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was forced to wear the "pineapple" the whole time I was young, at least until I began paying for my own cuts. Why anyone would CHOOSE a pineapple is beyond me but, they're almost there, just gotta take more from the "lid" to make it fuzzy in front. At least that was how theywere done 60 years ago, the definition of pineapple may have changed since my youth.

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    #42

    My Dad Is An Uber Driver And The Barber Did Him Dirty

    Man with uneven, patchy hair and tragic hair accidents visible on the back of his head in a cluttered garage setting

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trying to see the connection between an Uber driver and a barber....

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    #43

    Look At How They Massacred My Boy

    Four different men showing hilariously tragic hair accidents and unusual haircut styles in various indoor settings.

    What we wanted / What we started with / What we ended up with.

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    tw 72
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guy in pic #1 has thick, curlier hair. Yours is not.

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    #44

    My Brother Cut His Own Hair

    Man with a large patch of missing hair on the back of his head showing a tragic hair accident indoors.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well he didn't cut much of it. The good thing with being a bloke, is that you can always just shave off the whole lot if you make a mistake. Start from scratch. Wear a hat if you want. Nobody will GAF.

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    #45

    Asked For The Haircut On The Left, Received The Haircut On The Right

    Before and after photos of a man showing a hilariously tragic hair accident transformation with a very short haircut.

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    T.M.P Janssen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, he is still a handsome guy either way

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    #46

    Now's The Perfect Time To Do Something You'll Regret

    Young person with a hilariously tragic hair accident taking a mirror selfie with uneven bangs and short hair.

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    #47

    My Coworker Went To A Barber And Asked For A Mohawk

    Person with a hilariously tragic hair accident haircut in a grocery store dairy aisle wearing glasses and a gray polo shirt.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's basically what he got? Loads of guys in the UK have this!

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    #48

    I Was Forced To Go To My Uncles Barber & This Is What He Did. Am I Cooked?

    Person taking a mirror selfie showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with half their head shaved unevenly.

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    #49

    Business In The Front, Party In The Back

    Man in military uniform with a tragic hair accident featuring an uneven, partially shaved head at a convenience store.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not bad at all. If that's what he wanted.

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    #50

    The Colour I Asked For vs. The Colour I Got. I Just Wanted Teal Hair For My Wedding

    Two side-by-side images showing hair accidents with blue and purple dyed hair gone wrong and unevenly colored.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use a teal semi permanent color…there are many brands.

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    #51

    My Dad Tried To Save Money By Not Going To Barbers This Is My Hair Now

    Close-up of a hairstyle showing a tragically uneven and funny hair accident at the nape of the neck.

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    #52

    When The Stylist Says "I'm Having A Tough Time With Your Hair Line!"

    Close-up of the back of a person's head showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with an uneven haircut.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then you need to ask why and she probably shouldn’t be a hairdresser

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    #53

    My Girlfriend Had An Oopsie While Cutting My Hair

    Two photos showing hilariously tragic hair accidents with uneven and patchy haircuts on the back of a person's head.

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    #54

    Stuck In Quarantine. Asked My Wife For An “Oliver Tree”

    Young man with a humorous bowl haircut wearing a mustard shirt, showcasing a hilariously tragic hair accident indoors.

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    CSC
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you got one. However, I'm thinking separate beds for a few months.

    #55

    I’m Sorry For Laughing But I Hope You Get/Got It Out

    Woman with hair glued to scalp in a tragic hair accident showing stuck wig and distressed expression.

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    Lyop
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hair oil. Lots of it!... and let it sit before carefully easing it off.

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    #56

    Please Help! My Friend Dyed My Hair, And I Hate It

    Young woman with unevenly dyed blue hair taking a mirror selfie, showing a hair coloring accident from above.

    My friend dyed my hair today, and I hate it so much. I don’t want to hurt her feelings, but it looks horrible. I used to have it pink and got pressured into dying it blue. I’m sobbing and don’t know what to do. I would bleach it, but my hair is already dead, and I don’t want it even more dead. Please, please help me.

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    GalPalAl
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When hair has been overprocessed, you can only maybe add a toner. Not safe to bleach again too soon

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    #57

    Decided To Change Barbers. I Also Have A Date In 1 Hour

    Man with a hilariously tragic hair accident showing uneven haircut with sharp contrast between long and shaved sections.

