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
That has to A: weigh a ton and B: be super uncomfortable to sleep with.. not to mention the other problems.
Wow I’ve never heard of this! Very interesting!
Load More Replies...This happens so much now it has a name. The beavertail 🤦🏼♀️ it's a combination of services too expensive & depression it's really sad..
There's a whole texture thing going on with locs. Hair with the right texture to loc can be twisted around itself with no damage and does not smell or get dirty. Hair with the wrong texture can only sorta kinda loc, and it has to be broken to do so. That sort of hair does NOT loc properly, it's basically matted, like we see here, and gets dirty and smells. And THEN there are whole stupid rules made in various places saying people can't have "dreadlocks" when what they mean is this sort of monstrosity. People with the wrong hair type ruining a perfectly legit hairstyle for people with a particular texture of hair.
I have curly hair and am Black, and when I see white people with dreadlocks in, I pity them when they have to take them out. It pulls at the straight hair and causes hair loss in some cases. I have seen it.
Load More Replies...I know you can wash dreads but I don’t understand this one. I don’t feel hate, or disgust, or even peace, I’m just extremely confused.
Those are not dreads, not even close. That looks like made up trailer park white trash interpretation of Viking or Pict body fur .
Load More Replies...This one is just really sad. It looks like a severe mental health issue that no-one is helping them with.
At first glance I thought it was a mullet grown out but never trimmed to even up the ends. Then I looked closer. It looks like she’s wearing a dirty ratty old throw rug on her head. But seriously, it looks like dreds rolled into a bun, never taken out but just grown out for about 20 years (we only grow an average of 6 inches of hair per year, so this several feet of hair took decades to grow this long). And W T Actual F? Is that dried grass or something sticking out of it? What do you want to bet it also stinks, because it sure doesn’t look like you could clean that matted s**t. If she was a stray cat or dog all matted like that, the vet would do a hygienic shave down to her scalp. Then a strong flea bath. Imagine how much it weighs. How can she sleep with that s**t hanging off her head? I have to stop commenting and move on…
I don't believe in butting in peoples business, but even I would be like, "Go cut that off and never do that again."
There's Dreadlocks and then there's Dreaded Lock (singular)... This is the latter. Ugh, that just looks like several things died in it.
For anyone wondering the hairstyle is called a mono dread
She's had a hard time washing the vomit out of it. People see it and barf!
This persons head was holding in the hair for to long... Gotta let it rip at some point :). Yes yes, i know, poop jokes are immature
It's raising it's head and about to spring onto the next table and be free
Some people have physical and mental health limitations on what they can do with their own hair and are often too embarrassed or ill to seek help. If you were bed bound and unable to raise your arms for months your hair wouldn't be great. This looks like years of a difficult life. Nobody does this out if laziness or choice. Be kind.
I would love to put on some gloves and cut that for her. She'd be so much more comfortable.
If you don't want to brush your hair everyday, cut it off versus this??!! Disgusting!
Last time I saw that it was put under a bed and fed blood in Pans Labyrinth. This is like a where are they now.
It looks like I peice of cloth which people use for removing dirty
Why in heaven's name would you want to lug that around?? Heavy! Throw your back out. And, why don't the "friends" around her take an intervention?
This just grosses me out. I live in an area (college town) with a lot of dreads, braids and whatever. I don't mind any of them unless they stink. Make a statement or not, just take care of it
That is just nasty. I watched some video recently where a woman (white chicks with dreads - so wrong) had dreads for about 6 years and was getting them cut off. There was mildew in the very center of them and the guy cutting her hair was literally gagging.
Ah, the stereotype. I don't understand, so I'll ridicule. An hygienic person will maintain their dreadlocks to avoid odor. An unhygienic person would stink no matter their hairstyle.
"What rolls down stairs, alone or in pairs.. what fits on your back, is great for a snack, it's LOG LOG LOG!" (Ren and Stimpy)
It looks lika an elephqnr shat on the head and they were like, this is fine.
Plica Polonica or Plica neuropathica is a rare disorder of hair shaft that presents as matted hair, which entangle to form a sticky mass. It gets its name due to its prevalence in Poland in the 19th century. Treatment of plica neuropathica involves cutting the matted hair. In early cases, manual separation using organic solvents can be tried. Prevention includes hair care measures like regular cleaning of hair with mild cleansers or shampoos, gentle oiling and combing to avoid entangling and regular hair trimming. It's not impossible to go get this mess trimmed off; it'd just take a lot of time.
Omfg. Bleh!!!!! Can you imagine being inside a car or elevator with this person? It has to be unhealthy and I know it's unsanitary.
I went to college with a guy who subscribed to the idea that hair cleans itself so he left it to get matted and greasy. Christ did it stink after a few months - so bad that in summer, he had a halo of flies buzzing round his head. He’s now a senior housing officer for the city council.
I just googled it- OMG! It’s real, it’s a choice that people actually make to stop washing, combing or brushing their hair. Also a very rare medical condition in Poland. But mostly a choice of “hairstyle” again I say OMFG!!!
Can someone explain what the hell is going on there? Is it alive or dead?
EEEWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! As a deadhead, I am appalled and disgusted!! YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG!!!!!!!!
I look at it and think of a professional groomer talking about how it's hurting your pet to have matted hair...
(Dry hurl) the bottom of it looks like Kuato's face from Total Recall
There's no excuse, water is free and washing with plain water is supposed to be the best thing you can do for your hair..
There but by the grace of God go I. Maybe she’s been living on the streets. Maybe her husband and child died in a car accident and she was driving so the only way she can escape the pain, flashbacks, and guilt is by drinking and sleeping all the time. Maybe she feels like garbage and so treats herself like garbage. Maybe she has an injury where she can’t lift her arms above her shoulders. Maybe her house doesn’t have working water. Maybe she is leaving an abusive relationship where her husband said she was a filthy woman and she would live in filth, denying her bathroom rights at all. You absolutely do not know.
Load More Replies...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
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 ?
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
Note: this post originally had 112 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
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