If you've had one once, the chances are it stayed with you, whether as a cringeworthy moment carved in your memory, a hilarious pic you’d much rather not have to see ever again, or a comment a friend made which then turned into a whole new nickname for you. Yep, I am talking a bad haircut.
While the pandemic was a notorious era for DIY haircuts gone wrong, blunder years and your usual hairstylist going on vacation raise the chances of giving you a hilarious hairdo times ten, if not a hundred. But while we can suffer a haircut fail in silence until it grows back, we’d rather have a good laugh at it, because why be so serious?
And there’s a whole corner of Reddit known as the ‘Just [Fudge] My [Stuff] Up’ subreddit, whose original name we cannot utter as it's just as spicy as you suspect, dedicated to precisely such instances. From mullets, aka business in the front, party in the back, to bowl cuts, the community is dedicated to “jacked up haircuts from all walks of life.”
Below we selected some of the most original, weird and plain hysterical ones, so enjoy! Psst! More bad, worse and the worst haircuts await in our previous posts here, here and here.
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This Moustache/Soul Patch Combo
You'd Survive A 500 Feet Fall If You Landed In His Hair
Do You Like My Bangs?
You may wonder what’s the difference between an avant-garde haircut and a tacky one. After all, they both should stand out and have some unusual touch to them. But according to Giuliano Dore, the cofounder of Get Groomed, whom Bored Panda contacted some time ago, it all comes down to the focus on details and the key idea behind the haircut.
“You would think that haircuts like the bowl cut are never gonna be trendy. Wrong. It’s happening and thanks to extremely talented hairstylists, we see a lot of hipsters rocking a very fashionable bowl. It’s all about pattern, symmetry, and (sometimes) controlled asymmetry. If I see patchy haircuts, holes or broken hairlines, I am gonna assume the worst," he told us.
Helmet
I Can Smell It From Here
My Local Senate Candidate's Beard Is Trying To Escape His Face
But we have to admit that on some occasions, we cannot blame anything else for a bad haircut but ourselves. Yep, we’re talking about you, pandemic hair! If you also like to save money and cut your hair at home, you may want to go with a safe option, Giuliano argues. All those crazy haircuts are better left for professionals.
For example, “same-level buzz cuts are a safe choice. Home is not the place for challenging haircuts. For example, attempting a 0 to 2 high skin fade by yourself is not gonna work. Even professional barbers don’t do it themselves. I know this because they book each other on our app," Giuliano said. He also suggested avoiding sharp tools like razor blades, and while cutting your hair at home, clippers are your best friends.
Full Scorpion
Me In Highschool
This One Needs No Introduction, Give My That Fresh Tarmac Look
Another good way to make sure you won't end up in this list of haircut fails is to speak up with your stylist before AND during a haircut. It’s crazy how much miscommunication happens simply because we don’t utter our thoughts, doubts and fears. Also, if you feel like your stylist is doing something you’re not comfortable with, it’s better to address it as soon as possible.
Family Matters
Just Like The Photo Please
Who Let Them Leave The House Like This
Think of politely saying something like, "I don't think I want all those layers. Can you please soften them so they’re not so noticeable?" Also, try giving a more detailed explanation including how much length to take off and pointing to places where you want layers or fades. And… let them know what you don’t like! This can make a huge difference in saving your hair from a bad haircut in the first place.
Back In The Day Man, My Mom Was Hot!
Never Too Old To Rock The Johnny Bravo
What The Actual F**k
However, sometimes it’s simply too late. You walk out of the salon and realize this is it, that’s how you're gonna look for months. Which is not exactly true. Right after a haircut, your hair may indeed look very unusual, because the cuticles have been exposed and they need time to settle. The final look may only appear after a couple of days, and up to three shampoos later that week, so patience is key.
+10 Speed
This Alumnus Of The Lollipop Guild On Divorce Court
That’s Some F**ky Hair
Even if you still feel like hiding yourself under a blanket for however long it takes, remember that a bad haircut is just a haircut. Hair has magic power to grow back, so whatever you feel like today, tomorrow you’ll have something to laugh about!
Michael Fabricant - A British Mp. "Give Me That Spaghetti Look"
She Looks Like Someone…but I’m Drawing A Blanka On Who
perfect caption , have a look at who is Blanka 1200x680_b...07de90.jpg
Iraqi TV Hairstyles Rock
Jfmsu 1960s Edition
She Just Got Out The Paint Booth
Richest Man On Earth Ladies And Gentlemen
Gotta Learn To Share
Whoever Did It To Em Bogus
I’m Speechless
Saw This In The Dmv
Ummm
1970s Barbershop Haircutting Guide
Who Are These Clowns?