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    #58

    What I Asked My Colorist For vs. What I Got. Clown Hair. First Time Getting My Hair Dyed Professionally

    Red-haired woman with styled waves contrasted with two photos showing tragic hair accidents with uneven and messy red hair dye.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous colour. But it's not at all the colour she asked for, so the hairdresser messed up.

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    #59

    I Cried A Lot. I Don’t Even Know How It Happened. I Just Needed My Roots Done. I Pretty Much Only Dye My Own Hair Or Have Marty Do It Since This

    Close-up of a person with wild, messy hair illustrating a hilariously tragic hair accident indoors.

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    #60

    I Used A Cap To Give Myself Highlights (I Have Done Successfully Many Times Before)

    Close-up of a hair accident showing unevenly dyed hair with hands on the sides, highlighting a tragic hair mishap.

    But this time it went horribly wrong. I think the bleach leaked through the cap, bleaching my roots - what do I do now?

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either. lift the color all over then use a semi permanent color . You can leave as is and cover with a darker color.

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    #61

    I Cried After Seeing My New Haircut

    Side-by-side comparison of a stylish haircut and a tragically funny hair accident covering the face with bangs.

    The first picture is what I showed her.
    I told her not to take off any length! I just wanted a cute hairstyle and was told the stylist was the best for alternative cuts and shags. Feels like such a waste of $70. Thankfully, my mom is paying for it to get fixed and her salon today.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, you haven't styled your hair with gel or anything to make it look like that?

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    #62

    Trying To Achieve A More Fluffy, Androgynous Haircut, And It Keeps Coming Out... Not Right

    Side-by-side images of two people showing hilariously tragic hair accidents with uneven and unusual hairstyles.

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    spacer
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a hairdresser cant give you fluff if you dont have any. maybe some volume but it will never be first pic worthy.

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    #63

    This Is What I Asked For vs. What I Got, Is This A Bad Haircut Or My Thick Hair ?

    Three young people with different hairstyles showcasing hilarious tragic hair accidents and awkward haircuts.

    Is this a bad haircut or just because I have thick, coarse hair? I can't tell, but I don't like it. 2nd picture is before.

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    tw 72
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Throw some product in it, style it, and find a better hairdresser.

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    #64

    My Boot Tried To Cut His Own Hair

    Close-up of a soldier with a tragic hair accident showing uneven haircut and patchy hair on the back of the head.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At that point, just shave your whole head.

    #65

    I’m The Idiot Who Put Bleach On Box Dye Brown Hair

    Wet hair with uneven, patchy color, showing a likely hair accident in a casual indoor setting.

    I was a nice chestnut brown, but my roots (dirty/dark blonde) grew through, so I decided to bleach the whole thing. This is after bleach and toner, and my roots are an amazing cream color, but the rest of my hair is ginger. I like each color separately, but together it just ain’t the vibe.

    How long until I can bleach the ginger parts again? Should I just embrace the ginger and dye my roots to match? Is there any way to blend the two colors so it’s not as much of a difference?

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    tw 72
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dry and style - that might look pretty cool

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    #66

    The Result Of Asking My Dad To Go Over My Outgrown Undercut Again. Said He Didn't Want To "Accidentally Shave Too Far"

    Undercut hair accident showing uneven, patchy shaving resulting in a hilariously tragic hair mishap from behind.

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    #67

    Bleached My Hair Yesterday, Some Of It Turned Red! How Soon Til I Can Bleach Again

    Person with curly hair showing a hair color mishap featuring uneven and mixed blonde and brown shades as hair accidents.

    The really light stuff was previously (a year or so ago) bleached and dyed. The virgin hair turned red and coppery. Something my dark hair sadly always does. I’m going to a wedding in less than 3 weeks and really wanted to do pink on one side and an unsure color on the other.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can probably use a semi permanent hair color in pink in the lighter parts. Never play around with your hair so close to an important event.

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    #68

    Went To Have My Hair Balayage Dyed Purple... (The References I Sent To The Stylist Included)

    Four images showing hair accidents with uneven cuts and colors, highlighting unexpected and tragic hair mishaps.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your hair is dark, it needs to be bleached to the unholy heights of the stratosphere before it can take a vivid color like the red and purple in OP's reference pics. My hair is dark golden blonde, and even IT didn't take blue dye all that well, the one time in my life I had it dyed XD

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    #69

    I Tipped Great Clips $10. Didn't Realize How Bad It Was Until I Got Home

    Close-up of a person's head showing a tragically funny hair accident with uneven, patchy haircuts.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always ask to see the back. Usually the stylist hands you the mirror.

