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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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You'd Survive A 500 Feet Fall If You Landed In His Hair

You'd Survive A 500 Feet Fall If You Landed In His Hair

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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.

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I Can Smell It From Here

I Can Smell It From Here

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

This looks like a mental health situation, I feel bad for the kid

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

That has to A: weigh a ton and B: be super uncomfortable to sleep with.. not to mention the other problems.

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

This happens so much now it has a name. The beavertail 🤦🏼‍♀️ it's a combination of services too expensive & depression it's really sad..

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

What on mars… how many decades has it been since she took care of her hair

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is just really sad. It looks like a severe mental health issue that no-one is helping them with.

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

This is what we call a Beaver Tail in the hair biz. Dreads are NOT a care free style. That is just gross. The amount of dirt and oils in there. Likely has a bugs laying eggs too. I've seen it. It's not pretty.

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

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…

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

I don't believe in butting in peoples business, but even I would be like, "Go cut that off and never do that again."

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

There's Dreadlocks and then there's Dreaded Lock (singular)... This is the latter. Ugh, that just looks like several things died in it.

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

How to tell everyone all at once that you’ve given up:

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

This can be a sign of mental illness, though, so don't instantly assume laziness!

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

That is beyond disgusting. That would make me nauseous to look at while eating.

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

She's had a hard time washing the vomit out of it. People see it and barf!

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

"Actually, what if I told you the last part is NOT my hair?"

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CATMONSTER2018
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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

It's raising it's head and about to spring onto the next table and be free

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

That's what you get when you clean the shower drain at college.

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

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.

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

If anyone let their cat or dogs fur get in this state would be in big trouble.

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

I would love to put on some gloves and cut that for her. She'd be so much more comfortable.

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

it literally looks like a log of s**t. I like dreads when they are done well, and there are people who do them well, and detox them regularly. But this is just dirt-head.

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

If you don't want to brush your hair everyday, cut it off versus this??!! Disgusting!

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

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.

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

that is pure, dead ugly, disgusting...ALL dreads are filthy..🤢

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

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?

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Jaybird3939
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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

That looks like a health hazard. I wouldn't have allowed this person in the restaurant.

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

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.

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

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.

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

That is just gross. When my dog's butt started to look like that it was shaved.

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

"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)

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Lillukka79
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks lika an elephqnr shat on the head and they were like, this is fine.

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

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.

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

Looks like “Big Foots” right leg 😳 or Chewbacca's🙈

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

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.

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

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.

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

I feel badly for this person. Definitely a mental health issue.

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

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!!!

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

Can someone explain what the hell is going on there? Is it alive or dead?

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

There appears to be a cyclops trying to escape from the bottom

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

Makes me wonder if her life choices are better than her choice of hairstyle.

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

EEEWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! As a deadhead, I am appalled and disgusted!! YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG!!!!!!!!

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

I look at it and think of a professional groomer talking about how it's hurting your pet to have matted hair...

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

(Dry hurl) the bottom of it looks like Kuato's face from Total Recall

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

Ugh, it looks like a giant s**t, probably smells like one too! WHY would someone want that hairstyle???

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

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..

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

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.

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My Local Senate Candidate's Beard Is Trying To Escape His Face

My Local Senate Candidate's Beard Is Trying To Escape His Face

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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.

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This One Needs No Introduction, Give My That Fresh Tarmac Look

This One Needs No Introduction, Give My That Fresh Tarmac Look

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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.

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Family Matters

Family Matters

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Who Let Them Leave The House Like This

Who Let Them Leave The House Like This

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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.

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Back In The Day Man, My Mom Was Hot!

Back In The Day Man, My Mom Was Hot!

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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.

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This Alumnus Of The Lollipop Guild On Divorce Court

This Alumnus Of The Lollipop Guild On Divorce Court

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That’s Some F**ky Hair

That’s Some F**ky Hair

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

Am I mental for not hating it completely? Only the front bangs are irking me

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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!

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Michael Fabricant - A British Mp. "Give Me That Spaghetti Look"

Michael Fabricant - A British Mp. "Give Me That Spaghetti Look"

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She Looks Like Someone…but I’m Drawing A Blanka On Who

She Looks Like Someone…but I’m Drawing A Blanka On Who

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#22

Jfmsu 1960s Edition

Jfmsu 1960s Edition

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She Just Got Out The Paint Booth

She Just Got Out The Paint Booth

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#24

Richest Man On Earth Ladies And Gentlemen

Richest Man On Earth Ladies And Gentlemen

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#25

Gotta Learn To Share

Gotta Learn To Share

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Whoever Did It To Em Bogus

Whoever Did It To Em Bogus

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#30

1970s Barbershop Haircutting Guide

1970s Barbershop Haircutting Guide

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Just Give Me The Most Jacked Up Karen Look Possible

Just Give Me The Most Jacked Up Karen Look Possible

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#34

The Back View Of Elon Musk's New Haircut Is Even Worse

The Back View Of Elon Musk's New Haircut Is Even Worse

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#35

Younger Putin Has His S**t F**ked Up: Not Much Changing Over The Years

Younger Putin Has His S**t F**ked Up: Not Much Changing Over The Years

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Toothbrush

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

Men looking like peacocks strutting in front of ladies not allowed to show their hair....................just saying.

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Does This Count?

Does This Count?

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F I ? R C ?

F I ? R C ?

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Fresh Cut Spotted On Bbc Sunday Morning

Fresh Cut Spotted On Bbc Sunday Morning

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

Man was in a hurry to get to BBC studios, didn't have time to finish shaving his head.

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Watched Blade 2 Last Night And Saw Ron Perlman Rocking This Insane Wrap Around Goatee

Watched Blade 2 Last Night And Saw Ron Perlman Rocking This Insane Wrap Around Goatee

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#44

This Lady On An Hbo Documentary I Was Watching

This Lady On An Hbo Documentary I Was Watching

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

Yes, it's a fat-shaming church. The crazier she got, the higher her hair!!

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#45

Found A Hairstyles Book From 1998 At The Thrift Store

Found A Hairstyles Book From 1998 At The Thrift Store

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Dj Khaled Legit Looks Like A Completely Hairless Dude In Costume On His Way To A 70s-Themed Halloween Party

Dj Khaled Legit Looks Like A Completely Hairless Dude In Costume On His Way To A 70s-Themed Halloween Party

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#47

This Vertical Half-Bald Cut

This Vertical Half-Bald Cut

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#48

Dude Really Picked This Haircut To Promote On Instagram

Dude Really Picked This Haircut To Promote On Instagram

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#49

Googled “Mullet Black Man” And This Came Up, What Is This ?

Googled “Mullet Black Man” And This Came Up, What Is This ?

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Maisie Williams At The Met Gala 2022

Maisie Williams At The Met Gala 2022

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

Thats a Betty Boop reference and the Met is supposed to be over the top. So this is great.

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