Just Give Me The Most Jacked Up Karen Look Possible
Jfmsu Victorian Edition
The Back View Of Elon Musk's New Haircut Is Even Worse
Younger Putin Has His S**t F**ked Up: Not Much Changing Over The Years
That's what stood out to me too! I didn't realize he had such a weak chin.
Load More Replies...Yeah, I'm betting it's that kind of stench that you can taste
Load More Replies...In Profile he looks like a chin less weasel, and wouldn't you know...... He is a chinless, souless, weasel!
That back when he had hair. And was a KGB agent. Might not have had the fat belly back then, but was probably still a huge a*****e, and may have been since he was still swimming around his dad’s nads.
This is picture all if the world should use when discussing him!!! Start a news channel with nothing but bad pictures of Putin and beam it strait to Moscow....
His profile looks like someone tried to kill him with a Volga and only succeeded in flattening his head.
Am I the only one who wants to take a pair of scissors and just cut off that lower lip?
Putin in his "I'm so cool" days! Still grotesque after all these years,
First the KGB rep to the Stasi, then a wannabe emperor willing to kill civilians to make a "point". Looking at this, he must have a trail of murdered barbers miles long.
I hate this pos as much as his big orange buddy. What a pair they make. Where’s a god with a lightening bolt when you need 1!
If someone was asked to describe what's their best description of a weirdo, then this would be their response.
My Co-Worker Says It’s Real
Toothbrush
Men looking like peacocks strutting in front of ladies not allowed to show their hair....................just saying.
Does This Count?
Kill It With Fire
F I ? R C ?
If you put them all together, then you have a full head of hair! LOL
Fresh Cut Spotted On Bbc Sunday Morning
Man was in a hurry to get to BBC studios, didn't have time to finish shaving his head.
Watched Blade 2 Last Night And Saw Ron Perlman Rocking This Insane Wrap Around Goatee
Johnny Bravo
This Lady On An Hbo Documentary I Was Watching
Yes, it's a fat-shaming church. The crazier she got, the higher her hair!!
Found A Hairstyles Book From 1998 At The Thrift Store
Dj Khaled Legit Looks Like A Completely Hairless Dude In Costume On His Way To A 70s-Themed Halloween Party
This Vertical Half-Bald Cut
Dude Really Picked This Haircut To Promote On Instagram
Googled “Mullet Black Man” And This Came Up, What Is This ?
Maisie Williams At The Met Gala 2022
Does This Count?
Oh My
Gimme That Stuffed Crust Look
What The Actual F**k
It's Called 'Layering', No?
Ken Burns Picked A Style And Ran With It. Respect
I have this theory that some men find a hairstyle that worked for them when they were young and then they never bother to change it as the years go by. It's especially obvious when you watch Rock documentaries about famous bands from the 60s and 70s.
I Know This Is A Beard, But Still
It Was The 80’s… We Stood No Chance
Simon Cowell In The 80s
Just Give Me That Vampire Mullet Look
Damn
The Gronch
This dude is on "Is It Cake?" It's a great show, check it out! Be warned though, you will crave cake
What Would You Call This Haircut? Damn!
Found In Apple Music. Christ Almighty
Capitol Riot Defense Attorney
Just Do It
A Local Gem
Sister Sent Me This Lol
What Would You Call This Haircut ?
The Haircut My Groomer Gave My Dog
Local Politician
This Hairstyle Just Really Rubs Me The Wrong Way
Does This Count?
Argentinian Economist And Politician Javier Milei
Been Rocking This Haircut For Awhile Now, I Never Really Think About How Insane It Is
Worst 'Fade' I've Ever Seen
Heard We Were Making Fun Of Mullets, Here's An Aussie Classic
Some Kind Of Modern Mullet Thing
These Are Actual Facial Tattoos With Brow Implants
The Horsemen Of The “Billie Eilish Shouldn’t Be Playing Glastonbury” Apocalypse
In A German Talkshow
Mannequin At A Local Shop. Her Face Says It All
It's Not Even Straight Lol
There’s So Much Happening Here
Gimme Dat Bloomin Onion
Give Me That Cartoon Villian Look - Say No More Fam
Fade Me Up Scotty
So My Roommate Tried To Perm His Hair At Home And This Is What Happened
The Spock Cut
Hold My Brush While My Genes F**k My S**t Up
A Guy From Slovenian Reality Show
My Childhood Friend Thinks He's "Glowed Up"
Trends
This Man Does Not Give Up
Just Saw This On My Feed And I Can’t. I Really Can’t
Murderer Accused Of Being Mentally Ill Represents Himself At His Own Murder Trial And Shows Up Like This
German Journalist
What Do You Think He Asked For At The Barbershop?