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    #70

    I Have To Be The Unluckiest Guy When It Comes To Barbers

    Side-by-side images showing a hair accident transformation with before, after, and reference haircut styles.

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    NapQueen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But your hair doesn't have the same texture as the reference photo, so it is going to look different!

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    #71

    How Bad Did My Barber Mess Up My Skin Fade

    Side and back views of a young man with a hilariously tragic hair accident featuring uneven and patchy haircut.

    I just came back from a barbershop where I tried out for the first time. At the beginning of the haircut, I asked for a high skin fade, and he proceeded to ask me what number I wanted and how high I wanted it. He then offered me a 0, 0.5, 1, and 2, and I said a 0. He combed my hair to the side and said my last barber cut it pretty high. That makes sense because I have a high skin fade. I said I wanted it that high. Near the beginning of the haircut, I asked him, “Isn’t a skin fade the lowest number?” He kind of brushed it off, saying it doesn’t mean anything, and then mentioned and offered me a 1, 2, 0, triple 0, and I believe he said, a ‘four old shaver’. Which he says literally only leaves skin showing.

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    #72

    My Coworker Let His Friend Cut His Hair

    Woman with a short, uneven haircut showing a hilariously tragic hair accident in a store aisle background.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he was going for a short bob then this will work.

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    #73

    Got My Hair Done

    Person with wet, unevenly cut hair facing away, showing a hilariously tragic hair accident from a back view.

    I’ve done my own hair for years and finally decided to let someone else do it. My hair is so fried and damaged that it feels like pasta noodles when wet.

    Went to a salon with a newer stylist, I’ve been in her salon. I know how it goes. You don’t learn if you don’t get experience. A few months back, we did a hair roulette, and it was super cute, just faded really quickly. This time, we wanted to do Beetlejuice-inspired hair, and I ended up really liking the blonde. Today we tone it out, and I’m missing half a head of hair.

    I could just cry.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s okay to cry. Get a cute pixie cut and let your hair rest. Use a semi permanent color in a blonde shade.

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    #74

    I Let My Brother Cut My Hair... He Free-Handed The Top And Dropped The Razor. At Least Isolation Is An Excuse To Hide Until It Grows Back

    Person wearing a robe with a hilariously tragic hair accident showing an uneven patchy haircut from front and top views.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's not much hair left. Just shave your head. Wear a hat for for a bit so you don't get cold.

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    #75

    I Tried Dying My Hair By Myself. It Was A Comedy Of Errors, To Say The Least. It's Supposed To Be Purple

    Person with unevenly dyed hair and purple dye stains on forehead, showing an example of hilariously tragic hair accidents.

    reddit.com Report

    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m 75 and have been coloring my hair since junior high. This will not be your last “uh oh”

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    #76

    Barber Ruined Me

    Young man showing a series of hilariously tragic hair accidents with uneven and unusual haircuts in mirror selfies.

    What I was vs. what I asked for (a previous haircut) vs. what I got: some sort of weird bowl haircut?

    Now, most ppl when they notice you got a new haircut say it looks nice just to be polite, but literally everyone I’ve asked about it so far has straight up told me it looks bad. What am I gonna do now?

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go to a reputable barber and soften the bang.

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    #77

    This Is What Happens If You Go To A Barber Shop Which Is Recommended By A Bald Friend

    Man showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with an uneven haircut outdoors in casual black shirt.

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    Owen
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why trust a bald man for barber advice? Ask your friend that has the best hair.

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    #78

    Blow Dried My Hair Today During Baby’s Nap, Went Out On A 30 Minute Walk In The Fog After And My Hair Was Restored To Factory Settings

    Close-up of a woman showing damaged and uneven hair strands from a tragically funny hair accident at home.

    I've never dyed my hair before. I also haven't been to a hairdresser's in 3 years until Friday, when I had a haircut, and this morning, when I went to have it dyed as a birthday treat. £112 later, she dyed a fraction of the hair that I asked her to, and you can only see the colour (purple) in very specific lighting circumstances. I had friends over this evening, and none of them noticed it.

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    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This text description goes with the post that is currently directly above, the one where they asked for purple balayage.

    #79

    What I Asked For, What I Got

    Two side views of men with hairstyling mishaps showcasing hilariously tragic hair accidents with uneven cuts and blends.

    I went to the top-rated barbershop in my city and drove across town to get there. I literally showed the barber the first photo. Little did I know I had been assigned a student barber without my knowledge or permission. I ended up with a high and tight, like a 1 clipper guard up the entire sides. Looked like I just got out of boot camp. This was a few years ago. This happens a lot. Why barbers do this is beyond me. Then it takes months to grow out. Then I go somewhere else, show them a similar photo, and end up with another high and tight. Rinse and repeat! FUN.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Know the appropriate guard number and tell this to the barber and have him use scissors on the top.

    #80

    What I Wanted vs. What I Got. Should I Sue Great Clips

    Side-by-side images showing a man with a neat haircut and the same man with a hilariously tragic hair accident.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should also not fall asleep during the cut.

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    #81

    The Luxury I Ordered vs. The Indulgence I Unwrapped

    Side-by-side photos showing a hair accident with blonde hair gone frizzy and uneven after highlighting.

    Goldilocks always gets her way.

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    Norfolk and good
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you've got naturally dark hair, which she appears to have, you can't just suddenly go blonde unless you want to risk it falling out or becoming so damaged it feels like straw. It will need to be done in several stages of lightening and toning the hair and will take at least a few months, and even then, you may not end up with the shade of blonde you imagined. Too many women with brown/black hair seem to think they can just go blonde with a single DIY kit from the local pharmacy and then are upset when it goes disastrously wrong.

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    #82

    I've Cut My Own Hair Ever Since

    Side-by-side images showing a layered messy haircut and a short tragic hair accident with an emoji covering the face.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your bangs just to be layered and feathered to soften the harsh line

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    #83

    I Got A Really Bad Haircut

    Before and after images showing a tragically mismatched hair color resulting in a hilarious hair accident.

    I don’t know what went wrong. She gave me a lovely cut the last time, and this was supposed to be a freshen up. It’s so so so bad. Can it be fixed? I’m in tears.

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    #84

    I Asked For A Lob A Little Past My Jaw, And She Cut It All Off. Help

    Woman with short hair wearing glasses and a red jacket showing a tragic hair accident hairstyle inside a car.

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    #85

    Thought I Could Save $20 By Cutting My Own Hair

    Side-by-side photos of a young man showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with a long messy style and a fresh, uneven haircut.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Save that $20 and add another $20 and get a good cut following quarantine

    #86

    My Buddy Discovered This 3 Days After Going To Great Clips. It's Fine

    Man with a hilariously tragic hair accident, showing an uneven and awkward haircut from the back.

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    #87

    Failed Pixie Cut By Salon. Went Back And Had Her Try And Fix It, But It Is Still Butchered. So Choppy And Uneven On The Sides

    Person with short hair showing a hilariously tragic hair accident wearing glasses and sitting on a couch indoors.

    I had a 360 undercut with a long piece in the middle, but wanted to start growing it out and asked for a pixie. This is what I got. Going to a different salon on Thursday.

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    Chonky Panda
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks okay though if you just even out the ends

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    #88

    They Messed My Hair. I Don’t Know What To Do

    Young man with tragically uneven hair accident, front and back views, wearing glasses and a light pink shirt indoors.

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    #89

    Is It Possible To Darken Overbleached Hair? It Is Gummy And Super Light, After I Bleached It Myself. Tried To Go Light Brown With Box Dye And It Ended Up Like This

    Side-by-side photos showing a tragically uneven haircut, highlighting hilarious hair accidents and styling mishaps.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beauty supply can give you a filler then put a semi permanent color

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    #90

    Bad Bleach Damage Hair (The First Pic Is The Color I Wanna Have)

    Three examples of hilariously tragic hair accidents showing uneven cuts, awkward colors, and unexpected styles.

    I’ve been bleaching and dying my hair over and over for half a year, right now all I want is to get my hair to a healthy dark blonde color and try to repair the severe damage done to my hair. I have a wolf cut, it’s spotty and dull, it looks really orange after I bleached it weeks ago. Can y’all give me any tips for what I can do to save this mess and get it to dark/medium blonde at home?

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    Emilu
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And give your hair a break. Bleaching it repeatedly is just going to wreck it.