Paul Rudd, Someone Did You Dirty
Saw This On My Daily Walk
He Got That Bowl Cut
Straight Dookie
“Beauty Influencer” With A Layered Mushroom Cut Hybrid
Happy 2022
She looks like a New Jersey housewife whose husband owns a car dealership and they live in a tacky McMansion.
What Would You Do?
Straight On Top, Dreads At The Back
What I Wanted (Top) vs. What I Got…. I’m Sad Now
How Many Bump Its You Think She Has Up In There??
Welcome To Costco. I Love You
she *made* me get a haircut ... she *made* me go to costco ... now she makes me wear this *stupid* mask! Well, I'll show her! I'm sitting right here until she's ready!
Remember Coal Chamber?
My Friend Came Into School Very Upset Today
Matrix 4 Director Lana Wachowski
It is always amusing to see the hairstyles of those "experts" that show up on those shows. They remind me of the 1983 song by Timbuk 3. "Hairstyles and Attitudes" .
Load More Replies...I had a good laugh at these! I even had to rush to the bathroom to avoid peeing myself (It was the '80s, we had no chance)
As I went thru this my son added a sound effect for each image. Whole new layer (no pun intended) Give it a try 😁
Not a fan of this thread. Encouraging making fun of people. Some of these are just from a different era. Some are just alt/goth some are perpously outrageous but the hairdresser has skills...some are genuinely terrible but that's no reason to be mean everyones got at least 1 terrible do in their back catalogue. Dont be mean.
Where is Amber Heard's court hairstyle? That side brush, cover my one eye, look.
I feel like we shouldn’t be rating the hairstyles at a domestic violence trial...
Load More Replies...here is the teen mullet collection pic left over from 1979... be sure and notice the rockin' sox! 1979guysjp...5069a6.jpg
OK, OK, OK!!! I got the title for this thread. You ready? Hair-don'ts.
It's interesting that in the same day on BP, we had a post where most of the comments defended a woman's prerogative to make whatever fashion choices she likes at any weight or age... AND a post where people make snarky comments about other people hairstyles and facial hair.
Yeah, because I can both think a haircut is absolutely ridiculous and support people wearing it anyway. If you have an extravagante hairstyle people will judge it, positively or negatively or something in between.
Load More Replies...I was going to say that, I LOVE her, she's so funny, but whyyyyy Maisie??
Load More Replies...Should include some Civil War Generals for their MASSIVE side burns!
One advantage of living in the "flyover zone" is you'll almost never see anything like this in the wild.
Between 1967-2002, my Mum went through numerous passports, mainly for work (she was a singer in a band with my Dad). Here's a montage of six different pics from over the years. The very last one, bottom right, is the only one showing her real hair, the rest were all wigs. Not all outrageous, but still pretty fun to see! Mums-Passp...a4b8f9.jpg
It is always amusing to see the hairstyles of those "experts" that show up on those shows. They remind me of the 1983 song by Timbuk 3. "Hairstyles and Attitudes" .
Load More Replies...I had a good laugh at these! I even had to rush to the bathroom to avoid peeing myself (It was the '80s, we had no chance)
As I went thru this my son added a sound effect for each image. Whole new layer (no pun intended) Give it a try 😁
Not a fan of this thread. Encouraging making fun of people. Some of these are just from a different era. Some are just alt/goth some are perpously outrageous but the hairdresser has skills...some are genuinely terrible but that's no reason to be mean everyones got at least 1 terrible do in their back catalogue. Dont be mean.
Where is Amber Heard's court hairstyle? That side brush, cover my one eye, look.
I feel like we shouldn’t be rating the hairstyles at a domestic violence trial...
Load More Replies...here is the teen mullet collection pic left over from 1979... be sure and notice the rockin' sox! 1979guysjp...5069a6.jpg
OK, OK, OK!!! I got the title for this thread. You ready? Hair-don'ts.
It's interesting that in the same day on BP, we had a post where most of the comments defended a woman's prerogative to make whatever fashion choices she likes at any weight or age... AND a post where people make snarky comments about other people hairstyles and facial hair.
Yeah, because I can both think a haircut is absolutely ridiculous and support people wearing it anyway. If you have an extravagante hairstyle people will judge it, positively or negatively or something in between.
Load More Replies...I was going to say that, I LOVE her, she's so funny, but whyyyyy Maisie??
Load More Replies...Should include some Civil War Generals for their MASSIVE side burns!
One advantage of living in the "flyover zone" is you'll almost never see anything like this in the wild.
Between 1967-2002, my Mum went through numerous passports, mainly for work (she was a singer in a band with my Dad). Here's a montage of six different pics from over the years. The very last one, bottom right, is the only one showing her real hair, the rest were all wigs. Not all outrageous, but still pretty fun to see! Mums-Passp...a4b8f9.jpg