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    #91

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

    Man with a tragically funny haircut, featuring an uneven, short fringe and patchy hair, sitting outside a house door.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to go to an "urban" barber shop because I was working wicked hours and they were the only place open. I just asked "are you OK with this" and he laughed and said I'll fix you up, and he did. I came out with a great haircut, got to meet his wife and we cut up and had a great time until he closed.

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    #92

    Stylist Messed Me Up, How Can I Fix This?

    Person with short, curly hair dyed in a patchy mix of pink, blonde, and brown showing a hilariously tragic hair accident.

    So she starts bleaching my hair and is doing thin strands in foil, and I've never used foil before, so I figured the thin strands were normal. Then she's like Okay, we're done with the bleach, but has barely touched the bangs, so they're still brown. I said that I wanted it like the photo, and showed her the alternating color again. She's confused but bleaches the whole bang.

    It processes, washes, and dries, and we start doing the pink. Once again, she doesn't dye the bang at all, so I correct her and pull out the picture AGAIN! I want the half pink, with it alternating, point out how it is in the photo! She does it

    processes, wash, dry, and we look in the mirror, it's absolutely horrible. I had no idea that she was doing highlights in the back, especially since I showed her the big chunks of color in the reference photos!

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The reference photos here, would have been helpful.

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    #93

    Got A Haircut At My Local Barber And Got Bad Razor Burn

    Man taking a mirror selfie showing a tragically uneven and patchy haircut in a casual indoor setting.

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    #94

    I Accidentally Gave Myself A Micro Fringe And I’m Panicking… What Can I Do? Pls Help

    Young woman with uneven blunt bangs and long hair, lit by pink light, posing indoors with posters in background showing hair accidents.

    So my best friend normally cuts my fringe for me, but it’s her birthday event today and she’s busy. My fringe was way too long, so I thought I’d just cut it myself. What could go wrong? Well… it looks awful, I cut one bit too short and just had to commit to the micro fringe. I’m really panicking bc I’m self-conscious anyway, but I hate how it looks.

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    BarfyCat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually think this looks good on her. It works with her face shape.

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    #95

    What I Asked For V. What I Got

    Two men showing tragically funny hair accidents with uneven and patchy haircut styles in indoor settings.

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes your hair isn’t good for the cut you want. Have an honest hairdresser tell you if the cut will work with your hair and maybe compromise.

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    #96

    Expectation vs. Reality For Haircut

    Four images showing women with short bob hairstyles, highlighting hilariously tragic hair accidents and hair styling outcomes.

    So I got a haircut for my vacation in a few days. I’ve always had a bob, and I’ve always loved it on myself, but this time my hairstylist chopped off all my hair and made the bob way too short. Not to mention, I asked for a blunt straight across bob, and she gave me an angled bob that gets shorter in the back and I’ve always hated that look. I showed her inspo pics, and she did not follow them in the slightest. I’m literally sitting in my car crying right now. Please make me feel better and tell me it doesn’t look as bad as I think. I know this style is trendy right now, but I just don’t have the face for it. Also, I love the bangs, so it would be better if I could just pull the hair back and leave the bangs out, but it’s too short to pull back. And advice for getting it into a claw clip so I can just hide the haircut and leave the bangs showing? First 2 pics are the inspo pics, all the others are me. Is it as bad as I think?

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    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually looks cute. Enjoy your vacation and it will grow.

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    #97

    Worst Haircut I’ve Ever Gotten In

    Side-by-side photos of a woman showing a hilariously tragic hair accident with a dramatic haircut change.

    I am freshly postpartum and have been feeling very blah about the way I look, but I’ve always had great hair. And then for some reason, I decided to get it all cut off, and the hairdresser totally botched it, and ended up giving me basically a borderline bowl cut. I hate it and I have literally never felt uglier lol and this isn’t an attempt to garner compliments, I am just desperately looking for styling advice. I never styled my hair before, and as a new mom, I definitely don’t have time now, but I need to do something with it because I don’t even want to leave the house. I shower at night and let it air dry, and it ALWAYS just dries completely straight (somehow the cut has taken away all of my natural wave), and the ends curl under. I’ve tried sea salt spray, doesn’t work. I can curl it with a wand, and it’ll look better, but I do not have the time to do that every day with my baby. Any advice at all would be immensely appreciated. Pics are me in the parking lot before my haircut, and me at home afterwards, after lots of crying.

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    Janice Sanz
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your face is still very cute. Congrats on the baby.

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